“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 […]
Paul Brady headlines Fermanagh Live Arts Festival 2018
FERMANAGH LIVE Arts Festival 2018, returns bigger than ever. A small festival with big ambition, F Live Festival weekend is October 3rd to October 7th with an extensive range of exhibitions and fringe events with over 35 events in an action-packed programme, guaranteed to entertain, enthuse and inspire all generations. We are delighted to welcome […]
Motorists must wait for review of potholes
POTHOLES and road conditions throughout the county cannot be reviewed until the full budget has been put in place, it has been revealed. Fermanagh and Omagh District Council wrote to the Department for Infrastructure detailing their frustration at the increasing number of potholes and deteriorating roads across Fermanagh. Councillors are continuously being contacted by constituents […]
Rates hike piling pressure on lower income households
“People are in financial difficulty, which is why they cannot pay their rates so why penalise them again?”
Mind the gap…rates increases far outstripping wages!
At a special Council meeting last Thursday, the 3% rise in the price of rates was confirmed for 2018/19.
BREAKING: Cuilcagh carpark row is resolved
Main carpark at popular attraction re-opened to tourists this week.