As winter loosens its grip and the first hints of spring begin to appear, Lent rolls around once again – 40 days of reflection, repentance and preparation ahead of Easter. It begins with ashes and that quiet but powerful reminder of our own mortality: ‘Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return’. […]
Romance fraud is on the rise
ALTHOUGH Valentine’s Day has passed, people in Fermanagh are being urged to remain vigilant as romance scams continue to circulate online, increasingly driven by artificial intelligence. Online security experts warn that AI is being used to create convincing profiles and messages, making it harder to distinguish genuine connections from fraudulent ones. While not everyone using […]
Women avoid jail after shoplifting in Enniskillen
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TWO women have avoided jail after admitting a pre-meditated shoplifting spree in Enniskillen totalling £798. Mary McDonagh (20) and Geraldine Ward (18), both of Lawne Park, Ballyshannon, pleaded guilty at Enniskillen Magistrates Court on Monday to four counts of theft and criminal damage relating to incidents on February 13. The court heard that police received […]
Fermanagh included in free period products rollout
Fermanagh is continuing to play its part in the provision of free period products, ensuring that no one is left without access to essential sanitary supplies. Some people, however, may not yet be aware that the support is available locally. Period poverty, the inability to afford menstrual products, affects women and girls across the county, […]
Improvements planned for Ederney to Castlederg road
A major resurfacing scheme is to start next week on the road between Castlederg and Ederney. Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has announced that a £440,000 resurfacing scheme from Rotten Mountain Road for 2.1km to Meenclogher Road will begin on February 23. Minister Kimmins said: “This is a substantial investment for the Castlederg to Ederney route […]
Powerful ‘Be the Change’ message delivered to Brewster
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A POWERFUL message about tackling violence against women and girls was delivered to a the Brewster Park crowd on Sunday during the Fermanagh v Clare. At half-time, Kerrie Flood, CEO of Fermanagh and Omagh Women’s Aid, addressed supporters as part of the ‘Be the Change’ campaign – an initiative led by Fermanagh and Omagh District […]
Listed building status for famous Fermanagh bridge
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A well-known Fermanagh bridge has been given listed building status. It means Galloon Bridge in Newtownbutler is now protected by special planning laws which aim to preserve historic buildings and monuments. Set in the lakelands of Upper Lough Erne, the bridge at Galloon dates was opened in 1931 and is a good example of early […]
Man refused bail after alleged assault in Enniskillen
A MAN has been refused bail after an alleged strangulation assault in an Enniskillen hotel over the weekend. On Monday 29-year-old Dillon McLaughlin of Forthill, Sligo, was brought before Enniskillen Magistrates Court. He was charged with non-fatal strangulation against a woman, assault and resisting police, all allegedly occurring on Saturday, February 14. A police detective, who […]
Michael Kerr to be posthumously honoured at F&W Awards
THE late Michael Kerr, a stalwart of the local soccer fraternity who passed away suddenly last year, will be posthumously inducted into the Fermanagh and Western Football League Hall of Fame. The county was left stunned in June when Mr Kerr, a father-of-three, passed away suddenly at his home near Florencecourt, aged 40-years-old. Ahead of the […]
Renewed call for 24/7 thrombectomy in the North
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RENEWED calls have been made for the urgent introduction of a full-time thrombectomy service in the North amid concerns that limited operating hours are putting stroke patients at risk. A thrombectomy is a specialist medical procedure used to remove a blood clot from a blood vessel. When a clot blocks blood flow to the brain, […]