NIE confirm no power outages in Enniskillen


A recent map error on the Northern Ireland Electricity (NIE) website led to confusion among residents in Fermanagh, with many believing a power outage was affecting the area. However, NIE has since confirmed to the Fermanagh Herald that there are no known outages in Fermanagh at this time, attributing the alert to a technical issue […]

Giles Knight reflects on how he battled through Storm


THE neighbours could have heard us, leastways, the cat hid under the sofa. At 6.27 on a late January evening, the lights came back on. An assault on the senses – the front room illuminated. Out in the yard, my brain registered its meaning, but still it took a moment, stalled in disbelief. Running in […]

NIE confirm all power has been restored in Fermanagh


AFTER ten days in the dark all power has been restored to Fermanagh according to NIE. Speaking to the Herald’ Northern Ireland Electric (NIE) have confirmed that everyone in Fermanagh has their power restored and are praising the work of their employees who have been working extra hard since Storm Éowyn hit. While the NIE […]

Garda to support residents on Fermanagh border


AN Garda Síochána are set to provide help and support to people on the Fermanagh border area today (Wednesday) who are still affected following the aftermath of Storm Éowyn. Many homes are still without power and electricity and the Garda are set to hold a mobile service clinic at Swanlinbar between 4.30pm to 5.30pm to […]

Nearly 10,000 Fermanagh homes left without power


THOUSANDS of homes across Fermanagh endured power cuts over the weekend as Storm Darragh swept through the county. The storm began on Friday with a yellow weather warning for wind and rain, escalating to an amber warning early on Saturday. Winds of nearly 70mph left approximately 9,400 homes in Fermanagh without electricity, joining 95,000 NIE […]

Fermanagh public services hit by global IT outage


FERMANAGH’S health system and other public services were impacted by last weekend’s global IT outage, which saw widespread disruption right across the world. Believed to be one of the worst IT failures of all time, the problem was caused by a faulty update by cybersecurity firm Crowdstrike, which affected Microsoft Windows systems and impacted businesses, banks, airlines and […]

Fermanagh and Omagh Council reduces electricity costs


THE cost of electricity and heating at premises operated by Fermanagh and Omagh District Council fell by £1.1 million in the year to March 31st, 2024, according to the latest figures released by the local government organisation. Statistics produced as part of the Council’s management accounts show that the costs incurred in electricity were estimated […]