Blue skies and sunshine – the perfect day for a picnic in the park! A big crowd of young and old enjoyed a day of fun and games in Forthill Park on Easter Monday. The ‘Picnic in the Park’ event, which is organised by Fermanagh and Omagh District Council, included an exciting Easter egg trail […]
£17 million spent on Locum staff
Over £17 million was spent on agency and locum doctors across hospitals and community services in 2017/18 as dependency on locums increases. The Western Trust spent £17.3m to fill vacancies in the health service due to the Trust’s ‘challenges recruiting medical staff due to its geographical location.’ Locums are doctors and medical staff who provide […]
Boost for Monea as Post Office set to re-open
The Post Office in Monea is set to re-open next week. The rural Post Office at The Reade Hall, Monea closed temporarily in March 2018 following the resignation of the postmaster and the withdrawal of the premises for Post Office use. The service will be back in action from Monday April 29th at 10am, and […]
Enniskillen to host major food market!
Enniskillen’s food lovers are in for a treat as a three day food market offering world wide cuisine is coming to town. Market Place, the company responsible for organising the famous Belfast Christmas Market is bringing an award-winning Continental Market to Enniskillen this May, and will be a must visit for food lovers. And the […]
Crowd turns out to pay tribute to murdered journalist
Over 100 people came together in Enniskillen to attend a vigil in memory of murdered journalist Lyra McKee. Lyra McKee, 29, was killed when she was shot in the head during rioting in the Creggan area of Derry last Thursday, and her funeral will take place today (Wednesday) at St Anne’s Cathedral in Belfast. The […]
Large fire on mountain outside Tempo
The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service is currently at the scene of a large fire outside Tempo. It is understood that fire appliances from Clogher attended the scene but were unable to gain access to the fire due to the location. The area, known as Murley or Clabby Mountain is outside Tempo, heading towards […]
Warning of drug-users at Lough Erne beauty spot
YOUNG people have been warned against spoiling a local beauty spot with anti-social behaviour. Muckross Bay near Kesh is reportedly being used as a site for anti social behaviour and drug taking. The site on the edge of Lough Erne has become increasingly popular with young people who gather in the area and carry out […]
Plenty to keep the children entertained over Easter!
WITH the sun predicted to shine on Fermanagh over the Easter weekend, its the perfect excuse to enjoy some of the planned activities throughout the county. On Saturday April 20th, Easter themed events including an Easter egg hunt, face painters, crafts and the Easter bunny are taking place from noon to 4pm in Enniskillen. The […]
MAIN ROAD TO CLOSE FOR FOUR MONTHS
Motorists in the east of Fermanagh face months of traffic chaos as the main Lisnaskea to Maguiresbridge road is set to close for an extended period from the end of April. The road, which is used daily by thousands of commuters who travel from Lisnaskea, Newtownbutler, Roslea and Donagh to Enniskillen for work, will be […]
No objections to end of village phonebox
THE Community Group in Garrison have asked to adopt the telephone kiosk on the Main Street of the village. In other areas throughout the North, phone boxes have been creatively transformed into libraries and flower planters to enhance the aesthetics of the village. However, the nearest alternative kiosk is at Doagh Road Junction Glennasheevar Road, […]