North West commuters warned of cold weather conditions
The Road Safety Authority’s advising road users to prepare for cold weather conditions this morning. it comes as it prepares to launch it’s annual road safety appeal in the run up to Christmas. Met Eireann has issued a yellow warning for cold temperatures and icy patches across…
Public Consultation on SLNCR Greenway to begin this week
Public Consultation will begin regarding the Sligo, Leitrim and Northern Counties Railway Greenway this week. The proposed route will stretch from Sligo to Enniskillen, and will also encompass Leitrim and Cavan. The SLNCR Greenway has been touted as a “world-class” greenway, and will promote cross-border tourism between the Republic of…
Police probe into cold callers in Fermanagh
Police in Fermanagh are appealing for information in relation to cold calling reports in the area. Properties are said to have been targeted in the Tattymacall Road area of Lisbellaw on Thursday 30th June between 16.15pm and 17.00pm. Police would request anyone who may have seen a white…
Appeal over forest fire in Fermanagh
Police believe that a fire in a forest in County Fermanagh was started deliberately. They are appealing for information about fire damage caused in Jenkin’s forest, Cooneen, Brookeborough on Monday last at around 4pm Anyone who saw anyone acting suspiciously in the area are being asked to contact…
People from Sligo looking for hair-dos in Fermanagh
A hair salon in County Fermanagh says it has received an increase in calls from the south, ahead of reopening on Friday. They’ve had queries from as far away as Sligo for appointments. Daniel McCrossen owns Daniel Anthonys in Enniskillen and he says a large proportion of their clients are…
Christmas cards to acknowledge cross border relations
The Manorhamilton MD of Leitrim County heard requests this week for the the local authority to send Christmas cards to the Garrison Community Group and to the Cashel Community Association. It’s claimed that the gesture would show the Council’s commitment to the respective groups in the years ahead. Kinlough based…
Fermanagh glass company investing in furnaces, upskilling workers
A Derrylin, Co Fermanagh-based foods and drinks industry supply chain is investing more than 870,000 pounds in employee training. The firm, Encirc, specialises in glass container design, manufacturing, bottling and logistics solutions for the food and drink sector. Encirc is investing in rebuilding some of the largest furnaces in the…