AN Enniskillen-based initiative which is aiming to bring the “young and old in the community” together has received significant financial support. It was recently confirmed that The Kindness Postbox has received £1,000 from the SPAR retailer, with the organisation pledging £20,000 to support different groups and initiatives in the North. Developed by Nuala O’Toole during […]
Family fundraiser in memory of Vanessa, James and Sara
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A NIECE of the late Vanessa Whyte and cousin to her two children, James and Sara Rutledge, is holding a charity fundraiser in their memory. Danielle Whyte, who lives in Galway, has launched the fundraiser to support Women’s Aid, in memory of the much-loved families whose deaths united the country in grief. Vanessa (45) and […]
Trust to hold workshop to discuss the vision for SWAH
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Save Our Acute Services is calling on the Western Trust management to fully consider the 20 recommendations identified by the campaign as part of its roadmap for South West Acute Hospital (SWAH). The call came after the Trust confirmed to trade union representatives that it would hold a ‘workshop’ after its September [4th] Board meeting […]
New RNLI navigator completes 2nd call-out in 48 hours
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Matthew Nelson, a Carrybridge local, who has volunteered with Carrybridge Lifeboat for the past five and a half years, has successfully completed his Navigator Pass Out. There was little time to rest for Matthew however as the lifeboat was called out by the Coastguard twice in the following days where he put his new skills […]
Father and son run for Oak Healthy Living Centre
ON OCTOBER 12, Liam Leonard and his son Oisín will run a half marathon in Perth, Western Australia — not for medals, but for something far more meaningful. Their goal is to raise funds for the Oak Healthy Living Centre in Liam’s hometown of Lisnaskea, a community that has faced significant mental health challenges, including the […]
Garrison public meeting on future of SWAH surgery
A PUBLIC meeting will take place in Garrison tomorrow, Thursday, 21 August, to discuss the impact of the removal of emergency general surgery from the South West Acute Hospital (SWAH) in Enniskillen. Campaign group SOAS (Save Our Acute Services) has been invited to speak at the event, where they will present their roadmap and proposals, […]
Castle Island Charity Swim celebrates 10th year
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THE ANNUAL Castle Island Charity Swim proudly celebrated its 10-year anniversary on Sunday, drawing swimmers and supporters from across the region to raise funds for the RNLI. Originally scheduled for earlier in the summer, the event was postponed due to poor weather, but spirits were high as it finally went ahead under blazing sunshine. With […]
Driver (25) temporarily disqualified
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AN Irvinestown man has been temporarily disqualified from driving after he entered a number of guilty pleas to serious motoring charges. Tiernan Allen (25), of Lack Road in Irvinestown, appeared before Enniskillen Magistrates Court on Wednesday (August 13) in relation to a number of driving offences which occurred in April. Allen’s legal team entered guilty […]
Enniskillen Rangers retire jersey for Michael Kerr
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THERE were emotional scenes at the Ball Range on Saturday when Enniskillen Rangers made the decision to retire the number three jersey in memory of the much-loved Michael Kerr. An impeccable minutes applause was observed ahead of the opening game of the Fermanagh and Western Football League match between Enniskillen Rangers and Ballinamallard United Reserves, […]
Community mourns the passing of ‘Red Barry’ Leonard
THE FERMANAGH community has been saddened following the death of Barry ‘Red Barry’ Leonard. Formerly of Sligo Line, Point, Letterbreen, Barry has been remembered as a ‘gentleman’ who was ‘full of craic’. Belcoo GAA paid tribute following the passing of Barry, a long-time supporter and member of the club’s extended family. “All club activities have […]