MIXED reactions have arisen over refurbishment work currently being carried out at Enniskillen’s Buttermarket. The project, understood to take approximately 12 weeks will see a range of work take place, from paint work to upgrading toilet facilities. Local firm Jones Construction are working to deliver the face lift improvements at the site, which began with […]
‘Legal error to blame,’ Quinn bosses insist at hearing
A PUBLIC hearing in the fall of Quinn Insurance has opened in Dublin. The Central Bank inquiry is investigating whether directors of the now wound-up insurance firm, Liam McCaffrey and Kevin Lunney, contravened regulations that ensured procedures were sound and adequate. This centres on guarantees given by the insurance company’s subsidiaries. Both men deny failing […]
Put away the suncream, summers could be months away
THIS TIME last year Fermanagh was basking in record-breaking temperatures. This week the temperatures could again break records, but not in the way we would like, and predictions are summer will not arrive here until August. According to Peter O’Donnell at Irish Weather Online, temperatures will be around two degrees below average this week, it […]
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 […]
Call for fair petrol prices for drivers
There are calls for an independent ‘PumpWatch’ to be set up to make sure drivers are not being overcharged for their fuel.
Stormont campaigner steps up ‘back to work’ campaign
It is hoped that a peoples assembly will be held in Enniskillen next Thursday.
‘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 […]