FERMANAGH businesswoman Catherine Maguire has launched an exciting new venture – Oaks and Archdale, a premium hamper business offering luxury hampers showcasing local and Irish produce. The project is a labour of love for Catherine, who is well known as the owner of The Vineyard Off-Licence and Castle Archdale Service Station. It brings together carefully curated selections of fine […]
Fermanagh families facing tough winter ahead
LOCAL foodbanks are bracing themselves for a busy winter ahead, with demand from families for Christmas hampers already surging. With almost a quarter of families in Fermanagh living in relative poverty, this is a time when food banks, toy appeals and looking out for one another are needed most. John Shades, owner of the Enniskillen […]
Multi-million water investment for Fermanagh welcomed
A NEW multi-million pound investment which is set to tackle water pollution in Fermanagh and a number of its border counties has been warmly welcomed. PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body, confirmed the Water Enhancements through Sustainable Treatment project at Finn Lough will amount to £32 million. It represents a dynamic […]
Education Authority plans sweeping cost cuts
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The Education Authority has announced its sweeping cost saving measures for the year ahead due to a £300m shortfall in its budget. Among these cost saving measure will be a 50p increase in the price of a set school meal for paying pupils, ending some agency contracts and reducing overtime payments and implementing savings in […]
Ready Egg invests £2.9million to drive productivity
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Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has announced a £2.9million investment by Lisnaskea-based Ready Egg to boost productivity and accelerate sales growth. The company provides a wide range of high-quality egg products to the food service and processing sectors and employs 150 people locally. Under the Agri-Food Investment Initiative (AFII), Invest NI has offered Ready Egg […]
Council chiefs set off on trade trip to China
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By Thomas Maher FERMANAGH and Omagh’s top council officials have set off on a high-level visit to China this week – aiming to open new doors for tourism, education and business investment across the district. Council chair Cllr Barry McElduff, vice-chair Cllr Shirley Hawkes, and chief executive Alison McCullagh are spending four-and-a-half days in Huangshi, central China, […]
Bingo afternoon to support St Mary’s Mullymesker PS
Get ready for an afternoon of fun, laughter, and fantastic prizes as the St Mary’s Mullymesker PS PTFA hosts a Bingo Afternoon this Sunday, 19 October at 3pm in the Cleenish Community Hub. This community event promises good craic, friendly faces, and the chance to walk away as the Big Winner — all while supporting […]
Smyth Leslie & Co. abseil Europa Hotel for Cancer Focus
On Sunday, October 12, the courageous team at Smyth Leslie & Co. will be taking on an unforgettable challenge — abseiling down the iconic Europa Hotel in Belfast — all in the name of charity. This adrenaline-fueled event isn’t just about pushing personal limits; it’s a heartfelt effort to raise vital funds for the new […]
Concerns growing over VAT difference
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THE hospitality industry in Fermanagh fears that the “unique circumstances” of its make-up on the border could have a detrimental impact on its future. It was recently confirmed that Value Added Tax (VAT) in the Republic of Ireland will be at 13-per-cent for the coming year, with the same charge in the North at a […]
State pension likely to rise by 4.7% next year
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THE pension is expected to increase next year, in what would be a major boost to Fermanagh pensioners. Many elderly residents in the county have been left concerned for their futures following the ongoing cost-of-living crisis and rise in price hikes, with calls for support from governments. It has now been reported that the state […]