A LOCAL mother has spoken out about her struggle with Fermanagh’s mental health system, fearing for her teenage son amid rising suicide rates. The child, referred to as ‘R’ to protect his identity, is now 14 and has shown signs of mental health struggles and behavioural challenges since he was just seven years old. “My […]
It’s more than just a game for Barts O’Brien
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FEW embody life-long community spirit better than Barts O’Brien from Garrison, a devoted member of Devenish St Mary’s GFC for over four decades. Barts has been singled out by Ulster GAA as a shining example for Positive Ageing Month, which celebrates the joys of growing older and the contributions older people make to society. While […]
Michelle Gildernew calls North ‘a S**thole’ in podcast
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FORMER Fermanagh and South Tyrone MP Michelle Gildernew and DUP MP Ian Paisley Jr. feature in a new BBC podcast, Borderland – UK or United Ireland?, which tackles one of the most contentious questions in Northern politics: should there be a united Ireland? This podcast asks key questions about the shape and timing of any […]
Gary Quinn represents Fermanagh on new BBC quiz show
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A FERMANAGH man has put his knowledge to the test as a contestant on The Inner Circle, a brand new quiz show that recently launched on national television. The high-stakes series, which blends general knowledge with strategy and quick thinking, featured the local contestant in one of its early episodes, representing the county on a […]
Duffy’s dream comes to life on the big screen
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The long-awaited film ‘The Unholylands’, from Enniskillen filmmaker Paddy Duffy, officially hit cinemas across Ireland last Friday. The 26-year-old not only wrote, produced, and directed the film but also takes on a lead role in the coming-of-age comedy, which is set in Belfast’s notorious – and aptly nicknamed – ‘not so Holylands’. The story follows […]
Trust announces closure of SWAH consultation
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THE Western Trust has announced it is closing the public consultation on the permanent removal of emergency general surgery (EGS) at the SWAH and will now move forward on visioning work for ‘Future Health and Care Services in Fermanagh and West Tyrone’. In July 2025, the Health Minister asked the Trust to end the current consultation and begin the process […]
Enniskillen turns pink for Cancer Focus NI
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ST ANGELO Airport was transformed into a vibrant spectacle of colour on Sunday, September 28, as more than 400 runners, supporters, and volunteers gathered for Cancer Focus NI’s first Enniskillen Pink Run. The sold-out event, which helped mark the beginning of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, saw participants compete a non-competitive 5km fun run through the airport’s […]
Harvest festival with an Indian flavour in Enniskillen
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ALMOST 200 members of the Fermanagh Indian Association enjoyed a special celebration of ‘Onam’ in Enniskillen in a bid to “strengthen the connections” among the local community. Annually across India, residents take part in a harvest and cultural festival known as ‘Onam’ which dates back to the legend of Asura King Mahabali who once ruled […]
Three new playparks planned for Fermanagh
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THREE new play parks are set to be developed in Fermanagh over the next two years, as part of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council’s long-term Play Park Strategy. While the investment has been welcomed, concerns have been raised about delays in delivering similar facilities to more rural communities, with some not scheduled for action until […]
Foody Fermanagh at the fore of Neven’s new show
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FERMANAGH is to feature heavily in a new RTÉ One programme showcasing the food, culture, and people of Ulster, by award-winning chef Neven Maguire. Neven’s Ulster Food Tour sees Neven meeting food producers, chefs and bakers, as he visits cafes, restaurants and castles enjoying some of the delicious flavours Ulster has to offer, and meeting some of […]