LOCAL inspiration James Cox was invited to Belfast for the official launch of the first ever bespoke children’s ambulance in the North. Funded by the Children’s Heartbeat Trust, the ambulance, which is kitted out with toys and sensory lights, aims to provide children and their families with a ‘welcoming and comforting space’ when they are […]
New tearooms to complete Ederney community hub
THE final touches are being made to Murphy’s on Main Street Community Hub in Ederney, with new tearooms the ‘last piece of the jigsaw.’ Ederney Community Development Trust took a derelict building on Main Street to develop it not just into a community hub, but to help Main Street itself thrive. The tearooms will be […]
Fermanagh priest hits out at Irish far right
A US-BASED Fermanagh priest has hit out at the rise of far right sentiment in Ireland, stating Irish people opposing immigrants was “like Black Americans supporting slavery.” Fr Sean McManus, who hails from Kinawley and is the founder and president of the powerful Irish American Caucus in Washington, was referring to recent anti-immigration protests and other […]
Daisy Hill provides potential glimpse into SWAH future
“Our concern is this elective hub has been used as a Trojan horse to take away emergency general surgery.”
Racehorse trainer happy to stay under the radar
FOR a man who has trained more than 350 winners, it’s a surprise that David Christie is not better known in a horse racing-mad county like Fermanagh. The trainer from Derrylin is well respected in National Hunt horse racing circles throughout Ireland and the UK, and last May he completed a successful raid to Stratford by claiming the big […]
Knowing your limits can keep swimmers healthy
OPEN-WATER swimmers in Fermanagh have been warned to take care after a recent study found a link to the sport with a dangerous medical condition. The British Medical Journal (BMJ) have published a report that outlines the risks of swimming-induced pulmonary oedema (SIPE) to swimming outdoors. SIPE leads to fluid accumulation in the lungs resulting in […]
Meeting on rates revaluation
THOSE in the local business community are being encouraged to attend a meeting at Fermanagh House today to discuss this year’s revaluation on business rates, which could see their bill either going up or down depending on their property. Enniskillen BID is helping the Department of Finance (DoF) and the Land and Property Service (LPS) with […]
Enniskillen woman’s voluntary work recognised by Sunak
A WOMAN from Enniskillen who has helped those fighting loneliness and depression across Northern Ireland has received the prime minister’s daily Points of Light award. The award, which every weekday recognises volunteers who are making a change in their community, was given to Nuala O’Toole who set up her ‘Kindness Postbox’ scheme during the pandemic to link schoolchildren with […]
Ovens in as Baird steps down as Councillor
AFTER almost two decades on the Council, Alex Baird has announced he will not be putting his name forward on the ballot for the upcoming elections in May. First elected to the Council in 2005, UUP man Cllr Baird was the only unionist representative for Erne West. Local man Mark Ovens has now been selected to […]