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Sun, 27 Nov 2022 07:45:00 +0000
‘The Two Sons’ is a smash hit in Derrygonnelly
Derrygonnelly Orange Hall was filled to the brim last week as the local community put on their production of ‘The Two Sons’.

Sun, 27 Nov 2022 07:20:00 +0000
Money Matters: Talking money, debt and poverty
This month, there’s a lot of talk when it comes to money. And it needs to continue.

Sun, 27 Nov 2022 08:00:00 +0000
Western Trust launch ‘Link to Wellbeing Project’
The Western Health and Social Care Trust (Western Trust) officially launched a new project on Friday November 18.

Sat, 26 Nov 2022 15:15:00 +0000
Fermanagh man anxious over lack of planning on emergency surgery
A Fermanagh man living with Crohn’s Disease has spoken of his concern about the suspension of emergency surgery at the South West Acute Hospital (SWAH).

Sat, 26 Nov 2022 07:24:00 +0000
Western Trust chief hits out at the media and councillors
The Chief Executive of the Western Health and Social Care Trust, Neil Guckian, has hit out at those criticising the handling of the South West Acute Hospital (SWAH) emergency surgery crisis.

Sat, 26 Nov 2022 07:40:00 +0000
Charity not seeking renewal for Rossorry Grove accommodation contract
A charity has revealed they will not be renewing their contract for one of Enniskillen’s supported accommodations.

Sat, 26 Nov 2022 15:22:00 +0000
Western Trust delegation attend Irvinestown meeting on SWAH's future
Representatives from the Western Health and Social Care Trust attended a public meeting in Irvinestown on the future of services at South West Acute Hospital (SWAH).

Sat, 26 Nov 2022 07:52:00 +0000
Fund's support for Aisling Centre helps build community resilience
NFU Mutual Agents and their staff at the local Enniskillen agency recently nominated local charity Aisling Centre, to receive a donation of £3,198.50 from NFU Mutual’s national £1.92million ‘Agency Giving Fund’.

Sat, 26 Nov 2022 07:13:00 +0000
NIAS looking at all options after SWAH decision
Northern Ireland Ambulance Service (NIAS) has not ruled out the use of independent providers following the upcoming changes to emergency surgery at South West Acute Hospital (SWAH).

Sat, 26 Nov 2022 07:09:00 +0000
Double top for Wilson family at 'Fermanagh Stars' Calf Show and Sale
There was an excellent turnout of quality pedigree beef and commercial stock for the inaugural 'Fermanagh Stars' Calf Show and Sale organised by the Fermanagh Pedigree Livestock Breeders Group held in the Exhibition Hall at the Ulster Farmers’ Mart...

Sat, 26 Nov 2022 07:03:00 +0000
UFU dinner: Farmers praised for feeding the world's population
The popular UFU annual dinner and dance attracted a good turnout at the Killyhevlin Hotel, Enniskillen on Friday evening.

Sat, 26 Nov 2022 15:25:00 +0000
Artist to host Christmas exhibition on Fermanagh/Donegal Border
Local artist Alison Britton will be having an exhibition of her beautiful work in The Cowshed Gallery, Tullyhommon/Pettigo open every weekend (Saturday and Sunday) throughout December from noon to 7pm.

Sat, 26 Nov 2022 15:15:00 +0000
Fermanagh and Omagh councillors seek answers on PSNI mining costs
Despite stern Unionist opposition, members of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council have voted by majority to continue fighting for answers in the long-running battle over the PSNI not charging for escorting explosives for the goldmining industry, eve...

Sat, 26 Nov 2022 14:58:00 +0000
Western Trust: ‘Communication with the public could have been earlier’
A Western Trust Medical Director has admitted that the Trust would have liked the communication with the public over the ongoing situation with emergency surgery at the South West Acute Hospital (SWAH) to have been earlier, but said due to rules and ...

Sat, 26 Nov 2022 07:40:00 +0000
Man and woman convicted of theft over role in incident
A man and a woman who were part of a group that entered a property uninvited and helped steal a television and money have been convicted of theft.

Sat, 26 Nov 2022 07:20:00 +0000
Bikers hit the road in honour of beloved late Fr. John Kearns
Sunday, November 6 saw the coming together of bikers from a wide area to remember Fr. John Kearns – the Monaghan priest who passed away on December 20, 2021, at his home in Garrison, Co. Fermanagh.

