A LOCAL student who is on course to achieve an honours degree in Computing Science has said that studying at the South West College in Enniskillen has been “a huge advantage” financially. With the cost-of-living crisis continuing to tighten its grip, many students are struggling to pay for their tuition fees and accommodation costs, with […]
Capping Fermanagh landfill site will cost £1.9 million
THE cost of capping the full Drummee Landfill Site will cost just shy of £2 million, it has been revealed. A ‘Business Case for Consideration and Noting’ to Fermanagh and Omagh District Council has reported the estimated cost of capping the full-to-capacity dump will cost a major £1,982,453.00. Twenty years after the Drummee Landfill Site […]
Fermanagh woman battling to claim pothole damages
A LOCAL woman has been left furious following difficulty in making a claim after her car hit a pothole causing damage. Ciara from Belleek was traveling on the Lough Shore Road on Saturday evening when just before the Magho view point coming from Enniskillen, she hit a pothole and as a result, got a puncture. Ciara […]
Welcome support for Fermanagh border communities
BORDER communities in Fermanagh are eligible for funding with the aim of “increasing accessibility to digital technology” as residents report issues with phone reception and broadband. Local people feel that Fermanagh has been left behind when it comes to technology and growth and a Special EU Programmes Body has been set up to support people […]
Funding boost for Fermanagh drama group
SHARE Discovery Village is inspiring a new Unity in Motion dance and drama project that aims to directly tackle social isolation in rural Fermanagh by bringing people together to move, create, and connect. Power NI is supporting this positive initiative through its long-running Brighter Communities programme. The project will run weekly dance and drama workshops, […]
VAT difference threatens Fermanagh hospitality industry
LOCAL business owners are fearing that their livelihoods are under “a huge threat” after it was revealed that there will be a significant difference in hospitality VAT on both sides of the border. It was recently confirmed that Value Added Tax (VAT) in the Republic of Ireland will be at 13-per-cent for the coming year, […]
Ciana prepares to stand on ‘The Roof of Africa’
By Annie Flynn IT’S A challenge of a lifetime for Ciana McGrath from Belcoo as she prepares to climb Mount Kilimanjaro with the purpose of raising money for Dig Deep, a charity that provides clean water, toilets and hygiene education in Kenya. Ciana will travel to Kenya this coming summer with a group of likeminded […]
OT Karen is leading the way in Cambodia
AN occupational therapist who set off to volunteer in a severely unresourced hospital in Cambodia last week said she’s “amazed at the resilience” of the people who live with major health conditions. Karen Murphy from Derrygonnelly, a former Mount Lourdes student, is a Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist who works at Kingsbridge Hospital. She also runs a […]
Cancer fundraising events confirmed for Fermanagh
LOCAL groups have praised the community for “making a lasting difference to cancer patients and their families” as anticipation builds towards the development of a new support centre. Anticipation is building in Enniskillen towards the development of the Cancer Focus Support Centre in the town, which is aiming to make a difference to cancer patients and […]
Scam texts on the rise
LOCAL residents are being urged to be on their guard after a number of scam text messages are circulating with the aim of luring people to reveal their identity and personal information. It has been reported that scam and fraudulent schemes are on the rise locally, with residents recently receiving a message, claiming to be […]