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 […]
Fermanagh families only ‘one bill away’ from poverty
By Niamh McGovern A LOCAL representative of St Vincent de Paul (SVP) has spoken of the pressures facing local families this Christmas, as demand for their services continue to rise. Martha Smyth, member of the Enniskillen Conference of SVP, shared how it can only take one bill to push a family into poverty. In the last year, […]
Enniskillen Running Club raises £8k for local charities
A LOCAL running group has fundraised an impressive total of £8,000 for local charities following two successful events. Enniskillen Running Club hosted both a 10k race earlier in the year, along with their family-favourite Spooktacular run at Halloween, gaining vital funds for charity organisations in the area. This year’s Enniskillen Spooktacular was a major success with […]
Fermanagh family remembers Francis with RNLI fundraiser
THE family of a Fermanagh fisherman, who sadly passed away in a kayaking accident during the summer, have been raising much-needed funds for the RNLI. Francis Martin, who was in his 60s, went missing while kray fishing in this kayak off the Waterford coast at Dungarvan in August this year. The father-of-two, who was from Enniskillen […]
Questions raised after Fermanagh homes are flooded
A FERMANAGH family whose property was flooded for the third time in just over a decade has questioned whether more could have been done locally to prevent the devastation caused by Storm Bert on Friday night. Some parts of the North recorded more than half a month’s rainfall over the weekend, with the county feeling […]
St Patrick’s PS launches major fundraising bid
THE principal at St Patrick’s Primary School in Derrygonnelly has said she’s “inspired by the enthusiasm and creativity” of her pupils after they launched their mammoth fundraising campaign. St Patrick’s Primary School’s P7 Eco-Committee have launched a major online fundraiser, with the aim of raising £35,000 to develop a fully-equipped ICT suite to help with […]
Fermanagh Women’s Aid reliant on community support
DESPITE the fact it provides a vital service in the community, helping in the region of 400 local women a year, Fermanagh Women’s Aid (FWA) relies on grass-roots fundraising to help it continue its life-saving work. Indeed, only 40 percent of the service’s funding comes from statutory sources, with the rest of its funding coming […]
Fermanagh cheapest place for rental housing
HOUSES and homes in Fermanagh are the cheapest to rent in the North as the local demand increases and many young couples are left fearful as they make the step onto the property ladder. It was recently reported that it costs an average of £623 per month to rent a house in Fermanagh. In line […]
Former Seán Quinn wind farm in Fermanagh up for sale
A WIND farm founded by Sean Quinn in Fermanagh has been put on the market just as the former tycoon is trying to get it back. The Slieve Rushen Wind Farm in Gortmullan, Derrylin, was reportedly put up for sale in recent weeks by its UK owners, with a sale likely by Christmas. In September, Mr Quinn approached […]
Modern Tyres reports pre-tax profit of £4 million
ENNISKILLEN-BASED Modern Tyres has reported a staggering pre-tax profit of £4 million for the past year as the company goes from strength to strength on both sides of the border. Companies House recently revealed that Modern Tyres’ pre-tax profits for 2023 rose by an impressive 27 per cent to £4 million, with a welcome 12 […]