FERMANAGH has long been famous for its friendliness, and now the county town has been officially named the most welcoming place in the UK. A major survey by online travel giants Booking.com has revealed not only is the UK one of the best countries in the world for customer service, but also that Enniskillen is […]
Covid forces Lourdes pilgrimage cancellation for a second year
FOR THE second year in a row, Covid has forced the annual Fermanagh pilgrimage to Lourdes. It’s been an annual feature of the life in the local diocese for the past 50 years, however the Diocese of Clogher Pilgrimage to Lourdes, which was due to take place from July 5-11, has decided not to go […]
Tyre business forced to close doors during security alert
A SECURITY operation in the Wattlebridge area has ended after a device along with live ammunition was found at a bus shelter and declared a hoax by police. Last Tuesday motorists were asked to use alternative routes after PSNI and Gardai closed the Wattlebridge Road and Cavan Road in a cross border investigation. Speaking on […]
Stark warning to those who don’t believe Covid is real
A Western Trust worker from Enniskillen has sent out a stark warning to the public, claiming that actions towards medical advice and restrictions will determine how health professionals overcome the ongoing pressures of Covid. Cathy Magowan is the carers co-ordinator for the Trust and based in community social services. Ms Magowan provides support to unpaid […]
Emer’s ‘Dry January’ will boost funds for Aisling Centre
‘BETTER days are to come’, for anyone suffering with mental health, according to Emer Jones from Enniskillen, who has taken on the ‘Dry January’ challenge to raise vital funds for the Aisling Centre. “In October I lost my sister Erne to suicide, it has been a very difficult time for me and my family,” explained […]
Drugs and Covid fears at ILLEGAL party house
Enniskillen have resulted in several suspected drug overdoses, numerous police call outs, and a number of alleged Covid breaches in the past three weeks alone. That’s according to police giving evidence against two local young people accused of breaching Covid-19 restrictions at the house in Kilmacormick last week, where police claim anti-social behaviour has been […]
Appeal to dog owners after Necarne attack
FERMANAGH woman has appealed for dog owners to make sure their pets are on a lead at all times after her boyfriend was badly injured after being attacked by a dog at Necarne at the weekend. Local Facebook user Lauren Emma posted the warning online after the terrifying incident at the Irvinestown estate on Saturday […]
Drone footage shows Devenish College building taking shape
DRONE footage of the new school build for Devenish College has been released. The flyover footage shows the progression of steel construction and building work at the Tempo Road site as the new build starts to take shape. As work continues on the site a spokesman said, “The project is continuing to make excellent progress […]
Disgraceful flytipping ruining local scenic spots
FLYTIPPING at one of Fermanagh’s scenic spots has been blasted as “disgraceful” by a local councillor. SDLP’s John Coyle was made aware of rubbish dumped at Keenaghan this month and took it upon himself to tidy the area up. Speaking about the incident he said, “It’s a disgrace that in this day and age people […]
Almost half of patients are waiting more than a year for appointments
WAITING times for health appointments and procedures have grown since the start of the pandemic, but the Health Minister has warned patients should expect to wait even longer as the crisis drags on. The stark reality of the impact Covid-19 has been having on our health service has been officially laid bare in the Department […]