“We need to show voters that we’re a voice for positive change,” insists SDLP local Councillor, Paul Blake. Cllr Blake was speaking after the recent SDLP conference in Derry which was held in the spectre of a disappointing showing in the opinion polls. The latest one, conducted by The Irish News-Institute of Irish Studies-University of Liverpool, […]
Tributes to much loved Enniskillen woman Mena Blake
“She always put the needs of others before herself. Even during her illness she never complained and just got on with it.”
Fears SWAH may be downgraded
THERE are fears the South West Acute Hospital (SWAH) could be downgraded to a “glorified clinic” after the Western Trust warned the hospital’s ever-shrinking acute surgery workforce was approaching unsafe levels. It had been expected that the acute surgery service, also known as emergency surgery, would be withdrawn this week, which would result in Fermanagh […]
Fermanagh publicans have fingers crossed at third time
Last week the Executive announced that September 21 would be the new date for pubs that do not serve food to re-open.
Close town streets to help pubs get back on their feet
HERE have to go continental and begin embracing an outdoor pub culture. While the Fermanagh weather may not be as suited to the al fresco experience as in mainland Europe, with bars and restaurants recently reopening with much smaller capacity due to social distancing requirements, and many unable to reopen yet at all, the idea […]
Calls for action as traffic grinds to stand still
AN URGENT review is needed of Enniskillen’s traffic system, with the town already in gridlock even before the Christmas rush begins in earnest. That was the call from one of the town’s councillors, in the wake of ever growing congestion. For the last couple of weeks in November, and more so now that December is […]
New coffee shops are springing up all over town
A NUMBER of new cafes have opened their doors in Enniskillen. The cafes scattered throughout the towns streets each provide a varied food offering. Most recently the Bees Knees and Folk Espresso and Boulangerie cafes have added to the offering available in Enniskillen. Ruby’s cafe, previously situated above Eason has also moved into new premises […]
Brazen burglars raid four houses in same street
RESIDENTS OF an Enniskillen housing development have been left shocked and frightened after brazen burglars broke into four homes in the one street in the space of a few hours on Saturday evening. The thieves, who stole a wide range of valubles from the homes including sentimental jewellery and the homeowners’ medication, struck at The […]
New state of the art college campus
THE new South West College is taking shape as work gets underway on the new building’s interior. The building, on the site of the old Erne Hospital sweeps around the waterfront and will secure the future of education in Fermanagh for another 50 years. Speaking about the new build a spokesman for the college said, […]
On the road to no where… are we stuck with gridlock?
Traffic in Enniskillen continues to be a topic of much debate, with drivers now familiar with sitting in lengthy queues as a frequent part of their daily commute. One motorist spoke of taking an hour to go from one side of Enniskillen to the other. Another spoke of sitting in traffic for almost 15 minutes […]