DONAGH singer Patrick Treacy said he had “an unbelievable few days” in Torremolinos after he partnered up with local singer Derek Ryan on his much-anticipated and popular Spanish show. Treacy, who captured the ‘Glór Tíre’ title earlier this year, was one of a number of performers who teamed up with Ryan on his ‘Beat in […]
Balcas’ pellets to heat government buildings
THE Northern Ireland Executive recently awarded Fermanagh-based Balcas a staggering £7.25 million contract for wood pellets in its bid to heat government buildings, it has been revealed. It has been reported that the Department of Finance struck up a six-year agreement with Balcas, which would see the local company provide wood pellets for biomass burners […]
Fermanagh Pensioner struggling to heat rooms
A FERMANAGH pensioner who has lost their Winter Fuel Payment fears she may have to “go cap in hand to a charity” and ask for help after she’s only able to heat two rooms in her home. An estimated 249,000 pensioners in the North, who are not in receipt of pension credit or other means-tested benefits, […]
Warning to pet owners as temperatures soar
WITH THE hot weather due to continue there have been urgent warnings to pet owners to keep their animals safe in the heat, and to avoid a repeat of the heartbreaking scenes in Enniskillen a few years ago. Exactly two years ago this week, in July 2019, a husky puppy passed away after being left […]
Amber weather warning for extreme heat to continue
The Met Office has today issued an Amber Warning for extreme heat from tomorrow at 8am until Friday evening across the North. What to expect: – Adverse health effects are likely to be experienced by those vulnerable to extreme heat – The wider population are likely to experience some adverse health effects including sunburn […]
If you can’t stand the heat…
THE heatwave may well be over, but rather than mourn the loss of the Fermanagh sun, those who have had no choice but to work through the stifling heat are enjoying a welcome break.