A MAP showing the population fall across Ireland during the years of the Great Famine, which has been widely shared on social media recently, highlights how Fermanagh was one of the worst affected areas in Ulster. The map, which appears to have been originally posted by roads expert Wesley Johnston and later on Wikipedia before going […]
Minister denies Fermanagh ambulance claims
Minister Nesbitt reaffirmed his commitment to the recommendations in the recent RQIA report on the SWAH.
Follow the yellow brick road to Irvinestown
There will be a ‘wicked’ fantasy theme to the annual annual Lady of the Lake celebrations return to the Fermanagh town this July.
Fermanagh patients ‘held to ransom’ over ambulances
It is estimated a much-needed extra ambulance in the Fermanagh area would cost in the region of £2 million per year.
Green light for Enniksillen aeropark plans
It is hoped the unqiue tourist offering will being high-spending visitors to Fermanagh.
Home Bargains applies to have planning condition relaxed
IN THE latest installment of the planning saga that is the Lakelands Retail Park, Council officials have backed an application to relax the strict delivery conditions for one of the site’s big name brands. Home Bargains is one of several major retailers due to take up residence at the new development at the site of […]
Delay to long awaited school park-and-ride near Roslea
THERE has been a delay to the work on the long-awaited potentially life saving park-and-ride near Roslea, but hopes are high it will be finished in time for the new school year. The new facility at Dernawilt Junction will provide a designated area for cars and buses to safely pick up and drop off school […]
Positive SWAH inspection report welcomed
A RECENT surprise inspection of the critical care unit (CCU) at the SWAH found no formal areas for improvement. The Regulation and Quality Improvement Authority’s (RQIA) carried out the unannounced inspection at the Enniskillen hospital in March this year. The inspection focused on five key themes – infection prevention control and environmental safety; procedure for obtaining […]
Extended café opening hours in Enniskillen ‘not viable’
Many Enniskillen residents have been querying why most local cafés don’t stay open past the afternoon.
Fermanagh sports funding branded ‘disgusting’
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THE level of central funding granted to local sports clubs and community organisations has been branded “disgusting” and “a continuation of the neglect of Fermanagh.” Over the past three years Sports NI has allocated a total of 3.25 percent of funding to the Fermanagh and Omagh area. The lowest allocation was this year, with 1.3 percent in 2024/25, […]