FOLLOWING successful implementions elsewhere, three more schools in Fermanagh have been announced as the next to receive 20mph speed limit zones. This initiative marks a significant step towards creating safer environments for students during school hours, addressing long-standing concerns about traffic and pedestrian safety around these schools. As part of the Department’s ongoing commitment to […]
Fermanagh mourns death of legendary songwriter
THE Fermanagh community has been left deeply saddened following the passing of Mickey MacConnell who is recognised as one of Ireland’s finest singers and songwriters. Originally from Arney, but residing in Kerry in his later years, Mr MacConnell was a legendary figure in Irish folk music, rising to prominence when he wrote ‘Only Our Rivers […]
Consultation to permanently suspend EGS at SWAH
A consultation to permanently remove general emergency surgery from SWAH is to launch this month. There was a unanimous decision by the Western Trust to proceed with a consultation on the permanent suspension of Emergency General Surgery at SWAH at a Western Trust meeting today. Diana Armstrong MLA has expressed her concern at today’s announcement. […]
New nature reserve to be developed in Fermanagh
ULSTER Wildlife said they were “so pleased” to be able to acquire a 90-acre area of farmland in Fermanagh which is set to be turned into a major new nature reserve to benefit the community. The nature conservation charity recently confirmed that it has purchased land in Derrygonnelly, formerly owned by the Nixon family and […]
Strong support for new Cancer Focus centre
THE Enniskillen and wider Fermanagh community is continuing to rally in support of a leading charity group which has set up a major state-of-the-art centre to help people living with cancer. A range of fundraising initiatives have been taking place recently to support the development of the Cancer Focus therapeutic centre, which has been established […]