A FERMANAGH driving instructor believes it’s ‘a miracle’ that there hasn’t been ‘a major accident’ in Enniskillen due to the faded road markings. Through the town, there is an increasing issue with the ‘yellow boxes’, with the lines marking out the junction box appearing so faint that it is nearly impossible to distinguish on the road […]
Pick of the St Patrick’s Day events around Fermanagh
There’s no shortage of events and activities taking place around the county this weekend.
Fermanagh on verge of serious childcare crisis
A CHILDCARE business owner in Fermanagh has called for urgent support to help the struggling sector, which she says is in crisis. Clare Maguire owns Burrendale Day Nursery in Enniskillen and revealed the desperate state of the local industry. “My light and heating costs have gone up from £9,000 to £25,000 in one year. My […]
Enniskillen Workhouse re-opens after £2.3m revamp
THE OFFICIAL opening of the new-look Enniskillen Workhouse was seen as a hugely important moment for the community last week. The doors opened up following a £2.3million investment from the National Lottery to restore the building into a museum showcasing the history and works of the building over the years dating back from when it […]
Local house prices going up despite interest rate rise
THE average house price in Northern Ireland has grown by 5.7 per cent to reach an average of £185,009 despite a rise in interest rates, a new report has revealed. That left the North with the strongest annual growth of 12 UK regions, according to research from lender Halifax. Across the UK as a whole, annual house […]
UPDATE: Money taken after ATM broken into in Tempo
The incident comes after two attempted thefts at other ATMs in Derrylin and Irvinestown in recent days.
Drive to get mass letter sent to Department of Health
A LETTER intended to be circulated amongst the public in order to send a resounding message to the Department of Health (DoH) has been brought out by the Save Our Acute Services (SOAS) group. Launched at the group’s public meeting at Fermanagh House this week, SOAS hope to have 10,000 copies signed and sent to […]
Police attend damaged ATM in Tempo
Enquiries are continuing into how the damage was caused, with the incident coming days after two attempted ATM thefts elsewhere in the county.
Call to ditch Western Trust for a new one
THERE have been renewed calls to replace the Western Trust with a new one that is focused on Fermanagh. Robert Patton, speaking at a Save Our Acute Services (SOAS) meeting at Fermanagh House earlier this week made the proposal to a packed audience as part of the group’s five-point plan for the South West Acute […]
Attempted ATM theft at Derrylin
DETECTIVES are investigating the attempted theft of an ATM in Derrylin. The rear door to the machine at premises on Main Street was prised open and entry gained. Enquiries are at an early stage however detectives are keen to hear from witnesses or anyone who may have captured dashcam or other footage in the area […]