A COUNCIL discussion on how best to mark Emergency Services Day ended with sharp exchanges in the chamber. Members heard the organisers encouraged the Council to purchase the scheme’s flag and hold a small event. Chairman, Errol Thompson, stated he would be very willing to facilitate this. While there was a positive response to the […]
Illegal camping causing concern at tourist spot
UNSIGHTLY: UNAUTHORISED camping at Trory jetty, where tourists cross by ferry to Devenish Island, is causing upset and disgust to people visiting the area. On the last bank holiday, one caravaner played loud music and was engaged in anti-social where children and tourists came to relax on a sunny day. The camping raises concerns about […]
Summer scheme programme opens
BOOKING for the Council’s new programme of free summer schemes for local children opened last Friday, 4 June. The programme will offer children and young people the opportunity to get active and learn new skills at various locations across the district. The weekly coaching programmes will focus on fundamentals of movement and skills required for […]
Questions raised on Public Realm scheme timing
Works are progressing and remain on programme for completion by spring 2022. THE HERALD has raised questions about the timing and planning behind the public realm scheme which, is still ongoing, obstructing traffic and inconveniencing shoppers at the same time as retail reopened after 14 months of interrupted trade. The Fermanagh Herald asked the contractors, […]
Anti-fracking group questions council’s transparency
THE Council has come under fire for holding meetings on fracking behind closed doors. In a statement, the Council said it recently held an informal meeting with fracking consultancy firm Hatch Regeneris, where “members unequivocally stated their opposition to unconventional hydrocarbon extraction (fracking).” Anti-fracking group, Belcoo Frack Free, have questioned the decision to hold an […]
New road name signage promotes heritage of area
“Road name signage is extremely important. It’s vital in assisting emergency services and first responders to reach residents as quickly as possible.”
Free Papers for those in need
The Fermanagh Herald is now offering vulnerable and isolated residents in receipt of a weekly food parcel a complimentary copy of the popular weekly newspaper. The newspaper has donated newspapers to assist those most impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic access local news stories, important information and feel connected to their local community. The local council’s […]
West Fermanagh chosen as guinea pig for new census
THE PEOPLE of west Fermanagh are to be guinea pigs for the next census. While the census is not due to happen until March 2021, over 4,000 households in the west of the county will have to take part in a ‘test run’ of the process this October, over a year-and-a-half before the rest of […]
Council hints at another rates increase
The Council is getting set to debate the current rates level.
Festival time for foodies!
It’s time for Festival Lough Erne, a celebration of the very best local food and the Fermanagh Lakelands! Festival Lough Erne is returning for a fourth year this weekend on Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 September 2018. The weekend will see a host of activity on and off the water with cookery demonstrations from […]