EXPRESSWAY, Bus Éireann’s premium coach service, has announced an improved timetable for its Route 30 service. The new timetable will come into effect on January 26 and has been designed to provide more frequent and punctual travel for all Route 30 customers. Passengers are set to see significant benefits, as the improved schedule will better reflect […]
Hundreds attend to support launch of SOAS roadmap
HUNDREDS of people turned out to Fermanagh House on Monday night as health campaign group ‘Save Our Acute Services’ (SOAS) launched a discussion paper on a roadmap for the restoration of services at South West Acute Hospital (SWAH). The document provides a framework for meeting the Department of Health’s obligations in relation to the shortfall […]
Motorists blast ‘regional imbalance’ of road repairs
A LOCAL MLA has said that Fermanagh motorists are feeling “forgotten and neglected” by the Stormont Executive as the state of our roads worsen while others are getting a major upgrade. Major resurfacing work has recommenced on the Sydenham Bypass in Belfast which is expected to cost in the region of £3.8 million, with the […]
New role for Fermanagh actress Abigail Parkinson
KESH woman Abigail Parkinson is set to take another major step in her drama career as she confirms that she has “accepted a role in a production” which could see her star on our TV screens again. The actress made her mark on our screens when she played a starring role in BBC drama ‘Hope […]
Fermanagh boating victim remembered 50 years on
By Niamh McGovern A FERMANAGH man who was killed in one of Donegal’s ‘worst ever sea disasters’, was remembered at a 50th anniversary Mass last week. Large crowds gathered at St Columba’s Church, Burtonport on Tuesday (January 7), to mark exactly 50 years since the crew of the Evelyn Marie tragically lost their lives when their fishing […]
Fermanagh greengrocer fears for the future
A LOCAL greengrocer has said it’s “absolutely scandalous” that supermarkets are selling bags of fresh vegetables for around 10 and 20 pence as fears grow over the future of the high street. John Gallagher took over ‘Gillens’ Greengrocers’ in Church Street in Enniskillen in 2013 but like all greengrocers across the North, he’s concerned for their […]
400 tractors expected to convene for Fermanagh protest
FERMANAGH farmers are expected to round up as many as 400 tractors for a procession in protest to agricultural inheritance tax changes. According to a recent Parades Commission application submitted by Ulster Farmers Union, the rally is expected to take place on January 25 at 2pm, commencing at the Enniskillen Mart on the Old Tempo Road […]
Elderly woman stuck in Fermanagh home
A WOMAN who lives in rural Fermanagh has said the “fear of God is in me” after she was trapped in her own home as her road was impassable and the authorities refused to help. Bridget Fitzpatrick, 65, lives on her own on the Mullynaburtlan Road, in the Knocks. Ms Fitzpatrick’s has been unable to […]
Fermanagh mother to speak at female summit in Dublin
A LOCAL mother has said she’s “truly honoured and grateful” to be selected as one of the main speakers at the much-anticipated Women’s Empowerment Summit in Dublin later this month. Enniskillen woman Geraldine McGrath has been confirmed as one of nine speakers at the major female-led workshop which will take place at The Hilton Hotel […]
Lack Primary School to officially close this year
By Niamh McGovern LACK Primary School will close at the end of this school year in what has come as a ‘shattering blow’ to the school community. Last year, the rural school, located on the Tirwinny Road, received a reprieve from closure by Education Minister, Paul Givan, but following Monday’s announcement, the school will discontinue with […]