Sea Sessions, held in Bundoran attracts crowds of festival goers from both north and south of the border each year.
Teachers in line for pay rise
TEACHERS here have given their support to a pay deal to bring an end to a lengthy dispute over salary and workloads. The pay rise of 4.25 percent is to be backdated over a period of two years. The increase to teachers pay was announced yesterday (Tuesday) following a meeting of the Teachers’ Negotiating Committee […]
Why are food prices climbing while farmers get less pay
WITH feed prices rising and milk and beef prices tumbling, farmers here are experiencing the first hand impact of Covid-19. Members of the farming community have shared concerns about the origin of meat appearing on the shelves of supermarkets at a time when fields here are full of spring lamb and winter beef, ready to […]
Potholes growing problem on our roads
A SIZEABLE pothole has created problems for drivers travelling around the Knocks area. For weeks now the Coalhill Road outside Brookeborough has been closed with drivers having to take alternate routes. Local councillor Sheamus Greene said he had brought the issue to the attention of the Department of Infrastructure, the agency with responsibility for the […]
Home cooking back in fashion!
AS FERMANAGH residents spend more time at home both young and old are reigniting a love for cooking and baking. Telling of the baking craze are shop shelves with sparse baking supplies available, and in some instances, a limited number of items permitted per customer. Award winning Fermanagh baker Annika Latimer said now that people […]
SWAH show of solidarity
FRONTLINE workers gathered outside the Emergency Department at SWAH on Thursday evening as a lone piper played Over the Rainbow in a bid to illustrate hope that as a community we will overcome Covid-19. The poignant event was organised by Jill Weir, Unison Branch Secretary. Explaining the motivation for organising the event she said, “This […]
Nathan adds his voice to ‘stay safe’ campaign
‘Stay at home, stay alive’ is the message musicians have shared with Fermanagh residents this week.
Covid nurse makes plea to play our part
A NURSE working at the South West Acute Hospital’s Covid-19 ward has appealed to residents to play their part in the battle against the invisible killer virus. Norma Bogle deputy sister of Ward 1 at the hospital on Thursday last, shared the following message. “We have been preparing for some time now to deal with […]
Enniskillen mart goes online
LIFE on the farm goes on under lockdown with spring bringing the birth of lambs and calves as the cycle of another year begins. On Thursday last Enniskillen Ulster Farmers Mart held its first online sale. Over 200 buyers registered with thousands of bids recorded as the sale got underway. Commenting on the sale James […]
Police issue fresh advice on daily exercise
SOME have voiced confusion locally about what you can and can’t do when it comes to one form of daily exercise. In a bid to clear this up assistant chief constable Alan Todd provided an overview of how police are dealing with those they come across exercising. “You should only be leaving home for a […]