Almost £2 million for greenways, just not in Fermanagh!


IT’S been hailed as a “game changer” for the local tourism industry, and it’s been strongly supported by the Dublin government on its southern side, but once again the Enniskillen to Sligo greenway has been snubbed by Stormont. This week Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins announced £1.9 million in funding for “greenways and active travel projects” […]


Health regulator pays tribute to Fermanagh campaigners


THE HEALTH regulator has spoken out in praise for the work of Fermanagh campaigners, Save Our Acute Services (SOAS). Speaking at a recent meeting of the Stormont Health Committee, chief executive of Regulation and Quality Improvement Authority (RQIA) Briege Donaghy, said she was in regular contact with SOAS members. Ms Donaghy had been asked about the disappointment felt […]


New Lidl projected to turnover £12m in Enniskillen


THE massive turnover of Fermanagh’s biggest supermarkets has been revealed, with Asda alone turning over a whooping £40 million a year. The figures were disclosed in a report by Council planners, which recommends granting permission for a controversial new Lidl store in Enniskillen. In their report, the planners carried out an assessment on the health of the county’s […]


PSNI join Garda for ‘day of action’ on the border


THERE was plenty of activity on the Fermanagh border last week when the police services from North and South joined forces for a ‘day of action’. The pre-planned Joint Agency Task Force Day of Action by the PSNI and An Garda Síochána took place across the Fermanagh, Tyrone, Armagh and Down recently. It also involved other […]