A FERMANAGH politician has vowed to “push for more public transport links” in the county after she got a sneak look at a new multi-million pound hub in Belfast which will revitalise public transport. Fermanagh and South Tyrone MLA, Deborah Erskine, was present at the opening of the Grand Central Station in Belfast awhich is […]
First World War medals returned to Brookhill
A BELFAST woman who wanted to honour her friend’s legacy has managed to bring a set of Great War medals back to Fermanagh, with the help of a local historian. Heather Loveday grew up next to a woman named Elizabeth Parker on the Donegall Road in Belfast. After Elizabeth passed away, Heather found a set […]
Lisbellaw benefits from Covid recovery investment
THE PICTURESQUE village of Lisbellaw is looking even prettier after receiving an investment boost from a Covid recovery scheme. Funded to the tune of £122,500 from the Covid Recovery Small Settlement Regeneration Programme, locals recently celebrated the completion of the Lisbellaw Village Enhancement Project. The project was supported by Femanagh and Omagh Council (FODC), and saw improvements made throughout […]
Lisnaskea road closed following serious collison
A road is closed in Lisnaskea following a serious road traffic collision. A spokesperson from PSNI said, “The Moat Road in Lisnaskea is currently closed due to a serious road traffic collision. Will update in due course.”
Fermanagh business ‘thrilled’ to take over Meath firm
LEADING Fermanagh business Ernco has said it’s “thrilled” to confirm the takeover of a well-established Meath firm in what’s a major move and addition to the Derrylin-based company. Set up in 2006, Ernco is one of the leading firms in the production of branding signage and temporary traffic management signs and it confirmed the takeover […]
Fermanagh mother backs breastfeeding campaign
CALLS are increasing for Fermanagh mothers to be able to avail of “proper support” as they embark on the very challenging journey of breastfeedings, in a bid to help and support their newborn children. Fermanagh and South Tyrone MLA, Jemma Dolan, has urged the Northern Ireland Executive to support mothers in their breastfeeding journey, as […]
Fermanagh school a step closer to long awaited move
BUNSCOIL an Traonaigh, Lisnaskea appears to be a step closer to their long-awaited move to a new site in Lisnaskea, with the Irish language nursery school coming alongside them. The Department of Education, under Minister Paul Givan, confirmed over the summer that a statutory nursery unit will be established at Naiscoil an Traonaigh. That has now […]
Calls for public inquiry into Fermanagh GP crisis
THERE have been calls for a public inquiry into the situation not only at Lisnaskea GP practice, but into the crisis across the county. Maple Healthcare is currently the largest GP practice in the North, with around 15,000 patients on its books. Just over 10 years ago there were only 2,100 patients registered at the […]
Fermanagh band Tully releases new single
A FERMANAGH band has taken another major step in their music career by releasing an exciting new single as they continue to take the local scene by storm. On Monday evening, ‘Tully’ confirmed that they’ve recorded a song titled, ‘Dying Day’, by Brandi Carlile. ‘Tully’ has risen through the ranks in recent weeks after they […]
Final call for BT payphones in Fermanagh
IT’S the end of an era for Fermanagh payphones after BT confirmed that it’s set to remove in the region of 19 existing phone boxes which remain in the county as part of its major new overhaul. BT, otherwise known as British Telecom’s, recently confirmed that it was set to close down and remove the […]