FERMANAGH residents welcomed the “fantastic news” that the development of the Enniskillen bypass will kick off early next year after the Stormont Executive committed to its funding promise. Northern Ireland Infrastructure Minister, John O’Dowd, confirmed that Stormont would stand by its multi-million-pound investment commitment, allaying fears that the project would be shelved. Residents were left […]
Fermanagh group shows support against smoking
A FERMANAGH group has said its “delighted” to continue its commitment to end smoking in the locality as fears rise over the effect that it could have on your health. Belcoo O’Rahilly’s GAA club recently committed to its anti-smoking policy, with the club erecting new signage at its headquarters at MacNean Park, to demonstrate its […]
WATCH: Community spirit on full show at fun farm
FERMANAGH Fun Farm has partnered up with Killadeas Day Centre to provide weekly coffee mornings for the local community. The coffee mornings happen every Friday and are run by the service users of Killadeas Day Care Centre who take the orders and serve the yummy goods to customers. Alan Potters manager of Fermanagh Fun Farm […]
Demand will be ‘exceptional’ at foodbanks this winter
THE manager of a Fermanagh foodbank is anticipating “an unreal strain on capacity” as pensioners and elderly residents in the county prepare for yet another unprecedented winter. Over recent years, between the Covid pandemic and the cost of living crisis that followed, local households have been facing even more financial burdens over the cold winter months. While […]
Childcare support for Fermanagh parents
FERMANAGH parents breathed a huge sigh of relief after the Northern Ireland Executive confirmed “much needed support” is going to be offered to people struggling with childcare costs. Alongside the cost of living crisis, childcare costs have soared recently, with some parents forced to give up and take a break from employment to try and […]
Shock after ‘horrific’ rise in domestic violence cases
FERMANAGH Women’s Aid has united in grief with its colleagues around the North after three women were tragically murdered in the past four weeks in an “incredibly difficult time” locally. The Belfast community was left stunned on Friday when 43-year-old Rachel Simpson was murdered, with a 21-year-old man later charged by the Police Service of […]
Fermanagh Pride parade takes place despite protests
It was a historic day in Enniskillen on Saturday when the county’s first Pride parade took place.
Fermanagh Women’s Aid faces major pressures
Fermanagh Women’s Aid has called on local politicians and authorities to commit to ending domestic violence.
Domestic abuse the ‘least reported’ crime in the North
DOMESTIC abuse remains the crime least likely to be reported to the police in the North, according to a recent survey. The survey revealed that under two-thirds of people said they would be ‘very likely’ to contact police if they became victims of domestic abuse. The reluctance is even more pronounced among young people aged […]
St Aidan’s High School opens learning hub
ST Aidan’s High School Derrylin has recently opened a major new development which will enhance the learning environment for pupils and staff in a welcome “vote of confidence” for the school. A major redevelopment has been ongoing at the Fermanagh school, with Cookstown-based JDC Building Works Ltd heading up the project of erecting a new ‘Learning […]