FERMANAGH has been left shaken after a spate of serious road accidents and tragedies over the past week, including two separate fatal crashes just 48 hours apart. Mark Johnston from Newtownbutler was tragically killed on Thursday night after he was involved in a one-vehicle crash on the Newbridge Road. The dangers of Fermanagh’s road have further […]
Fermanagh cheapest place for rental housing
HOUSES and homes in Fermanagh are the cheapest to rent in the North as the local demand increases and many young couples are left fearful as they make the step onto the property ladder. It was recently reported that it costs an average of £623 per month to rent a house in Fermanagh. In line […]
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 […]
Major rise in disposable vapes sold in Fermanagh
A LOCAL shop worker has said the number of disposable vapes being sold locally is “scary” after an Enniskillen store was revealed as the second highest seller of the items in the North. Disposable vapes first hit the UK market in 2015 and they’ve risen in popularity among all age ranges, with suppliers creating vapes […]
All-Ireland champion Lindsay leads the way
FOURTEEN-YEAR-OLD Jenson Lindsay from Enniskillen is basking in All-Ireland glory after he was named ‘Senior Young Handler’ following his success at the recently held Elphin Agricultural Show. Thousands of farming and agricultural enthusiasts turned out to the Elphin Agricultural Show, held in north Roscommon, for the event, with the Enniskillen man showcasing his skills in […]
Fermanagh’s John Garrity grabs attention of Brett Young
FERMANAGH music star John Garrity said he was delighted to be invited ‘as a guest’ to the concert of American Country music star Brett Young. The 43-year-old singer-songwriter from California recently sold-out the Botanic Gardens in Belfast, with huge crowds of Country music fans turning out to the concert. Before his Belfast concert, the award-winning […]
Celebrating intergenerational week in Garrison
AN age gap didn’t stop two generations in Garrison coming together to mark global intergenerational week. Little Smarties pre-school and the Garrison weekly coffee morning group came together to plant trees and sow wild flower seeds. The event saw both groups spending time with each other and bonding while they spread seeds and planted two trees at Rusheen […]