ENNISKILLEN town centre is set to assess how it can become more sustainable and eco-friendly in a bid to make the area more attractive to tourists and encourage more footfall in the high street. Enniskillen Business Improvement District is set to unveil a range of unique measures, with the collective aim of supporting businesses, which […]
Lisnaskea foodbank more in demand than ever
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The Pantry in Lisnaskea has found itself busier than it’s ever been since opening in 2013.
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.
Fermanagh rates hike to partly pay councillor wage rise
Fermanagh and Omagh District Council has factored £400k into its budget to cover a potential rise in councillors’ allowances.
New gambling measures welcomed
FAMILIES who have lost loved ones to gambling addictions have welcomed Stormont’s latest measures to curb the issue, as the cost-of-living crisis continues to have an impact. Sinn Féin recently passed a motion at Stormont, which would see greater support networks and an improvement to services made available for people living with gambling addictions locally. […]
Fermanagh rates bills expected to rise by 3%
Fermanagh and Omagh District Council will meet in Enniskillen to set the local district rate tomorrow night.
Poverty hits Fermanagh hard
FERMANAGH is grappling with a severe poverty crisis, with the district recording the highest rate of fuel poverty in Northern Ireland. New research reveals that 20 per-cent of the local population is living in relative poverty – three percent higher than the regional average – and rural areas are the hardest hit. At the launch […]
Help Enniskillen woman Sinead spread Christmas cheer
Sinead has launched a Go Fund Me to help Fermanagh families in need this Christmas.
Neven Maguire expects ‘tough time for restaurants’
BLACKLION chef Neven Maguire is anticipating “challenging times ahead” for the hospitality industry as many restaurants across the North are battling with the cost of living crisis. The owner of the MacNean House and Restaurant has been touring across Ireland, chatting to various chefs, as part of his upcoming ‘Neven’s Coastal Food Trails’ TV series. […]
Fermanagh parents unite to tackle crippling costs
With the new school year upon us, many Fermanagh families struggle with the rising cost of new school uniforms.