LEADING department store group, Menarys, opened their new shop in the former Houston’s store at 1-3 High Street in Enniskillen on Wednesday (September 25). Menary’s has been a popular choice for Enniskillen shoppers since first opening in the town in September 2018. The launch of the new premises in the county town included a chance to win £200 […]
Lisnaskea plan could save Fermanagh GP crisis
NEWS that the construction of a new state-of-the-art health centre in Lisnaskea will begin within weeks has been greeted with cautious optimism, and the hope that the grand plan could solve the deepening GP crisis in Fermanagh. The proposed centre will be the biggest health project the county has seen since the South West Acute Hospital was built in 2012. […]
Fire Service stalwart dies after Fermanagh hit-and-run
A 70-YEAR-OLD motorist has been charged after a man died following a hit-and-run in Belleek on Thursday. Richard Maze, 70, who was riding a motorbike, died at the scene. Police received a report of the accident on the Boa Island Road at around 2:55pm on Thursday. A PSNI spokesperson said Mr Maze’s motorbike collided with a dark-coloured […]
Childcare support for Fermanagh parents
FERMANAGH parents breathed a huge sigh of relief after the Northern Ireland Executive confirmed “much needed support” is going to be offered to people struggling with childcare costs. Alongside the cost of living crisis, childcare costs have soared recently, with some parents forced to give up and take a break from employment to try and […]
Sold out Spooktacular to add extra places
Organisers of the annual Spooktacular event have issued an update this afternoon saying they are “working frantically to secure a limited number of race entries” in addition to the 1500 entries they have already received for the big event on Friday, October 25. The Spooktacular 5K event and Mini Spook event for 7-10-year-olds sold out […]
Plans in place to support elderly Fermanagh residents
ELDERLY Fermanagh residents are going to be given the opportunity to “socialise and create connections” next month as part of a community-wide programme. The National Institutes of Health recently revealed that the Covid-19 pandemic caused an increase in loneliness among elderly residents, with a direct correlation to cognitive decline in older adults. Fermanagh and Omagh […]
Fermanagh couple headline music gig at Belfast venue
A FERMANAGH husband and wife recently collaborated with a Down musician as part of a headline performance and a sold-out gig at one of Belfast’s most popular pubs and establishments. Thomas Maguire and Fhiona Ennis are household names in the local music industry, with the duo being regular performers at a range of Country music […]
Fermanagh company secures multi-million pound contract
A FERMANAGH company has secured contracts worth over £2.5 million in Britain. Economy Minister Conor Murphy confirmed that Hurst Engineering Services Ltd has secured four contracts that will see the company designing, manufacturing, and installing industrial walkways and infrastructure for waste and recycling plants in England and Wales. Minister Murphy announced the contracts while on […]
Fermanagh farmer crowned champion in England
HE HAD already been enjoying great success with here on home turf, and now Shanra farmer Matthew Burleigh is celebrating another big boost, this time across the water. Yet another member of Matt’s Flock, as its known, has beaten off the competition, picking up the top title at the Craven Cattle Mart in Skipton, North Yorskhire, which took […]
Record following for Enniskillen Banter Facebook Group
A FERMANAGH social media group has been praised for giving a “great wee uplift every day” after it reached a record total of 34,000 followers with its audience reaching right across the world. Thousands of local residents are members of the Enniskillen Banter Facebook Group which provides a platform to connect people around the globe with […]