Fermanagh is bracing itself for a health and public sector walkout which is expected to disrupt a raft of services this Friday.
Twice the limit ‘after one pint’
A 46-year-old Lisnaskea man who crashed into a fence was double the legal drink driving limit after consuming alcohol on an “empty stomach” has been banned from driving.
Belnaleck gaels get on their bike to target every club in the country
A LOCAL gaelic football club is to cycle to every GAA club in Ireland in 48 hours – in a bid to raise €160,000 for a new pitch.
A WEEK IN NEWS: 5 stories you may have missed
Here are five news stories from Fermanagh that you may have missed this week:
Enniskillen mother tells of her heartache at son’s suicide
AN ENNISKILLEN mother bereaved by suicide a year ago this month is to have a letter written to her late son published in a book.
Dead bird find is serious setback to plans to restore eagle to Ireland
A RARE White-tailed Sea Eagle, originally from Norway, has been found dead in Fermanagh, after migrating from Kerry last summer.
Death of leading figure in Fermanagh GAA
THE death took place, following a short illness, at his home in Irvinestown early on Tuesday morning of one of the ‘greats’ in Fermanagh GAA administration, Malachy Mahon.
Date is set for health workers’ strike action
THE LARGEST health union here has voted for strike action – with a date set, March 13, for a strike and rally locally in the centre of Enniskillen.
Ghost estates ‘solution to shortage of social housing’
AS 1,800 homes lie empty across Fermanagh today, up to 770 families still remain on the waiting list for social housing, plunging the county into what one MLA described as a “housing crisis”.
Just one change as Fermanagh prepare to face Armagh
Pete McGrath has made only one change to his side as he prepares for the clash of the NFL division three table toppers in the Athletic Grounds this Saturday.