New support measures for NI beef farmers


A NEW support scheme has been established by the Department for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs as a “significant milestone” has been set for beef farmers throughout the North. The Department for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs recently introduced its new Beef Carbon Reduction (BCR) Scheme with the aim of helping to support the agricultural […]


Fermanagh farmers receive Direct Payments


FERMANAGH farmers have begun to receive their Direct Payments, with the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) confirming almost £260 million had been paid out on the first day of the 2024 scheme. A total of 23,254 farmers, representing 98 percent of eligible applicants, were paid on September 2, the first day of […]


Support welcomed for dementia sufferers


A NEW scheme has been set up to ‘provide comfort and stimulate cherished memories’ for Fermanagh residents who are living with dementia. In startling figures, it’s estimated that there are over 20,000 people living with dementia in the North. The number is expected to double over the next 16 years, by 2040. The Council has […]


40-unit development at Sligo Road in Enniskillen


A NEW development on the Sligo Road in Enniskillen will bring 40 new homes to the area. The build is progressing to the first phase of 20 units, with an estimated handover for the full project aimed to be in early 2026. This general needs scheme is part of the local housing association Choice Housing’s commitment to […]