AN Enniskillen woman has raised concerns over the DVA’s decision to not offer tax exemptions to those with expired certificates. The individual, who did not want to be identified told this paper that she has been left with “no other option” but to SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) her vehicle at the end of the […]
Residents stranded after major flood destruction
BOHO residents have been left “outraged” once again, after Infrastructure Minister, Nichola Mallon, stated that costs for a flood alleviation scheme, proposed by the local public, would “far outweigh” any benefits for the area despite the latest scenes of destruction caused by Storm Franklin. Charlene Maguire who lives with her family on the Aghaherrish Road, […]
Enniskillen collection point for Ukraine aid collection
“Please, if you can help in any way this would be greatly appreciated.”
McBrien’s Newsagents continues to put Lisnaskea on the map!
IT’S been said that for a community to be whole and healthy, it must be based on people’s love and concern for each other, and that’s exactly the driving force behind McBrien’s Newsagents in Lisnaskea, and the essence of what it has offered its loyal and dedicated customers for almost 54 years. With a reputation […]
Trust stresses safety top priority as neonatal faces staffing strain
THE WESTERN Trust has once again moved to reassure the local public it is doing all it can to restore the neonatal service at SWAH, launching an international recruitment campaign and setting up a project board to tackle the issue. Speaking at a media briefing yesterday (Wednesday), Deirdre Mahon, director of women and children’s services at […]
Share Ice rink to return following huge success
AFTER almost 9,000 revellers enjoyed Fermanagh’s first ice rink this summer, with visitors coming from as far away as Cork, the Share Discovery Village is working to bring the attraction back again this year. While the popular Lisnaskea holiday and activity centre is busy preparing for a busy spring and summer season ahead, with an open […]
Fermanagh company taking the fight against Covid ‘to infinity and beyond’
A FERMANAGH company, which produces a revolutionary Covid-fighting disinfectant, said it is taking the fight against virus “to infinity and beyond.” Neville McElwaine, of McElwaine Technical Services (MTS) in Lisnaskea, was speaking after the company announce a major £150,000 investment which will makes its products, which include the highly popular disinfectant Optizan, fully complaint with new European regulations. Many products are […]
Motorists urged to keep checking MOT site for bookings
WITH the MOT backlog continuing, Fermanagh motorists are being urged to keep checking for cancellations, with the DVA confirming it will not be giving tax exemptions to those with expired certificates. Despite capacity being increased at all centres, local drivers are still facing delays of around four months on average when they attempt to book a test at […]
‘Our roads are like race tracks’
HUNDREDS of Belcoo residents have called for urgent action to help reduce speeding traffic in the village, where they say “the roads are like race tracks.” With fears growing someone may be seriously hurt of worse, last month a group of concerned locals launched a petition on change.org calling for traffic calming measures around St Columban’s […]
Women’s Aid enlisting dentists in fight against domestic abuse
FOLLOWING on from its successful training courses with other local professionals, Fermanagh Women’s Aid (FWA) is running a training session for dental surgeries this week. Any dentists in the area who have not yet signed up have been urged to get in touch and take part in the training, which takes place this Friday, February 28, and […]