Maggie Mohan, 54 St. Patrick’s Park, Roslea, Co. Fermanagh. Saturday February 7th peacefully at her home surrounded by her family. Loving mother to Mary-Clare (Billy), Pat, John (Theresa), Margaret (Kieran) and Ally (Kate), devoted grandmother to all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, sister to Michael, Gerard, Moya and Bridget. Pre-deceased by her husband Anthony Snr., and […]
Patients facing growing delays for diagnoses
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THOUSANDS of local people face the wait of a lifetime each month in Fermanagh, and unfortunately it appears that wait is becoming even longer. Between the beginning of July and the end of September last year, a total of 20,475 people in the Western Trust area were awaiting a diagnostic test, many for longer than […]
Hundreds turn out in Enniskillen for SWAH rally
The event has been organised by Fermanagh campaign group Save Our Acute Services.
Enniskillen man denies restraining order breach
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THE CASE of a forty-six-year-old man arrested for breaching a Restraining Order imposed following conviction for domestic violence offences is to be contested. Leslie Moyo from Derrin Road, Enniskillen was first brought to court following an incident on October 28 last year charged with twice assaulting a woman. Moyo, previously remanded in custody, admitted assaulting […]
Mallards remember youth coach Eric
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TRIBUTES have been paid to the late Eric Bruce whose lifelong dedication to coaching and supporting young players left a lasting mark across the local area. Mr Bruce, formerly of Galbally Road in Trillick, passed away peacefully at the South West Acute Hospital in Enniskillen on January 25. A stalwart of Ballinamallard United Football Club, he […]
Community unites for launch of new pitch in Fermanagh
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CURRENT and former pupils and staff members of St Ninnidh’s Primary School in Derrylin recently turned out to the school for the official opening of its new 3G facility. After months of development, the new pitch, which will provide the students with a safe place to play a range of sports, was opened on Thursday […]
Major revamp to defibs in Fermanagh
A MAJOR upgrade has taken place on all of the current defibrillators in the Derrygonnelly area, thanks to significant support from the National Lottery Community Fund. After receiving £14,000 in funding, The Sillees Defibrillator Support Group has upgraded the cabinets containing the potentially life-saving equipment. There are currently seven defibrillators located at Boho Community Centre, […]
Major knitted display returns to Enniskillen
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A UNIQUE exhibition which depicts what life was like during World War II has made its much-anticipated return to the town. ‘Britain at War’, the second display from The Longest Yarn’, is featuring at St Macartin’s Cathedral in Enniskillen until March 20, with a large crowd expected to turn out to witness the knitted and […]
Fermanagh GAA star Brenda supports Make-A-Wish Ireland
FERMANAGH ladies player Brenda Bannon recently stopped off at Croke Park to attend a major partnership launch between the Gaelic Players Association and Make-A-Wish Ireland. For over three decades, Make-A-Wish Ireland has been supporting children with significant medical conditions and their families, with over 3,5000 supported by the organisation since its establishment in 1992. The […]
Celebration for everyone baptised at Enniskillen church
A SPECIAL celebration will be held at St Michael’s Parish Church today (Saturday) to remember all of the parishioners who were baptised at the place of prayer over the past 150 years. The Mass, which takes place at 12 noon on Saturday (February 7), is the latest event to be held to mark the 150th […]