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 […]
Call for urgent action to repair local beauty spot
Calls for Council and the Forestry Service to work together to repair the approach to the stunning Jenkin Lake.
Dara continues to conquer the world
Latest book from the former ‘Young Fermanagh Naturalist’ blogger, has been described as “a nature walk.”
Support group for families of road victims
“You are never going to get over it, but they can help you get through it.”
Enniskillen’s public realm works resume
AFTER a break for the bank holiday last week, the £5 million Enniskillen Public Realm works have resumed at two ends of the town. On Monday this week, following extensive work on East Bridge Street, work began on the footpath outside the Clinton Centre. These works will now continue down Belmore Street, on the same […]
Warning to pet owners as temperatures soar
WITH THE hot weather due to continue there have been urgent warnings to pet owners to keep their animals safe in the heat, and to avoid a repeat of the heartbreaking scenes in Enniskillen a few years ago. Exactly two years ago this week, in July 2019, a husky puppy passed away after being left […]