The Education Authority has announced its sweeping cost saving measures for the year ahead due to a £300m shortfall in its budget. Among these cost saving measure will be a 50p increase in the price of a set school meal for paying pupils, ending some agency contracts and reducing overtime payments and implementing savings in […]
Fermanagh frustration as alcohol prices rise again
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At the majority of pubs and bars in Fermanagh, the price of a pint has risen by 50 pence to £5.50.
What will UK budget mean for Fermanagh?
ALL eyes will be on the UK Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, in the House of Commons next Wednesday when she reveals her much-anticipated and controversial budget. With financial experts reporting concerning figures, it’s expected that the Labour MP will use her budget statement on Wednesday (March 26) as an opportunity to try and […]
Cross-border roads – No wonder theirs are better!
While the budget for Fermanagh’s roads has been slashed in recent years, the money keeps coming for our neighbouring counties in the South.
Majority of Council budget directed towards Fermanagh
There is much more in the Council budget for Fermanagh than the Omagh end of the district.
Fermanagh & Omagh Council gets set to strike the rate
The Council will meet at the Grange in Omagh next Thursday to agree a budget and set the district rates for the year ahead.
Fermanagh farmers anger over inheritance tax charge
AS farmers continue to digest the inheritance tax announcement in last week’s budget, fears are growing for the entire future of the local industry. Indeed, many believe the introduction of a 20 per-cent tax on combined business and agricultural assets above £1million will spell the end of generational farming, particularly in rural parts of the North. Fermanagh and […]
Top award for Fermanagh business
A FERMANAGH distillery has said it “feels privileged” after it fought off competition from some of the world’s biggest distilleries to win a top award at a global ceremony in Cannes. The Boatyard Distillery was flying the Fermanagh flag at the prestigious ‘Global Drinks Intel ESG Awards’ in France when they claimed the ‘Sustainable Spirits Product of […]
Pop-up Ulster Bank hours will see pensioners suffer
ULSTER Bank’s mobile pop-up branch in Lisnaskea is only scheduled to be in the Fermanagh town for less than an hour each month. The move is sure to affect residents, particularly the elderly who do not use internet banking for their personal banking and finances. Lisnaskea residents were left outraged earlier this year when Ulster Bank, the last […]
Fermanagh shoppers ready for Christmas
NOW we’re in September, signs of Christmas are starting to appear in our shops, but is September too early to start your Christmas shopping? For many, especially parents, Christmas can be a hard time financially but planning ahead could make the holiday’s less burdensome. As well as Spar shops across the country starting their 12 […]