People in Co Fermanagh are to be given a say on how the county’s history can be preserved and developed. Fermanagh & Omagh District Council’s Draft Heritage Plan 2025-2030 will go out to public consultation at the beginning of next year. The plan aims to preserve, promote and celebrate the district’s cultural, natural, and built […]
Encirc accredited as a Living Wage employer
Encirc has been accredited as a Living Wage employer in Northern Ireland. The accreditation covers all three of Encirc’s UK sites, thereby making it one of just under 100 companies to have signed up to the voluntary scheme that recognises businesses that are committed to paying their staff the Real Living Wage. The Real Living […]
Today’s weather forecast for Co Fermanagh
Today will be a dry and chilly day with plenty of bright spells and a few patches of cloud. There will be light winds.
Parents still struggling as childcare costs soar
A FERMANAGH mother-of-one has said she “solely relies on our family” to provide childcare as the ongoing cost of the service worryingly soars throughout the North. An increasing number of local parents have been forced to give up work or take a break from employment as childcare costs continue to rise rapidly and have a major […]
Stories from the stones…Castle Balfour
CASTLE Balfour, formerly Castle Skeagh, was granted by King James I in the Plantation of Ulster to a Scottish Planter, a Lord Michael Balfour of Fife, Scotland in around 1610. As Lord ‘Michael’ Balfour had little inclination in settling in Fermanagh and completing the settlement requirements of such a grant, ie build a church, castle, […]
Bypass decision welcomed after Fermanagh road incidents
WITH the dangers of Fermanagh roads firmly highlighted following a spate of devastating accidents, the agreement for the development of the Enniskillen Bypass has been welcomed. Calls are increasing locally for improvement to the county’s roads and Northern Ireland Infrastructure Minister, John O’Dowd, confirmed a multi-million pound investment for the bypass. Residents were left concerned […]
New Lakeland Forum won’t include a sauna and steam room
THE Council is certainly feeling the heat after it was confirmed that there are no plans to include a sauna or steam room in the new multi-million pound Fermanagh Lakeland Forum. The Enniskillen leisure centre is set to close later this month until 2027 for the much-anticipated redevelopment project, but serious questions have being raised […]
Today’s death notices for Co Fermanagh
The death has occurred of Katie Boyle, Follom Big, Roslea, Fermanagh, BT92 7LR. Peacefully in the loving care of the staff at Altnagelvin Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Pre-deceased by her husband Michael and her son Patrick. Reposing at her home from 8.00pm this evening (Friday) until removal on Monday morning at 10.15am to […]
Council centres closed as Storm Darragh hits Fermanagh
All council facilities will be closed tomorrow due to Storm Darragh. A yellow warning for wind and rain came into force at 3pm today, with the rain warning expiring at 12pm on Saturday. The wind warning will stay in place until 6am on Sunday. A Fermanagh and Omagh District Council spokesperson said: “Due to the […]
FIXTURES: Fermanagh hurlers to face Louth in opener
FERMANAGH will kick off their Allianz National Hurling League Division 4 campaign with a difficult away game against Louth on Saturday, January 25. Joe Baldwin’s side take on Longford in the second round, before hosting Monaghan in round three at Brewster Park on February 8. Fermanagh will again make the trip to Birmingham to take […]