A RALLYING cry has been made to Fermanagh’s workers to take to the streets for better pay. Mass strike action is planned for Thursday, January 18, with public sector workers across the North taking to the picket line. Nurses, teachers, civil servants and bus drivers will be just some of the workers involved in what will be the first general […]
Mount Lourdes’ Grace voices local issues at Stormont
Grace urged other young students across the county to ‘speak up and be counted’ in their bid to make Fermanagh a better place for all.
Fermanagh has one of largest road budgets in the North
It may be hard to believe, but the local area had one of the largest resource budgets for road repairs and improvements in the North.
Quinn writes to MLAs
FOLLOWING on from his letter to the Oireachtas Justice Committee in Dublin, Seán Quinn has now written to all MLAs in the North, alleging the PSNI had failed to investigate reports of “multiple acts of fraud and criminality.” Last month Mr Quinn wrote to TDs and senators who are members of the Justice Committee, calling for an investigation into alleged fraud during […]
Jessica-Elise is representing Fermanagh at Stormont
A BUDDING MLA for the future has encouraged Fermanagh’s young people to get involved in the Northern Ireland Youth Assembly. Jessica-Elise McArdle, 16, who is from Irvinestown and attends Omagh Academy, has spent the last two years representing the youth of Fermanagh & South Tyrone at Stormont. Applications are open to become an NI Youth […]
Troubles legacy chief to act as peacemaker
FORMER senior police officer Peter Sheridan has said he is ‘absolutely committed’ to carrying out his role as the head of investigations of a new Troubles legacy body. The controversial Troubles Legacy Bill came into law yesterday (Tuesday), the Northern Ireland Office confirmed. The Bill passed the final stage of scrutiny, Royal Assent, on Monday. Mr Sheridan, who is […]
Celebration planned for trad legend Dinie
THE achievements of one of Fermanagh’s most well known traditional musicians are set to be honoured at a special celebration at the upcoming Ulster Fleadh. On Thursday, 20 July, at the Dromore Sports Complex, some of the top Irish trad musicians and talents from across the North will take part in a celebration night for […]
Local health system facing severe cuts, warns Trust
“The health and social care system is facing some of its biggest challenges since the establishment of the NHS.”
Cuts put lives at risk
THE PEOPLE of Fermanagh have spoken, and their message is clear – get Stormont back up and running to prevent crippling cuts and help save local lives. Over the weekend we saw history in the making in Fermanagh, with Sinn Féin enjoying sweeping success in the local Council election. The party has credited its phenomenal […]
Fermanagh families to miss out on Budget support
“We need to see promises now translated into policies that put pounds into the pockets of families.”