LOCAL doctor Patrick Treacy is urging people to “recognise the resilience within themselves” as he prepares to celebrate 25 years since he was released from a Saddam Hussein jail in Iraq. The world renowned professor from Garrison has spoken publicly about his ordeal in a new book titled ‘Don’t Give Up On Your Dreams’, which […]
Fermanagh families enjoy trip of a lifetime to Lapland
THREE Fermanagh children battling life-threatening and life-limiting conditions enjoyed a trip of a lifetime to Lapland. The Northern Ireland Children to Lapland and Days to Remember Trust (NICLT) recently embarked on its much-anticipated annual trip to Lapland. It marked the charity’s 16th year of creating magical moments for children with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions. Over […]
‘There is going to be a lot of people dying’
DURING the recent public meeting of ‘Save Our Acute Services’, Fr Brian D’Arcy read out an emotional letter from a patient who was too ill to be there on the night. “I had half my bowl removed three years ago in SWAH, it saved my life, I was in theatre for eight hours and in […]
Fermanagh sportsmen win Mary Peters Awards
THE sporting achievements of two of the county’s top sportsmen were recently celebrated at a special ceremony in Belfast where they received funding support from the Mary Peters Trust. The Mary Peters Trust, which was set up following the athletes victory at the 1972 Munich Olympic Games, is the leading sporting charity which provides financial […]
Views wanted on plan to protect Fermanagh heritage
A series of meetings are to take place across Fermanagh to discuss ways of protecting the county’s heritage. Fermanagh and Omagh District Council has announced the development of the district’s first-ever Heritage Plan. The plan is being created as a strategy to safeguard, celebrate, and enhance the rich and diverse heritage of the local region. […]
Today’s weather forecast for Co Fermanagh
Today will continue to see thick cloud recede eastwards, leaving a mix of lengthy sunny spells and some patchy cloud for the rest of the day. Dry for most, but a few showers in the north-west.
Today’s death notices for Co Fermanagh
Glenn, 18th January 2025, peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, at the South West Acute Hospital. Harriett Elizabeth “Betty”, late of 5 Drumcon Road, Lisbellaw. A dear wife of the late Morris, a devoted mother of Stephen (Ollie), Malcolm, Audrey (the late Everitt), Ivor (Eveline), Helen and Sharon. Also a dear sister of the late […]
Top honours for Fermanagh ewe
AN ‘overall correct sheep’ from Kinawley took the top honours at the prestigious Irish Beltex Sheep Breeders Club’s In-lamb Show and Export Sale held at Dungannon Farmers’ Mart. Kinawley farmer Matthew Burleigh was left delighted after his ewe, named ‘Matt’s Jewel’, was named as the winner in the sale and show rings in Dungannon, winning […]
Fermanagh firms encouraged to consider sustainability
A NUMBER of Fermanagh businesses are set to link up with a leading organisation in a bid to “complete comprehensive assessments of our emissions” as the climate change crisis worsens. A new Net Zero Transformative Programme has been formed with support of a Mid South West leg organisation, and funding from Innovate UK. Local businesses […]
Foster slams ‘repression of women’ in Afghanistan
ARLENE Foster has said Afghanistan is “a rogue nation” as leading voices and political leaders show their support to the many females and women affected by the Taliban’s oppressive regime. Females in Afghanistan have been banned from taking part in education and sport during the Taliban’s reign. It’s prompted a recent call from political leaders […]