A THIRD of households in the Fermanagh and Omagh District are living in poverty, according to the latest figures from the Department for Communities. The extent of the issue was outlined at the launch of the local council’s Anti-Poverty Strategy, unveiled during a special event at the Strule Arts Centre last Thursday. The strategy aims […]
Rise in drugs seizures in Fermanagh and Omagh
THE number of drug seizures in the Fermanagh and Omagh District area has risen to almost two per day during the past year. New figures released by the Policing and Community Safety Partnership have revealed that cannabis and cocaine are now the main drugs being seized locally. A total of 75 seizures of cocaine took place […]
Sadness at passing of Trillick GAA star
Joe McGrade was vice-principal of St Mary’s in Irvinestown for many years and was a celebrated footballer.