HOUSE prices in the local area have risen by over six percent in the past year. According to statistics from the Land and Property Service, assisted by NISRA, house prices in Fermanagh and Omagh have increased by 3.7 percent in the past quarter, and by 6.3 percent in the past 12 months. That’s compared to […]
Fermanagh charities receive major funding support
Three charities in Enniskillen have each received a £1,000 grant from SPAR NI, as part of its Community Cashback Grant initiative. The Aisling Centre Company, The Cedar Foundation and Positive Futures are three of 20 recipients selected from over 900 applications that came from grassroots organisations, registered charities and community groups from across Northern Ireland. […]
Fermanagh runners raise £15,000 after London Marathon
TWO Fermanagh residents said they were “overwhelmed by the incredible generosity” of the community after they took part in the hugely challenging London Marathon to raise money for local charities. Well-known and hugely-popular Belcoo resident, Tony McGourty, and his niece Kathryn Walls, recently were part of the 53,000-plus runners who completed the 26.2 miles marathon in […]
Groceries still high despite inflation fall
THE price of essential grocery items are continuing to fall but shoppers and residents in Fermanagh and across the North are still facing “significant pressures” to support their households. While the cost of living crisis is continuing to be prominent in today’s society, it has recently been revealed that the rate at which prices on […]
Fermanagh woman warns of ‘very convincing’ scam
A FERMANAGH woman has been left in shock after she narrowly escaped falling into the trap of a “very, very convincing” scammer. On Friday afternoon, Sonia Rooney from Enniskillen received a phone call from a man claiming he was from the Bank of Ireland and there had been suspicious activity on her card. The caller was […]
Fermanagh Community Transport threatened again
FERMANAGH Community Transport (FCT) is again under threat as proposed cuts are set to see the organisation’s budget reduced even further. Despite the growing need and demand across the rural community in Fermanagh for the organisation’s services, it remains in the firing line. “The proposed cuts would have an extremely adverse impact on the rural elderly and disabled here,” FCT […]
Fermanagh Council spent nearly £4m less than planned
FERMANAGH and Omagh District Council has almost £4 million in reserve despite constant rate hikes and some underwhelming public services lately. During the recent monthly meeting of the Council’s Policy and Resources Committee, it was revealed that the total net operating expenditure was £39.4m against a planned budget of £43.3m for 2023-24. Councillor Mark Ovens said that […]
Fermanagh in a spin over roundabout maintenance
COUNCILLORS at the local council were left going around in circles during a discussion on who is responsible for the maintenance of roundabouts – the Department for Infrastructure (DfI), or the Council itself. The issue was raised by Ulster Unionist Councillor Mark Ovens, who said he noted the current state of roundabouts in the district […]
Daniel O’Donnell issues plea to fans to beware of scam
FERMANAGH fans of Daniel O’Donnell have once again been urged by the singer to beware of scammers impersonating him. The plea from the Donegal legend comes after a fan in the US was tricked by fraudsters into forking out in the belief she was sending money to the star. “I just want to impress upon you again […]
BT ‘fat cat’ in £3.7m payoff
BT GROUP has revealed it gave former boss Philip Jansen a £3.7 million final pay package despite the telecoms giant revealing lower profits and extending its cost-cutting efforts. One of these cost-cutting moves was to close the EE, formerly BT, call centre in Enniskillen last month. The firm’s latest annual report revealed that Mr Jansen’s total pay deal jumped […]