People are still worried about the impact it has been having on community relations, political stability, and North/South cooperation.
New proposals would see Fermanagh South Tyrone include parts of Armagh!
PROPOSED changes to the local electoral boundary area could soon see the constituency of Fermanagh and South Tyrone taking in parts of Armagh. Last week the Boundary Commission for Northern Ireland published its plans for the 2023 Review of Parliamentary Constituency Boundaries. These proposals will see around 20 local government wards moved, and over 50 that […]
Sweet new addition to Asda Enniskillen
The opening of Taboo Donuts at the Enniskillen store is the first of its kind at any Asda in the North.
Department reveals new lead as local frustration grows over a lack of answers on Kesh fish kill
THE NI Environment Agency (NIEA) has revealed it is currently investigating a new lead in its investigation into the pollution incident at the Glendarragh River in Kesh last month, which resulted in the death of almost 2,000 native fish. A socially-distanced community meeting was held on Wednesday night at the Kesh Community Centre that was […]
Having fun while helping children this Halloween
FERMANAGH families are being urged to come out and have some frightful fun this Halloween, all in support of the NSPCC and its work protecting local children. Organised by the Enniskillen branch of the national charity, the Spooky Halloween Treasure Hunt will take place on Saturday, October 30. Starting at the Lakeland Forum, the mystery adventure […]
Get your jabs! Local pharmacies help with flu vaccine roll out
ANYONE who is eligible to get the flu vaccine is urged to take it up this year to help ease the pressure on the local health system. And with local pharmacies now giving out the jab, it’s easier than ever. With Covid still very much circulating in the community, and warnings over the dangers of […]
Suspected cannabis factory discovered in Ederney
Suspected cannabis plants worth an estimated £600,000 were found by police investigating reports of a possible fuel laundering plant in the village.
Slight drop in local Covid figures but hospital admissions are rising
THE NUMBER of positive Covid cases in Fermanagh has fallen slightly this week, however the number of patients being treated for the virus at the SWAH is continuing to climb again. This week there were a total of 577 Covid cases in the wider Fermanagh and Omagh council area, down from 637 last week. Once again, the […]
UNESCO judges to visit Geopark
IT’S A big week for the Cuilcagh Lakelands Geopark, with judges from UNESCO in town to hopefully complete a re-validation process. Formerly known as the Marble Arch UNESCO Global Geopark, and rebranded in July this year, the newly named Cuilcagh Lakelands straddles the Fermanagh-Cavan border and was the first cross-border geopark in the world to […]
Local households and drivers in for bumpy winter of volatile fuel prices
FERMANAGH household are in for “a bumpy six months ahead” when it comes to the cost of home heating oil and motor fuel, as the global energy crisis starts to hit home. This week fuel prices hit their highest levels since 2012, close to a record high, as the soaring cost of gas across the globe has a […]