The strike started on Tuesday, April 26 and will last until Sunday, May 1 and again from Tuesday, May 3 until Sunday, May 8.
Council votes against plan to cut Batman’s wings!
FERMANAGH councillors have clashed over the new Batman film, with a row breaking out over whether the local area should use British or Irish film classification. The Council Environmental Services Committee last voted against a recommendation to refuse reclassification of the new Batman movie by majority, with both Unionist groupings opposed. This led one member to claim: […]
New public art projects being installed in Enniskillen
Keep an eye out for the upcoming launch of these creative works highlighting the wealth of culture and craftmanship in and around Enniskillen town.
£200,000 needed to restore Forthill Park bandstand
Forthill Park has now reopened to the public after being closed for almost a year.
Unite Union members begin strike action in Fermanagh
“As a working class councillor I’m here to stand in solidarity with the council workers and the front line workers.”
Protest planned after rates meeting ends on sour note
Bitter exchanges broke out after some members were not permitted to speak before the vote was taken.
Council backs inquiry call into Covid handling in care homes
THE Council has backed by a majority vote a call by the Commissioner for Older People Eddie Lynch for a public inquiry into the handling of the Covid-19 pandemic in Northern Ireland care homes. He said it was time for answers and called on the Stormont Executive to instigate a public inquiry into why care home […]
Welcome return to the old ways as Council encourages card senders to use townland names this Christmas
THE COUNCIL is encouraging locals to use townlands when addressing their Christmas cards this year, in what is being seen as a welcome return to the history and heritage of Fermanagh’s placenames. Almost ten years ago a new postal address system was introduced across the North, removing the need for townlands on addresses and focusing instead […]
Dark sky plans as aurora shines over Belcoo
The Council is exploring plans for a dark sky park in Fermanagh.
Safety concerns over Rainbow Crossings
A MEETING of the Fermanagh and Omagh District Council Policy and Resources Committee has heard of potential issues around Rainbow Crossings for some people with disabilities. The initiative came to life after Foyle Pride Committee approached Derry City and Strabane District Council who unanimously agreed to back the call for a Rainbow Crossing showing LGBTQ+ community. […]