Second father to be killed in chainsaw accident in recent months
Stormont cuts stir up trouble in council
A HEATED debate erupted in the council chamber between a Sinn Fein councillor and a former party member on the subject of cuts.
Health poll: Staffing levels, waiting lists, long journeys for hospital appointments among main issues
A LOCAL councillor has indicated that she ‘anticipated’ the result in the Fermanagh Herald’s poll on healthcare within the county.
Reprieve for Brollagh – but campaign leaders warn against complacency
Decision is welcome, but only first step, says Bernice Swift
Independent Swift ‘ecstatic’ to make election history
The people of Erne West have made history in being the only constituency to have elected an independent woman to the new super-council of Fermanagh and Omagh.
Fermanagh carers ‘not getting the credit they deserve’: councillor
THE pay and conditions for carers in the county is not good enough for the ‘indispensable’ role they play in the community.
Councillors weigh in behind takeover bid by ex-Quinn team
LOCAL councillors have added their support to the QBRC (Quinn Business Retention Company) bid to acquire the Aventas Group and will arrange a meeting with bondholders to try to facilitate the takeover. Speaking at last week’s monthly council meeting Independent councillor Bernice Swift expressed her support for the bid. “Without a doubt, the […]
Council support helps release of peace-activist
THE WORK of one local councillor has aided in the release from prison of human rights activist and playwright Margaretta D’Arcy.