Arrival of 5G broadband leaving the county behind


THE FANFARE surrounding the launch of the 5G network in Belfast last week has been branded “an insult to rural businesses and communities” here in Fermanagh, where many are struggling to reach even basic broadband speeds.  With last week’s launch of the super-fast mobile service, the ‘fifth generation’ of mobile internet technology, the North has […]

Graduation joy for CAFRE student after road crash


THE road to recovery from a brain injury has been one with many twists and turns for Enniskillen student Aoibheann Magee.  In March 2016, just weeks away from completing the final stages of a degree at CAFRE Enniskillen, Aoibheann was involved in a life changing road traffic accident while on placement in Kildare. “I was […]

MLAs

‘Out-of-work’ MLAs ‘can’t justify travel expenses’


FERMANAGH’S MLAs must show exactly what they are doing to help the county and exactly what value local people are getting for the money they are paying them. That’s the view of former Stormont official and local debt advisor Kevin Lawrenson, who said people had been outraged by news the five Fermanagh South Tyrone MLAs […]

SF first-timer is selected for top post at Town Hall


NEWLY elected Fermanagh and Omagh District Council chairwoman, Siobhan Currie says she is looking forward to tackling challenges that lie ahead in the coming year. Cllr Currie secured a council seat after running for the first time this year. The Erne North Councillor was selected as chairwoman for the year ahead at the council AGM […]

Fracking company accused of stepping up charm offensive


PLANS to start fracking in Fermanagh appear to have moved up a gear, with the gas company behind the controversy significantly increasing its online presence. Tamboran Resources Ltd have began a social media campaign, tweeting under the handle ‘@FermanaghGas’. The account outlines what they say are the benefits of gas exploration in Fermanagh, a practice […]

Spurs fans making do with home comforts


LIFELONG Spurs supporter Sammy Shaw is gutted he can’t get to Madrid to watch his side play in their first Chamions League final. Ballinamallard man Sammy Shaw admits it’s too costly to travel there and get a ticket. “It’s the biggest game in the club’s history, but it has just been priced out of most […]