BISHOP of Clogher, Larry Duffy, has drawn attention from An Taoiseach Micheál Martin and the UK government’s Minister for Northern Ireland, Brandon Lewis on two separate clerical matters. Bishop Duffy has joined two other bishops in dioceses south of the border, who have stated they are preparing to hold communions and confirmations in their parishes […]
Plans to close Post office accounts continue
POST OFFICE customers in receipt of benefits are being advised to open bank accounts “as soon as possible” as Department for Communities plans to stop making the payments to Post Office card accounts continue. The plans are being criticised locally, especially since the county has seen several bank branches closed here in recent months. Independednt […]
Dog patrols continue in bid to tackle stinky problem
Dog owners are being reminded that if they do not pick up after their pets they will be fined.
Farmer appeals for patience on the roads
Cllr John Coyle is a small farmer, and has urged motorists to be patient with farmers in fine weather.
Beach bummer for unfortunate car owners
As always at this time of year, a few brave souls parked their cars too close to the water’s edge.
Broadband scheme welcomed, but not all in line for improvement
WITH many already finding they’re not on the list, householders and business owners across Fermanagh are being urged to check if they are in line for a workable broadband connection. As part of the ongoing Project Stratum broadband improvement scheme the local Council is urging locals to check if they are eligible for an upgrade […]
Department stops short of critical answers on retail park ‘holding direction’
THE Department for Infrastructure has provided some detail around the decision to issue a ‘holding direction’ to Fermanagh and Omagh District Council after its Planning Committee approved development for the proposed Lakelands Retail Park in Enniskillen. However, other relevant Press enquiries, including who brought the issue to the attention of the Department, were instead deemed […]
Community stunned by death of much loved Peter Jones
THE EXTREMELY high regard Boho man Peter Jones was held in was evident from the hundreds who lined the streets of his native village to bid him a sad farewell at the weekend. The communities of Boho and Derrygonnelly and well beyond were left stunned last week after news of Peter’s tragic death on Lough […]
Western Trust to close Lakeland Forum mass vaccination clinic at end of the month
THERE have been plenty of developments on the vaccine front this week, but top of the news is that the Western Trust is to close its mass vaccination centre at the Lakeland Forum at the end of the month. With over one million people across the North now fully vaccinated, this week Health Minister Robin […]
