FEMALE politicians in Fermanagh have said they ‘won’t be silenced’, as they speak out on the high level of sexist abuse they receive online. Fermanagh and South Tyrone MLAs, Áine Murphy and Jemma Dolan, recently shared some of the hate messages posted on their online platforms. One of those messages stated the elected representatives were a ‘pair of tramps’. “This […]
New Lidl projected to turnover £12m in Enniskillen
THE massive turnover of Fermanagh’s biggest supermarkets has been revealed, with Asda alone turning over a whooping £40 million a year. The figures were disclosed in a report by Council planners, which recommends granting permission for a controversial new Lidl store in Enniskillen. In their report, the planners carried out an assessment on the health of the county’s […]
Fermanagh Holidaymakers warned of online scams
FERMANAGH holiday-makers have been urged to proceed with caution when booking their trips online, with a rise in what police are calling “holiday fraud.” The PSNI has revealed figures showing it received 74 reports of holiday fraud last year, accounting for a loss of £105,553 across the North. This figure is likely to be much higher […]
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 […]
Country music star Derek Ryan leading the way online
OVER 15 million people listened to Enniskillen’s Country music star Derek Ryan on YouTube so far this year, as the popular singer firmly stakes his claim as one of the top talents in the country. The Carlow man, who has set up home in Enniskillen, recently confirmed his YouTube viewing figures for 2024, which revealed […]
Fermanagh campaigner welcomes gambling pledge
A FATHER who lost his son to suicide as a result of a serious gambling addiction has welcomed the UK Government’s pledge to reduce the amount of money people can spend on slot machines. Since November 2013, when their son Lewis died tragically, Pete and Sadie Keogh have been campaigning for a change in gambling […]
Fans left disappointed after Oasis ticket sale
MANY Fermanagh Oasis fans were left disappointed over the weekend when they were unable to secure tickets for the recently announced 2025 gigs. Noel and Liam Gallagher announced last week they had put their differences behind them, confirming the band’s reunion. The tickets went on sale at 8am on Saturday morning on Ticketmaster when fans waited […]
Week of Hope… The Graan Novena to go ahead online
THE annual Graan Novena of Hope is to go ahead this year as planned, albeit by webcam. Beginning on Saturday, 28th February and running until the evening of Monday, 8th March the congregation of the Graan are invited to attend the much-anticipated Novena online. The Novena will be held each evening at 7pm except on […]
Stay safe online this festive season
WITH the circuit breaker lockdown in force this week , many of us will be turning online for much of our seasonal shopping. Whether you’re still staying local with your virtual shop or using international sites, or even enjoying some festive gaming, it is paramount to make sure you and your family stay safe online […]
It’s (almost) business as usual thanks to the web
ENNISKILLEN retailers are mixing bricks and mortar with click to order in a bid to enable customers to keep their wardrobes up to date during lockdown. Joining the online movement is Graham a long established Enniskillen business which temporarily closed its doors to customers several weeks ago in accordance with official government guidance. Graham has […]