HEALTH officials have urged the public to stay at home if they develop Covid-19 or flu-like symptoms over the Christmas period. Fermanagh people have been warned to be extremely cautious while out and about shopping, commuting, and socialising this Christmas after a huge spike in Covid and flu cases this month. Mask-wearing on public transport, in shops, […]
Bird flu zones lifted but caution advised
THE bird flu restriction zones in Fermanagh has been lifted but farmers are being warned there is still no room for complacency. Restrictions were brought in last November after the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (H5N1) strain was confirmed at commercial turkey holdings near the border with Co. Monaghan. A similar lifting of restrictions has also […]
Warning over sales scammers
WITH the January sales already underway online, police have issued a safety warning to shoppers to be aware of scammers. In the run up to the festive season Fermanagh police had warned the community to be wary of fraudsters who were out to take advantage of shoppers both in stores and online. The force has […]
Festive boost for county businesses
IT WAS a tough year, particularly for local businesses, but 2022 ended with a buzz in Fermanagh’s county town, with traders enjoying a festive boost to sales. Things are looking positive for the new year ahead, too, with a number of businesses seeking to open new premises in Enniskillen town centre, showing how even in the […]
Enniskillen Food Bank witnesses true Christmas spirit
“The Fermanagh people have stepped up more than I could have ever imagined.”
Remembering the Belturbet bomb
Today, the people of Belturbet gathered at noon at the memorial statue of Geraldine and Paddy in the centre of town.
Tributes to Fermanagh woman killed in Canada shooting
Lorraine Manock, 71, was shot dead along with her 75-year-old husband Russell and three others at an apartment block in the city of Vaughan.
‘Young Kennedy’ urged to embrace Fermanagh connection
“I don’t think anything can stop young Kennedy being the President, please God.”
Lighting issues at Broadmeadow raise safety concerns
“The state of the lighting around the Broadmeadow has become a public safety issue.”
‘The sky’s the limit’ for the Paddies
In order to cope with the demand of playing music and performing full-time, the Fermanagh icons have given up their day jobs.