THERE’S no place like home, and this was confirmed after a new study found Fermanagh to be the ‘happiest place to live’ in the North. Gold payment platform Glint carried out extensive research on the best and worst places to buy a house in the UK. Data was collected on average salary, average house price, […]
Nurses’ strike goes ahead with other unions to follow
NURSES in the North have voted to strike over pay with thousands more NHS workers being balloted for strike action this week. The walkout, expected to start by the end of the year, will involve Royal College of Nursing (RCN) members in hospitals and community teams, but emergency care will still be staffed. NHS workers in roles […]
Why Fermanagh house sellers don’t need to panic
“The forecast in Fermanagh isn’t as negative as it’s being portrayed in the UK. We’re actually getting some normality back into the local market.”
Nurses to strike for more pay before Christmas
When the strikes take place, they will affect non-urgent but not emergency care.
Tributes to much loved Enniskillen woman Mena Blake
“She always put the needs of others before herself. Even during her illness she never complained and just got on with it.”
Which soccer clubs add the most value to the community?
A NEW study, conducted by the Irish FA in collaboration with UEFA, has shown the real value that two soccer clubs have brought to their community in Fermanagh. The Irish FA has been working with football clubs at all levels across Northern Ireland to demonstrate their value within their communities. Its Social Return on Investment […]
Coroner’s ruling gives Donohoe campaign ‘hope’
THE news that Coroner Joe McCrisken has ruled that an inquest into the death of Belfast schoolboy Noah Donohoe should be held with a jury has given the campaign ‘hope’ a local politician said. Noah (14) was found dead in a storm drain in Belfast in June, 2020 six days after he went missing as […]
Befriending Week helps people stay connected
STAYING connected is important now more than ever as the winter draws in and the cost of living crisis starts to bite. To highlight this Connect Fermanagh, the befriending telephone call charity covering the county, will have a Befriending Week from November 1-7 to highlight the work they do. It is an opportunity to celebrate and […]
Kathleen celebrates her 100th birthday in great style!
Kathleen’s secret to a long life is “plenty of hard work”
Game of Thrones filmmaker releases children’s book
A LOCAL filmmaker’s labour of love has finally come to fruition with the publication of her new children’s book and sustainable clothing line for kids. Ciara Tinney from Sydare formerly worked as an assistant director on the hit HBO fantasy drama Game Of Thrones. The married mother-of-three began writing her poem ‘Wildkind’ eight years ago after she […]