Youth centre cuts could hurt society in the future


A YOUTH worker has warned that young people must have continued access to safe spaces as the threat of financial cuts to youth centres looms large. Concerns have grown over the possibility that Education Authority (EA)-funded youth centres could be financially hit to the point where staffing jobs and the services provided by the centres […]

Calls for Boho flooding solution


THERE are fears lives could be endangered if a long-term solution is not found to the Boho flooding saga, with residents regularly cut off from road access and having to wade through flooded fields. A multi-agency meeting was recently held in the area to discuss the ongoing problem, which has been ongoing for many years […]

Fermanagh public urged to have its say on rail review


THE PEOPLE of Fermanagh are being urged to make their voices heard on the future of the Irish railway network, with a current plan to overhaul the system creating a rare chance to bring trains back to the county. This week Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon and southern Transport Minister Eamon Ryan announced they were opening […]

Fermanagh workers should have ‘right to switch off’ from jobs


FERMANAGH workers should have “the right to swtich off” from their jobs, whether they are working at home or not. That’s the view of the local Council who last week backed a motion by Cllr Adam Gannon calling on the Economy Minister to rethink his refusal to introduce legislation allowing employees to disconnect from work, […]