DONAGH could be in line for a boost to its residential housing, that is if planners give the go ahead for 10 new houses. A planning application has been submitted for the development of new houses on the Moorlough Road close to the village. The applicant, Newpark Homes Ltd propose the development of a mix […]
Stronger sterling makes it a good time to head south!
IF you’re heading south or jetting off to the sun now is a good time to get good value on the euro. The recent surge in strength of Sterling has seen the currency rise close to its highest level against the Euro since the EU referendum over three years ago. The demand for Euro in […]
Room with a pew: from country church to deluxe home
A CHARMING OLD country church nestled in the heart of county Fermanagh is set for a modern make over. The old stone church building at Pubble is steeped in history. The roadside church located just about one mile outside the village of Tempo overlooks green fields, country roads and a historic graveyard believed to date […]
File in Lunney case ‘half height of solicitor’
A THREAT to directors at Quinn Industrial Holdings still remains according to gardai. It is understood directors of the Derrylin based firm recently met with Garda and were told that there was nothing to suggest that threat of an attack was reduced. Attacks on QIH have been going on for years, with somewhere in the […]
Dogs’ deaths at beach is linked to lethal poison
DOG walkers have been urged to exercise vigilance when out and about with their dogs. In Fermanagh and Donegal dog owners have raised concerns about alleged incidents where dogs were harmed while out walking in public places. In Enniskillen members of the public have urged dog owners to be wary of discarded waste including broken […]
Fermanagh folk still convinced by powers of ‘the cure’
WHATEVER ABOUT advances in medical knowledge – and the growing interest in alternative health care – there’s still a huge interest in the age-old traditional cures. And none more so than here in Fermanagh. From sore throats to warts, to dealing with chronic pain or stemming the loss of blood, it seems there are cures […]
Call for action after accident at ‘dangerous’ junction
THERE HAVE been fresh calls for safety measures on the main Enniskillen to Derrylin road after the latest accident at Macken Cross. POLICE are appealing for information following the latest road traffic accident near Macken Cross. A van ended up in a roadside verge after the collision and a Police spokesman explained, “It involved a […]
Shutting up shop…retail sector still struggling
THE struggles facing the High Street in Enniskililen are increasingly evident in Enniskillen with a worrying amount of shops and other business premises lying vacant with shutters down. Belmore Street alone, for example, has a total of ten vacant premises. Turn the corner to Forthill Street and there’s several more. A similar story unfolds along […]
Missed appointments costing Trust £1.5m
MISSED patient appointments cost the Western Trust £1.5 million last year. In 2019 over 9000 people did not attend their appointments. The missed appointments have resulted in a significant loss to the budget over the period. Now, the Trust has asked for greater co-operation in a bid to reduce non-attendance so “valuable resources and staff […]
Police rubbish claims lasers are blinding female driver
POLICE have quashed fears that drivers are being distracted by people using lasers. Earlier this week a social media post sparked widespread reaction and shock as claims were aired that a woman travelling from Enniskillen toward Omagh was ‘targeted’ by this type of activity. The original post was widely shared on social media with community […]