Giles Knight reflects on how he battled through Storm


THE neighbours could have heard us, leastways, the cat hid under the sofa. At 6.27 on a late January evening, the lights came back on. An assault on the senses – the front room illuminated. Out in the yard, my brain registered its meaning, but still it took a moment, stalled in disbelief. Running in […]

OT Karen is leading the way in Cambodia


AN occupational therapist who set off to volunteer in a severely unresourced hospital in Cambodia last week said she’s “amazed at the resilience” of the people who live with major health conditions. Karen Murphy from Derrygonnelly, a former Mount Lourdes student, is a Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist who works at Kingsbridge Hospital. She also runs a […]

EADS to perform its first ever Wilde play


By Annie Flynn HUMOUR, wit and downright absurdity is how Enniskillen amateur dramatic society spokesperson describes their latest upcoming play, Oscar’s Wilde’s– The importance of being Earnest. The play will be performed at the Ardhowen Theatre from 13–15 February at 8pm. EADS is one of the longest running drama groups in Ireland, formed in 1928. The importance […]

Armstrong calls for improved dog breeding welfare


DIANA Armstrong MLA met with representatives from Dogs Trust at an event hosted by the charity in Stormont recently, with the aim of improving welfare for dogs and their owners. The charity held the event in Parliament Buildings to raise awareness of the need for responsible dog breeding and rehoming, and how current legislation could […]

Kesh stalking accused claimed ‘God sent him’


DESPITE strong police objections bail has been agreed in the case of a 43-year-old man accused of stalking his ex-partner. Romanus Mosejevas from Boa Island Road, Kesh is accused of engaging in conduct amounting to stalking the woman causing her to suffer fear, alarm or substantial distress on January 25. A police officer aware of […]

Bawnacre Centre manager reflect on 40 years at the helm


GEORGE Beacom said it’s “a privilege to serve all sections” of the Fermanagh community after he was recognised with an award to celebrate his 40-plus years of employment with the Council. The Bawnacre Centre manager is one of the county’s most recognisable figures. He’s been to the fore at the Irvinestown facility since it opened in […]

New gambling measures welcomed


FAMILIES who have lost loved ones to gambling addictions have welcomed Stormont’s latest measures to curb the issue, as the cost-of-living crisis continues to have an impact. Sinn Féin recently passed a motion at Stormont, which would see greater support networks and an improvement to services made available for people living with gambling addictions locally. […]

Cancer fundraising events confirmed for Fermanagh


LOCAL groups have praised the community for “making a lasting difference to cancer patients and their families” as anticipation builds towards the development of a new support centre. Anticipation is building in Enniskillen towards the development of the Cancer Focus Support Centre in the town, which is aiming to make a difference to cancer patients and […]