A FERMANAGH mother-of-one has said she “solely relies on our family” to provide childcare as the ongoing cost of the service worryingly soars throughout the North. An increasing number of local parents have been forced to give up work or take a break from employment as childcare costs continue to rise rapidly and have a major […]
Fermanagh shoppers ready for Christmas
NOW we’re in September, signs of Christmas are starting to appear in our shops, but is September too early to start your Christmas shopping? For many, especially parents, Christmas can be a hard time financially but planning ahead could make the holiday’s less burdensome. As well as Spar shops across the country starting their 12 […]
‘Ciara’s Library’ is helping Fermanagh charities
A FERMANAGH mother who suffered from postnatal depression said she was “delighted” to be able to support a leading local charity who helps parents who are struggling with their mental health. Ciara Fitzpatrick, who has openly described suffering from the mental health condition which affects every one in 10 woman who give birth, has recently teamed […]
Parents left concerned by excessive speeding
A FERMANAGH and South Tyrone MLA has said she’s glad’ that measurers to curtail speeding have been taking place in Derrylin and Teemore. Sinn Féin’s Áine Murphy recently reached out to the local Council for help, after she was contacted by concerned parents regarding the excessive speeding of motorists in those areas. “After repeatedly raising […]
Fermanagh parents struggling to pay for school uniforms
“I didn’t know if I would get it in time for them starting school which meant that my food shopping money had to go on uniforms.”
Parents ‘up in arms’ over expensive school uniforms
“Clothes shops and shoe shops needed to be reopened before schools started back up.”
Parents speak out on return to school
IN LESS than two weeks, pre-school, nursery and primary school pupils in P1 to P3 will be making their long awaited return to school after Education Minister Peter Weir announced a phased reopening plan to begin from 8 March. However, parents have criticised Mr Weir’s decision, deeming it “senseless” as remote learning will come back […]
Parents playing their part during pandemic
Parents are encouraged to play with their children as much as possible.
New app launched to help worried parents
WITH FERMANAGH schools closed, meaning children and young people are at home and spending much more time on phones and tablets, it is important parents can know they are safe and protected online. To that end a new safeguarding app has been launched so parents and carers can access advice and information on the various […]
Angry protests at Brollagh as children lose free pass
Parents and children walk 2km to highlight dangers