The pipe band have been celebrating after triumphing at the world championships in Glasgow.
Has everything changed in Fermanagh and South Tyrone?
Only time will tell if Fermanagh South Tyrone has finally lost its title of the most closely fought constituency in the UK.
Tom Elliott appointed Baron of Ballinamallard
The Fermanagh South Tyrone MLA has received his new title as he prepares to join the House of Lords.
Fermanagh’s Tom Elliott appointed to House of Lords
No matter what the result of tonight’s count in Fermanagh South Tyrone the UUP will have at least one member from the constituency in Westminster.
Motorists welcome scheme to help cut MOT wait times
FERMANAGH motorists and politicians have ‘welcomed’ the introduction of temporary exemption certificates [TECs] which are aiming to help tackle the ever-growing waiting times for MOTs. It’s been well documented that motorists in the county and in the North have been facing lengthy delays in getting MOT tests, with many unable to book an appointment before […]
Decision delayed on closure of Fermanagh primary school
The school in rural Fermanagh will remain open for at least another year now.
Cocaine use rife in local rural areas
THE USE of hard drugs, particularly cocaine, is rife in rural Fermanagh. That’s the shocking message from a local health worker, who said the ‘use of hard drugs has been prevalent’ in even some of Fermanagh’s isolated areas. “The use of hard drugs such as cocaine has been prevalent for a while in even the most rural areas […]
Ballinamallard United in battle to make ends meet
MOST local businesses have been hit hard during the current economic climate, and Ballinamallard United FC are no different. With gate receipts down 40 per cent since Covid and the cost-of-living crisis taking its toll, the Northern Ireland Football League Championship side has had to greatly reduce their overall spending. “It’s difficult to find revenue […]
Children’s playgroup programme at risk thanks to cuts
A PLAYGROUP worker has spoken of the devastating effect that education cuts will have on children. Michelle McGrory from Newtownbutler Playgroup helps run ‘The Railway Kids Programme’ for young children aged two to three-years-old and has been funded by the Pathway Fund that was set up to enhance amongst other things, the pre-school sector. However, […]
Group of doctors to take over Lisnaskea GP surgery
The group of GPs will take over Maple Healthcare this month.