NEWLY elected Fermanagh and Omagh District Council chairwoman, Siobhan Currie says she is looking forward to tackling challenges that lie ahead in the coming year. Cllr Currie secured a council seat after running for the first time this year. The Erne North Councillor was selected as chairwoman for the year ahead at the council AGM […]
New councillor pushes for answers on health initiative
THE future of our local health service has been one of the first issues to come up for discussion at the first meeting of the newly elected Fermanagh and Omagh District Council. Councillor Donal O’Cofaigh called for clarity in regard to council involvement in the Pathfinder initiative set up by the Western Trust to gauge […]
Country Fair is back again at Florence Court
THE SPECTACLE that is Country Fair is back again for another year! Join us on Sunday 26 May for a day of family fun, all in the beautiful surroundings of Florence Court! Start your day by visiting the Craft Fair and browse a range of home-made and crafted items including jewellery, hand-made furniture, prints by […]
Voters ‘were turned away’ in polling station confusion
“So many people, I feel, in Enniskillen missed out on their right to vote because of the changes the electoral commission made.”
Confusion still reigns over council and the roads…
“The problem with roads is we haven’t got the say over roads.”
‘Dreadful’ security dampens election celebrations
QUESTIONS have been asked about the level of security at the election count after families and friends of candidates were refused entry. On Friday and Saturday there was a high security presence at Omagh Leisure Centre during the election count, and only those on a pre-approved list were allowed into the centre. Those attending were […]
‘Give us more power instead of Stormont!’
THE CONTINUED absence of the Stormont Assembly was undoubtedly one the main issues for voters at this year’s local election, dominating the conversation on the doorsteps along with Brexit, rates and roads. Councillors hold little power over these topics, aside from rates, though, while those who do have the power to work on the issues, […]
Deadline looms for views on future of the Ardhowen
THE public have been asked for the views on the potential redevelopment of the Ardhowen Theatre after fears the site could be sold off. Cogent Management Consulting is currently carrying out research on behalf of the Council to explore and consider the type of changes that should be made to the Ardhowen Theatre to ensure […]
Sinn Fein lose Enniskillen seat as counting concludes
Sinn Fein have lost a sitting councillor as health campaigner Donal O’Cofaigh is elected. In the past hour, the count has been completed in Enniskillen after a long wait for candidates. The final two seats have been filled by Sinn Fein’s Tommy Maguire and Cross Community Labour Party candidate Donal O’Cofaigh. The biggest shock came […]
Two UUP councillors retain their seats in Enniskillen
UUP Councillors Robert Irvine and Howard Thorton have been re-elected. Cllr Robert Irvine has a long wait before he was elected in the sixth stage of the Enniskillen count while current Fermanagh and Omagh District Council chairman Howard Thornton was also elected at the same stage. Earlier today, SDLP Councillor Paul Blake was retained his […]