FERMANAGH hurlers stepped up preparations for the start of the Allianz National Hurling League with a challenge game against Sligo on Sunday afternoon. A new look Erne team lined out over the weekend in an important challenge game, ahead of the start of the league, which begins at the end of the month. Fermanagh are […]
Halo All-Star Cheerleading launches in Fermanagh
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A PASSIONATE former competitive cheerleader is bringing a brand-new opportunity to Fermanagh with the launch of Halo All-Star Cheerleading. The club has been created by Leanne Howe, who has 17 years of experience in the sport and a strong commitment to building confidence, teamwork and athletic skill through cheerleading. Leanne said, “I am a fully […]
Probation for man following Enniskillen assault
AN Enniskillen man who was involved in a ‘very unsavoury incident’ which included assaulting an individual, causing criminal damage and disorderly behaviour has been sentenced to probation. Francie Crumlish (19), of Rossorry Church Road in Enniskillen, appeared before Enniskillen Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday (January 21) to face the charges relating to October 2025. The court […]
Irish unity group to engage with unionist organisation
A NEW group set up by Fermanagh and Omagh District Council to explore the benefits of Irish unity is to extend an invitation to meet a unionist research group. The Irish Unity Working Group is seeking to carry out research, events and engagement in relation to the role that could be played by local government […]
SOAS welcomes expansion of elective surgery at SWAH
HOSPITAL campaign group Save Our Acute Services (SOAS) has welcomed a series of announcements about increased elective procedures being conducted at South West Acute Hospital. A spokesperson for the group said, “While the decision does not address the three-year-long withdrawal of emergency surgery from the hospital, it will mean that elective surgery – where patients […]
Western Trust responds to SOAS roadmap for SWAH
The Western Trust has issued a lengthy statement this evening on the SOAS roadmap for SWAH services.
Report published following Enniskillen health event
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A report has been published on the discussion of ‘Delivering Rural Health & Care in a New Ireland’ which took place in Enniskillen Westville Hotel on November 26. It is part of Sinn Féin’s Commission on the Future of Ireland programme, with a number of events taken place across the county. […]
Irvinestown mourns ‘one in a million’ Angela Maguire
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THE LATE Angela Maguire (née McElholm) has been remembered as someone who was ‘one in a million’ and someone who brought laughter to those around her, as the Irvinestown community mourns the death of the devoted grandmother. Formerly of Main Street, Irvinestown, she passed away peacefully at her late residence last Wednesday (January 21). A wave […]
Stafford wants Ballinamallard to ‘be more clinical’
BALLINAMALLARD manager Mark Stafford said he was “disappointed for the players” after their defeat to Limavady United at Ferney Park on Saturday afternoon. Despite dominating possession for long spells, the Mallards were unable to break down the Limavady defence, with a goal from Leon Boyd the difference in their Playr-Fit Championship meeting. It has been […]
‘Optimistic change’ for leadership of UUP
IT IS understood Fermanagh woman Diana Armstrong MLA will be the next deputy leader of the Ulster Unionist Party. Ms Armstrong, who is the daughter of former UUP leader Harry West, announced she was standing for the position earlier this month. It is now expected she will be officially ratified in to office on January […]