SIXTEEN and 17-year-olds in Fermanagh will be able to vote at the next general election after the UK Government recently pledged its commitment to lower the voting age from 18 years of age. There has been widespread reaction locally to the news the UK Government has reduced the age for voting, while making a range […]
Border native Humphreys rules out presidential election
MONAGHAN politician Heather Humphreys, who hails from close to the Fermanagh border, will not be in the running to replace President Michael D Higgins when Ireland goes to the polls in a presidential election later this year. The Drum woman, who served in the Fine Gael cabinet as a minister for over ten years and […]
Pat Cullen slams austerity’s impact on local services
FERMANAGH and South Tyrone MP Pat Cullen has spoken out about the significant challenges facing local education and public services, following a recent visit to St Kevin’s College in Lisnaskea. Ms Cullen, who marked five months in her new role in Westminster, highlighted the ‘disgusting’ disparity in facilities, pointing out that the school, built to […]
MLA Armstrong encourages women to take up politics
DIANA Armstrong has been selected as the new MLA for Fermanagh and South Tyrone. The Ulster Unionist Party announced this week the selection of Ms Armstrong to replace Tom Elliott as the MLA for the region. Speaking about her new appointment, Ms Armstrong said, “Today is a day I will certainly remember with pride as signed […]
Action on SWAH needed, says Fermanagh MP Pat Cullen
A SERIES of measures required to secure the success of the South West Acute Hospital in Enniskillen have failed due to the cuts implemented by the former Conservative Government, according to the new MP for Fermanagh and South Tyrone. Pat Cullen, who was previously the General Secretary for the Royal College of Nursing, told the Fermanagh […]
Calls for Starmer to fulfil promise to repeal Legacy Bill
Fermanagh families awaiting justice will be hoping the new Labour government keeps its promise to repeal the Legacy Bill.
Has everything changed in Fermanagh and South Tyrone?
Only time will tell if Fermanagh South Tyrone has finally lost its title of the most closely fought constituency in the UK.
Sinn Féin’s Pat Cullen ‘privileged’ to be new MP
SINN Féin’s Pat Cullen said she felt very proud that 24,844 people in Fermanagh and South Tyrone “put their trust in me” as she and her party romped to a landslide victory in last night’s Westminster election. The former head of the Royal College of Nursing retained the seat for Sinn Féin, which was won […]
Fermanagh and South Tyrone goes to the polls
Fermanagh and South Tyrone is famous as one of the closest run races in the country, so make sure to use your vote!
SWAH campaigners meet with election candidates
Save Our Acute Services has called on the Fermanagh South Tyrone candidates to make health their top priority.