ALMOST two years after he was first imprisoned for contempt of court following an alleged dispute involving a transgender student, Enoch Burke’s family turned out in protest in Enniskillen. In September 2022, Mr Burke was suspended from Wilson’s Hospital School in Westmeath following a disciplinary process. The secondary school teacher, who is an Evangelical Christian, was […]
SWC chief welcomes pay deal for local lecturers
THE news that lecturers are set to join teachers in Fermanagh and accept an improved pay settlement was music to the ears of the principal and chief executive of South West College in Enniskillen. Celine McCartan said she was “pleased that an improved pay offer was tabled to lecturers’ trade unions” after the offer was endorsed by […]
Fermanagh man buys The Linen Green for £4 million
A FERMANAGH man has agreed a multi-million pound deal to buy Moygashel-based The Linen Green. The 122,266 square feet area consists of around 30 retailers, businesses and coffee shops and it’s a popular stop-off for keen shoppers and tourists to the North. Enniskillen businessman David Mahon of David Mahon Properties has purchased The Linen Green […]
Enniskillen protest planned to save BT/EE jobs
On Saturday, a ‘Save Our Site’ public rally organised by the NI Communication Workers’ Union (CWU) will take place at the Diamond, Enniskillen.
March and rally to make impact
PLANS have been finalised for the major march and demonstration in Enniskillen tomorrow (Thursday) in support of the public sector workers’ strike for pay parity. The strike action will be mainly made up of public sector workers in health, education, transport and other public services across the North, while token shows of solidarity are expected from trade union members […]
Pride weekend a success, despite small protest
THE ORGANISERS of last weekend’s Pride shows in Enniskillen said they were touched by the support of the local community and have thanked all those who helped make the events a huge success. With preparations well underway for Fermanagh’s first official Pride celebration next June, the local committee organised two fundraising and awareness nights at the Westville Hotel […]
SWAH ‘Ring of Steel’ protest this Saturday
The idea is to show solidarity with the staff and support for the hospital.
Belleek community turns out for SWAH protest
“As we live in the most rural area in the north we need to be protected when it comes to emergency health care.”
WATCH: Trust grilled by Fermanagh councillors on SWAH
Emotions were running high in the chamber at the Townhall last night, following the suspension of emergency surgery at the SWAH.
Protest planned for emergency SWAH Council meeting
A number of other events are also taking place tonight, including a launch of an international appeal, a community meeting, and a 5k fundraiser.