An estimated £200,000 has been spent improving security arrangements at the Tyrone and Fermanagh Hospital following the tragic death of Mr Kells.
Inquest into Fivemiletown man’s death concludes
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Ernest Kells tragically died after going missing from the Tyrone and Fermanagh Hospital in April 2021.
Western Trust issues public appeal for SWAH support
The Trust has asked the public to stay safe this Halloween to prevent added pressure, and has also asked families to help with delayed discharges.
Prison for Enniskillen man who rammed car
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An Enniskillen man has been sentenced to 12 months in prison for a number of offences relating to what a judge called a ‘revenge attack’ last year. Kieran Redmond (37), of Sligo Road in Enniskillen, was due to appear before the court via video link from Maghaberry prison, but he failed to do so due […]
Don’t forget to wind back the clocks this weekend!
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Unfortunately it will mean that the evenings are getting darker, but at least we’re going to have an extra hour in bed when summertime officially comes to an end this weekend. With the colder nights beginning to close in, clocks will go back one hour on Sunday, (October 26) at 2am, and they won’t be […]
My Daddy, the Lough Erne legend
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The late Gerry ‘Maco’ McIntyre, who passed away peacefully on October 14 surrounded by his family, has been remembered by his daughter Finola ‘Fin’ McIntyre as a “passionate, free spirit.” She described him as a “wonderful father” who lived life on his own vibrant terms, embracing individuality, kindness, and a deep love for the world around him. […]
Concern about ambulance response times in Fermanagh
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The latest figures suggest the removal of emergency general surgery from the SWAH is putting added pressure on the ambulance service.
Minister vows to tackle Fermanagh flash flooding
Minister Kimmins has said her Department is ‘ready to respond’ to flooding in Fermanagh, during a visit to the county.
Enniskillen-born journalist revisits town’s darkest day
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A new podcast from Enniskillen-born journalist Mario Ledwith is shining fresh light on one of the town’s darkest days. Mario, who was born in the Erne Hospital just two days after the Poppy Day bombing on November 8, 1987, has always felt a deep, personal connection to the tragedy that claimed 12 lives and injured […]
Crucial documents around Enniskillen bombing lost
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IN his new podcast series, journalist Mario Ledwith uncovers troubling findings about the aftermath of the 1987 Enniskillen bombing. One of the key revelations concerns the destruction of crucial police documents which may have contained vital information about the attack. The files were reportedly lost during a ‘clean-up operation’ after asbestos was discovered at an RUC […]