Sat, 26 Nov 2022 07:14:00 +0000
‘Disgusted’ councillors attack threat to SWAH
Members of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council have expressed their concerns around the announcement of the temporary withdrawal of emergency surgical services at the South West Acute Hospital (SWAH) during a tense meeting specially convened to disc...

Sat, 26 Nov 2022 07:05:00 +0000
Fermanagh schools make a difference in anti-bullying week
Fermanagh school children, teachers and support staff have come together for the biggest-ever Anti-Bullying Week.

Sat, 26 Nov 2022 06:16:00 +0000
Happy to step up and help a fundraiser
MORE than £10,000 has been raised thanks to the hugely successful and entertaining ‘Not So Strictly Come Dancing Enniskillen’ event held at the Killyhevlin Hotel last Thursday night.

Fri, 25 Nov 2022 16:37:00 +0000
Surgeons: Change will help secure a brighter, more stable future
A group of General Surgical Consultants who sit on the review of General Surgery Network have responded to the suspension of emergency surgery at the South West Acute Hospital (SWAH).

Fri, 25 Nov 2022 14:46:37 +0000
Sean Quinn documentary to air next week
This coming week, RTÉ will broadcast a landmark documentary series detailing the rise and fall of Seán Quinn and the repercussions for 'Quinn Country' and for Ireland.

Fri, 25 Nov 2022 12:51:00 +0000
Denzil McDaniel: Christians and Trump, a damaging pact with the devil
Standing in a packed train in Dublin last Saturday evening, I couldn’t help but hear the conversation of two fellow-passengers.

Fri, 25 Nov 2022 07:25:00 +0000
Fermanagh World War II veteran Thomas McBrien (102) passes away
'True' Enniskillener Thomas McBrien – a World War II veteran who was a recipient of the Burma Star medal – has died at the age of 102.

Fri, 25 Nov 2022 12:50:00 +0000
Housing order issued to combat bird flu spread in Northern Ireland
Mandatory housing measures for all kept birds and poultry are to come into force across Northern Ireland (NI) from midday on Monday (November 28) in a bid to combat the growing threat of avian flu.

Fri, 25 Nov 2022 10:32:46 +0000
Nurses to strike next month over pay after talks offer is rejected
Nurses are to hold two days of strike action next month in a dramatic escalation of the pay row raging across the NHS.

Fri, 25 Nov 2022 18:35:00 +0000
Hope, Healing and Growth event to kick start the new year
Described by previous attendees as “a real tonic – a summer’s day in the heart of winter”, the Aisling Centre’s annual Hope, Healing and Growth event will once again inspire and encourage as it returns to kickstart the new year.

Fri, 25 Nov 2022 16:33:00 +0000
Tributes to the late Enniskillen community stalwart Cecil Carson
Tributes have been paid to the much-loved Enniskillen community man Cecil Carson, a founder member of Enniskillen Rangers FC and 1st Inniskilling Scouts stalwart who many looked up to.

Fri, 25 Nov 2022 14:41:02 +0000
Roslea CCÉ sessions and classes
Roslea Comhaltas (CCÉ) sessions and classes will continue this week.

Fri, 25 Nov 2022 07:52:00 +0000
SWAH staff were ‘disappointed’ about suspension of emergency surgery
Disappointment was the feeling among staff at the South West Acute Hospital (SWAH) when they were informed of the decision taken by the Western Trust to temporarily suspend emergency general surgery at the hospital.

Fri, 25 Nov 2022 07:45:00 +0000
Western Trust’s presentation to Council slammed
The Chair of Save Our Acute Services (SOAS) has expressed his disappointment at the “content, style and tone” of the Western Trust presentation to Fermanagh and Omagh District Council last Thursday.

Fri, 25 Nov 2022 07:12:00 +0000
Trade unions get behind fight to save emergency surgery at SWAH
Trade unions have come out in support of the fight to retain emergency surgery services at the South West Acute Hospital (SWAH).

Fri, 25 Nov 2022 06:45:00 +0000
Fermanagh gallery Hambly & Hambly to launch Christmas exhibition
Ahead of the launch of their Christmas exhibition ‘JOY’ on Sunday, November 27, Hambly & Hambly are hosting an evening of dinner and jazz amid the art at the gallery space in Dunbar House, Enniskillen.

Thu, 24 Nov 2022 19:34:00 +0000
Fermanagh man tried to conceal over £22,000 in freezer
A 25-year-old man already on bail awaiting trial for drugs charges has appeared in court on multiple allegations of  possessing cannabis and criminal property.

