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 […]


Fermanagh motorists fury at faded road markings


CORRESPONDENCE from the Department of Infrastructure on faded road markings which essentially urged motorists to be vigilant has left councillors demanding to know how it’s possible to look for something that’s invisible from neglect. One councillor described a mini-roundabout in his constituency as a “free-for-all” as it no longer has markings whatsoever. Previously, the Council […]


Fermanagh residents urged for views on new bypass


ENNISKILLEN residents have been urged to have their say on how the A4 Southern Bypass will maximise the ‘social, economic and environmental benefits’ for the county town. Following the resumption of the Stormont Executive, the people of the town were given a major boost when Northern Ireland Finance Minister Caoimhe Archibald allocated £16 million for […]


Serious safety concerns over state of main road


THERE are fears it’s just a matter of time before there is another tragedy on the main Enniskillen to Irvinestown road, with a local family living on the route speaking out about the dangers they are witnessing daily. The A32, as one of the main arteries in and out of the county town, is one of […]


Three-day Translink strike suspended


A THREE-DAY strike this week by transport workers in Northern Ireland, which threatened to disrupt the travel plans of thousands of Fermanagh commuters, has been suspended. Translink workers were due to walk out yesterday (Tuesday) for three days after their unions rejected a payment offer from the government. However, following talks on Sunday, the unions said there had been an […]