FRUSTRATED Fermanagh residents have been left incensed after their brown food waste bins were left uncollected for the past few weeks. As part of the weekly rounds, Fermanagh and Omagh District Council confirmed that brown bins had not been collected in the Shore Road, Churchill, Derrygonnelly and Garrison areas. The Council also reported that food waste bins […]
Fermanagh pays tribute to inspiration’ Martina McMahon
THE Fermanagh community has been left deeply saddened following the death of Martina McMahon who was described as ‘one of a kind’. Formerly of Mullaghconnolly in Roslea, Ms McMahon passed away peacefully at the South West Acute Hospital in Enniskillen on Saturday [May 18]. Ms McMahon’s death has promoted an outpouring of grief across Fermanagh, […]
Get registered for 2024 election at new voting kiosks
Register to vote kiosks have been added to leisure facilities in the Fermanagh and Omagh District Council area. The kiosks will provide accessible ways for people to register to vote. Chair of Fermanagh and Omagh Council, Thomas O’Reilly revealed today, “I am pleased that we have two Electoral Office NI Kiosks in the FODC area […]
BREAKING: Arson attack at house in Fermanagh
THE Police Service of Northern Ireland is appealing for information following an arson attack on a property in Enniskillen last night (Thursday). “Shortly before 8.15pm police received a report of a fire at a flat in the Derrin Park area of Enniskillen,” said Detective Sargent Murphy in a statement. “Officers along with colleagues from the […]
‘Shame’ as Fermanagh market closes
THE Enniskillen Community Market is coming to an end. The market has to close its doors after its final market on 1st June due to the venue being no longer available. Over the past year the market has helped local businesses start their journey, such as Fallguy Records and Lough Erne Vintage who now have their […]
Fermanagh pair charged with assaulting woman
TWO people have appeared in court in relation to an alleged assault on a woman last month. Jordan Deery (22) from Derrin Road and Shauna Simpson (39) from Drumbeg both in Enniskillen are jointly accused of causing actual bodily harm on April 27. Deery is further accused of a second assault on the woman and damaging […]
Fermanagh junior doctors’ strike to cause disruption
FERMANAGH patients have been warned that the health service will experience widespread disruption this week due to the two-day junior doctors’ strike. Junior doctors in Northern Ireland are staging the industrial action after pay talks with the Department of Health broke down earlier this year. The strike action will take place from 7am today (Wednesday) to 7am on Friday. […]
Fermanagh band takes to the stage in Enniskillen
ONE of Fermanagh’s top up and coming bands recently showcased their talents at a packed out Pat’s Bar in Enniskillen. Originally from the Knocks area of Fermanagh, the five-member family band called ‘Tully’ is making massive strides in the local music scene and they recently sold-out one of the town’s top pubs. ‘Tully’ is made […]
Fermanagh’s Arlene Foster in line for new job
THE British government has refused to reveal the appointment process after it was reported earlier this week that former first minister Baroness Arlene Foster was appointed chair of Intertrade UK. Concerns were raised about how Intertrade UK appointments are made, but the process that led to Ms Foster’s appointment to the trade body remains under wraps. […]
Fermanagh motorists fury at faded road markings
CORRESPONDENCE from the Department of Infrastructure on faded road markings which essentially urged motorists to be vigilant has left councillors demanding to know how it’s possible to look for something that’s invisible from neglect. One councillor described a mini-roundabout in his constituency as a “free-for-all” as it no longer has markings whatsoever. Previously, the Council […]