THERE are currently 35 registered sex offenders living in Fermanagh. There are a total 1,505 registered sex offenders across the North at present, with the highest number living, 496, living in Co Down. There are 312 living in Co Antrim, 150 in Co Derry, 111 in Co Armagh and 66 in Co Tyrone. According to […]
Wintery weekend to follow winds
AFTER the recent visits of storms Dylan and Eleanor, the forecast for the week ahead is for more windy and unsettled weather. A yellow weather warning from the Met Office, and a Status Orange warning from Met Eireann, remained in place on Wednesday, for the entire country as Eleanor sweeped across Ireland. Strong westerly winds […]
Busy border road closed following security alert
The security alert occurred along the border between Garrison and Kiltyclogher.
Watch out… over 3,500 parking fines issued this year
ENNISKILLEN drivers have been handed more parking tickets than their fellow motorists in Omagh in the first nine months of this year. So far this year, from January to September 2017, a total of 3,588 parking penalty charges were issued in Enniskillen compared with the 3,447 which were processed in Omagh. While Omagh had more […]
Fears new bus rules could put drivers off the road
PROPOSED rule changes regarding minibus drivers could impact on hundreds if not thousands of people here in Fermanagh, with some services even being put at risk. Schools, youth groups, church organisation and sports clubs could all be affected by a reinterpretation of licensing laws. That’s according to the head of Fermanagh Community Transport (FCT), Anita […]
No shortage of fun and games for Halloween!
As always, there is a jam packed schedule of events throughout Fermanagh for Halloween. The Enniskillen Superhero Halloween event will begin at 6pm on Halloween night with fancy dress spot prizes, handed out from 7pm, while the firework display will take place on Castle Island from 8pm. Kids can also enjoy arts and crafts […]
Warning as BT scams ‘linked to local numbers’
SEVERAL people across the county have reportedly been subject to bogus callers from people claiming to be from BT. On Monday morning, a woman answered the phone to a person who said they were from BT Outreach and that someone was using her Wifi. The number in which the call came from appeared to be […]
Gleeson confident of final spot for new model Fermanagh
A win over a hotly tipped London on Sunday will put Fermanagh into a third all-Ireland final in eight years.
Construction upturn leaves skilled worker shortage
Industry bosses warn of potential shortage of tradesmen in Fermanagh in the near future.
Coa man tipped to be next council chairman
Outgoing first citizen Mary Garrity stepping down from role after 12 months