By Niamh McGovern The ARC Healthy Living Centre in Irvinestown is growing more than just plants with its recently established gardening club, designed to bring people together and improve overall well-being. Meeting every Tuesday, the group is part of the ‘Green Gym Project’ and is led by Karley Wauchope from Conservation Volunteers. Launched around September […]
NHS pay rise proposals given tentative welcome
By Alan Rodgers STORMONT Health Minister Mike Nesbitt’s proposals on a fresh pay settlement for NHS workers have been given a guarded welcome locally. The UUP leader has offered health workers a rise in their pay which mirrors the value of increases in England. These will be implemented in two different tranches due to what Mr Nesbitt describes as ‘ongoing pressures’ […]
Pat Cullen slams austerity’s impact on local services
FERMANAGH and South Tyrone MP Pat Cullen has spoken out about the significant challenges facing local education and public services, following a recent visit to St Kevin’s College in Lisnaskea. Ms Cullen, who marked five months in her new role in Westminster, highlighted the ‘disgusting’ disparity in facilities, pointing out that the school, built to […]
FLASHBACK FRIDAY… Plenty of style at local formal!
THERE was plenty of fashion and style on display at this Erne Integrated Formal. Recognise anyone? Tag them in the post below.
Sadness at death of well-known Enniskillen businessman
THE Enniskillen and wider Fermanagh community has been left saddened following the death of Ronan O’Hare, a well-known and respected businessman in the town. Mr O’Hare, who formerly owned Pat’s Bar in Enniskillen, passed away last night (Thursday, December 26) following a battle with illness. Funeral details are still to be confirmed. To read more […]
Fermanagh teen caught speeding at 102mph
A FERMANAGH teenager has been disqualified from driving for a year after he was caught speeding at over 100mph on the M1 motorway. Liam Gange (19), of Main Street, Tattinderry, Maguiresbridge, appeared at Dungannon Magistrates Court on Friday where he was sentenced for the offence. The court heard that on August 31, around midday, police […]
Fermanagh pharmacist Aine receives top pharmacy award
A DERRYLIN pharmacist has been awarded a Pharmacy Excellence Award for her exceptional contribution to health and patient care. Aine Martin, head of Pharmacy Operations at McCabes Pharmacy (formerly Lloyds Pharmacy), won gold in the Pharmacist Led Team category. Aine, who became a pharmacist in 2012, said, “Leaving school I was interested in patient care […]
Roslea’s Mairead tackles doubts to shine as Shania
Roslea native Mairead Rooney has become one of Ireland’s top Shania Twain tribute acts, but her journey to success wasn’t easy. The mother-of-two has battled imposter syndrome for much of her life – a condition that causes persistent self-doubt and manifests in different ways for different people. It was through her love of singing and […]
Enniskillen man caught with bullets and letters
AN Enniskillen man was found in possession of three bullets, each enclosed with letters addressed to the editor of a regional newspaper. Patrick McDonnell (42), of Beech Hill, appeared at Dungannon Crown Court. The incident began when a police officer on foot recognised McDonnell and his passenger in a car from ‘previous encounters’. Initially searching […]
Woman killed in Fermanagh crash just recently married
A young woman who died in a road traffic collision in Co Fermanagh two days before Christmas had just recently got married. Twenty-year old Amy Stokes, from Ballyconnell, Co Cavan, died following the single-vehicle collision on the Ballyconnell Road near Derrylin on December 23. The crash happened around 10.45pm. Amy will be buried tomorrow following […]