Calls for additional public transport in Kiltyclogher
A Leitrim councillor says he fears people may not continue living in areas such as Kiltyclogher if public transport is not improved. In recent times, the north Leitrim rural village gained national and international attention for its success with its online ‘Kilty Live’ campaign to attract residents into the area,…
Brexit event in Enniskillen this (Thurs.) evening
A special event on Brexit will take place this evening in Fermanagh House in Enniskillen at 8 o clock. It will be hosted by Sinn Fein’s Martina Anderson MEP and Michelle Gildernew, MP for Fermanagh and South Tyrone. Speakers will include Peter Quinn, director of Lakeland Dairies; John Sheridan of…
Man dies following crash near Enniskillen
A man has died following a road traffic collision near Enniskillen. It occurred on the Belfast Road yesterday morning. The Police Service is appealing to anyone who was travelling on the road over the last number of days and may have noticed a vehicle off the road to contact them…
Belleek campaigners accuse bank management of ignoring their petition
The president of Belleek chamber of commerce believes the people of the town have been ignored in their fight to keep the local Bank of Ireland branch open. Bridie Gormley was speaking following confirmation that the bank’s branch in the border town is to close next month. The decision comes…
Search on this Valentines for ‘charming’ Rose escorts from the North West
This Valentines Day, the search is on for lads from Sligo, Donegal and Leitrim to put themselves forward as escorts in this summer’s Rose of Tralee festival. ROSE of Tralee, Maggie McEldowney, has challenged young men nationwide to see if they have what it takes to be a Rose Escort…
Enniskillen to Belleek road will close next week for resurfacing work
People travelling from Donegal to Enniskillen will benefit from an investment to improve the road north of the border. £100,000 is being invested to improve a short section of the A46 Loughshore Road from Enniskillen to Belleek at Blaney. The resurfacing works on this road, which is an important link…
Major refurbishment works announced for Enniskillen
A major investment has been announced for Enniskillen town centre. The Minister for Communities in the Northern Ireland Executive Paul Givan this week announced funding of 4.7 million pounds for the project. Fermanagh & Omagh District Council will provide a further half a million pounds to bring the funding total…