By Niamh McGovern THE Western Trust continues to face severe pressures on services this winter, with ‘full escalation of beds on all wards and departments’. On Sunday, the Trust recorded 286 attendances across Altnagelvin Hospital and South West Acute Hospital (SWAH), with 86 patients waiting for a bed and 163 waiting in the Emergency Department. […]
Enniskillen man caught with machete
AN Enniskillen man seen carrying a machete has been given one last chance to co-operate with probation. At Enniskillen Magistrates Court on Monday, 24-year-old Brooklyn McManus of Kilmacormick Road was allowed time to engage with probation before sentencing. On July 5, police were contacted by a children’s home after one of the children reported seeing a […]
Today’s death notices for Co Fermanagh
The death has occurred of Rachel O’Connor (née Garvin), 228 Brollagh Road, Belleek, Co. Fermanagh, BT93 3FU. Rachel passed peacefully, with her loving family, in the Palliative Care Unit, Omagh. Remains will repose at her residence for a walk-through wake on Thursday from 2pm to 8pm with house private at all other times. Removal to […]
Today’s weather forecast for Co Fermanagh
Outbreaks of rain early on New Year’s Eve will quickly clear to the east, leaving variable cloud and brief bright intervals for the rest of the day. Very windy, particularly in the north-east.
Police release more details about weekend arson attack
Police have revealed more details about a weekend arson attack in Enniskillen. The PSNI are appealing for witnesses and information in relation to a report of a van on fire in the Floraville area of Enniskillen on Saturday, December 28. Sergeant McFarland said: “It was reported that the vehicle was on fire shortly after 7pm. […]
Fermanagh Stroke Support Group gifts £72,500 to charity
FERMANAGH Stroke Support Group was established ten years ago and since then until its winding up on December 31 2023, the charity has enjoyed great support from the people of Enniskillen and surrounding districts. Everyone associated with the charity is grateful to its many volunteers and benefactors. Countless stroke victims have availed of the warmth […]
Today’s death notices for Co Fermanagh
Hughie Baird R.I.P, Died 27th December 2024, (34 Townhill Park, Irvinestown BT94 1GH) Peacefully surrounded by his loving family at the South West Acute Hospital, Enniskillen Co. Fermanagh. Dearly loved husband of Jean, much loved father of Francis (Naty), Mark (Mandy), Paula (Alan) and Shane. Loving grandad of Harley, Cody, Jude and Daniel. Family home […]
Today’s weather forecast for Co Fermanagh
Today will be overcast and breezy with some spells of rain drifting in from the north-west, especially in the afternoon. Winds will also tend to pick up by the end of the day.
Car set on fire during attack in Enniskillen yesterday
Police are investigating an incident yesterday during which a car was set on fire in Enniskillen. It happened in the Factory Road/Floraville area of the town yesterday at approximately 7pm. A PSNI spokesperson said: “If anyone has any information in relation to this matter police request that they call in on 101 quoting police reference […]
Today’s weather forecast for Co Fermanagh
Turning breezier today with cloudy and bright intervals during much of the day, but brighter towards the east. Staying mostly dry, with far northern and western areas seeing the odd spot of rain.