Fermanagh public warned over convincing scam


CALLOUS scammers have been taking advantage of the ongoing cost of living crisis, with convincing text messages claiming to be from the government circulating locally. The messages, which vary slightly, claim to offer residents access to government cost of living support schemes and ask receivers to update their personal details, usually with a short deadline […]

Fermanagh house prices set to rise steadily


IT’S expected that the price of houses in Fermanagh and the North will rise over the next four years for prospective first-time buyers. As a result of the political uncertainty in the UK and the potential cut to interest rates, the property market is fluctuating in the North. By 2028 though, financial experts expect a […]

Council to spend £250,000 on cost-of-living initiatives


THE cost-of-living crisis is having a huge impact across the county, but the Council has developed £250,000 in initiatives to support residents most in need of help. A Scoping Study undertaken by the Council identified that families with children, the ‘working poor’, those living with disabilities, and older people will be most adversely affected at […]

Cost of living crisis as serious as Covid pandemic


AN in-depth motion on he cost-of-living crisis has been rushed through at the local Council’s Regeneration and Community Committee meeting, having been carried over when not reached at the council’s full meeting in September. While the motion passed, the hurried nature left many members without the opportunity to contribute, and a tabled amendment was not discussed. […]

Fire-fighting warnings for tough winter ahead


A WARNING has come that Fermanagh residents could be fighting financial fires come winter time if nothing is done to stop the cost of living crisis. The stark message from citizens organisation, Community Advice Fermanagh (CAF) who provide free help and advice on a range of issues – including energy bills and rent arrears. Welfare Rights Specialist […]