Thu, 24 Nov 2022 16:50:00 +0000
Ring of steel demonstration to take place this weekend
There are plans for the South West Acute Hospital (SWAH) to be surrounded by hundreds of concerned Fermanagh citizens as they gather in support of staff this weekend.

Thu, 24 Nov 2022 13:14:00 +0000
Disappointment over lack of official Enniskillen lights’ switch-on
Acknowledging the “deep disappointment” among the public at the lack of a Christmas lights switch-on event in Enniskillen this year, Enniskillen BID are hosting a family friendly “get-together” in the town centre on Thursday, December 1.

Thu, 24 Nov 2022 12:45:00 +0000
Lisnaskea teenager calls for action on climate crisis at Belfast rally
“Inexperience should not be a barrier to action”, were the words of 19-year-old Eibhlinn Fee as she spoke to the huge crowd gathered at Belfast City Hall on the afternoon of Saturday, November 12 for the Climate Coalition Northern Ireland rally w...

Thu, 24 Nov 2022 12:00:00 +0000
Baroness Foster of Aghadrumsee takes her seat in the House of Lords
Northern Ireland’s former First Minister Dame Arlene Foster has taken her place in the House of Lords.

Thu, 24 Nov 2022 10:10:00 +0000
Enniskillen drugs find: Man to appear in court
A man is to appear in court today, Thursday, on a number of drugs-related offences.

Thu, 24 Nov 2022 09:18:05 +0000
Fermanagh drivers issued fines and penalty points following PSNI checks
Two drivers were issued with fines and penalty points after being detected for driving without insurance when the PSNI South Area Roads Policing Support Group were conducting checks last week.

Thu, 24 Nov 2022 17:10:00 +0000
Magic under the sea as ELO bring Little Mermaid to Ardhowen
There have been some fishy goings on at the Ardhowen Theatre this week.

Thu, 24 Nov 2022 14:24:00 +0000
Gildernew - this is a collapse of service, not transformation
Sinn Féin’s health spokesperson, and former Chair of the Stormont Health Committee, has said presenting the recent collapse of emergency surgery in the South West Acute Hospital (SWAH) as ‘transformation’ undermines genuine health transformati...

Thu, 24 Nov 2022 13:55:00 +0000
Irish author on 'Granny Nancy' book tour set to visit Fermanagh
The author of ‘Granny Nancy, Ireland’s Oldest Lady Who Lived, Loved and Laughed for 107 Years’ who is currently touring the book around the island of Ireland will visit Fermanagh this weekend.

Thu, 24 Nov 2022 13:43:00 +0000
Christmas Fayre in aid of charity at Mahon's Hotel, Irvinestown
The 3A’s (Anawim Adonai Africa) charity is hosting a Christmas Fayre in the Delaney Suite of Mahon’s Hotel, Irvinestown this Saturday (November 26) from 10am to 2.30pm.

Thu, 24 Nov 2022 13:29:00 +0000
Group to launch online memory map on Enniskillen's Back Streets
Fermanagh Genealogy Centre (FGC) is holding the launch of its Back Streets, Dardanelles online ‘memory map’ in Fermanagh House on November 26, with doors open from 1.15pm.

Thu, 24 Nov 2022 12:44:00 +0000
Graan to host annual draw with top prize £5,000
The Graan's annual draw, which has a grand prize of £5,000, will once again take place via webcam on Friday, December 2.

Thu, 24 Nov 2022 09:20:07 +0000
Aldi and Lidl issue separate recalls for unsafe products
Aldi and Lidl have both issued product recalls for items that may contain small pieces of plastic and undeclared allergens.

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 22:25:00 +0000
Rosemary Barton looking forward to UUP councillor role
Former Fermanagh South Tyrone MLA Rosemary Barton has returned to politics as she succeeds Councillor Bert Wilson to represent the Mid Tyrone DEA, it has been confirmed.

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 17:01:01 +0000
Adrian Dunbar fronts new TV series promoting Fermanagh and NI
Adrian Dunbar: My Ireland, a new TV series fronted by Fermanagh actor and Line of Duty star, Adrian Dunbar, begins airing on Channel 5 this evening (November 23).

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 14:53:00 +0000
Council clarifies issue of fence surrounding new Christmas tree
Following confusion over the blockage of the walk-through feature of the new Christmas tree now located in the town centre, Fermanagh and Omagh District Council has confirmed that the wooden fence currently surrounding the tree was erected as "a temp...

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 10:50:00 +0000
Dog shot by air rifle in Fermanagh in critical condition
A dog has been left in a critical condition after it is believed to have been shot with an air rifle.



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