AN Irvinestown man suffering from prostate cancer has urged men to get tested for the disease now as early diagnosis can mean the difference between life and death. Patrick Bacco from Fairgreen Street was diagnosed with prostate cancer 18 months ago and has been undergoing treatment for it since then. “I got back pains and initially thought it […]
Delamere to bring laughter to Ardhowen’s aisles
“I DON’T recall past gigs in Enniskillen,” admits comedian Neil Delamere, “but they must have been good craic because I only remember the bad gigs that I do.” The Blame Game star is back on the road and bringing laughter across Ireland with his stand-up show titled, ‘Delamerium’ with the Ardhowen playing host to him […]
Renewed calls for Irish passport office in North
JEMMA DOLAN has added her voice to the growing number of calls for an Irish Passport Office to be set up in the North. The demand comes following the Republic of Ireland’s Finna Fáil/Fine Gael coalition government to suspend the mailing of all Irish passports to Northern Ireland. This decision, which Dublin insists is temporary, comes […]
Pharmacy boss warns over shortage of medicines
“I AM over 30 years in this job, and I have never witnessed anything like this before.” These are the worried words of Liam Bradley –a local pharmacist who owns 13 community chemists in Fermanagh and Tyrone. As ‘the worst flu outbreak in 20 years’ continues to spread, sick people are increasingly finding themselves being shooed away […]
Barton back in politics as she’s co-opted onto Council
“I HAD given no thought to returning to politics,” admits Rosemary Barton who has been co-opted to Fermanagh & Omagh District Council. as a UUP Councillor. Barton is referring to the immediate aftermath of May’s NI Assembly election last year when she lost her seat as an MLA for Fermanagh & South Tyrone. A risk of […]
Hugs for Helen to say a massive ‘thank you’
IT was his fifth goal this season and no sooner had John Edgar hit the back of the net than he was over celebrating with one lady in particular, Helen Hurst, the Ballinamallard chef. As Edgar explained, Helen is one of the many who work tirelessly in the background for the team; “Helen and Wendy […]
Transform your look from day to night
ELLEN TURBETT gives her top tips on how to transform your look from day to night! The notion of having multiple wardrobes is a thing of the past. Transitioning your outfits from day to night has never been easier and with a few simple tips, you could save yourself a fortune! The Blazer and Skirt […]
Fermanagh fourth highest in alcohol mortality rates
ALCOHOL mortality rates in Fermanagh have dropped but concern remains that levels are still too high. Figures released for 2021 from the Northern Ireland Statistic and Research Agency (NISRA), show that Fermanagh and Omagh recorded a rate of 20 per 100,000 people who have had alcohol-related deaths. That is a drop from the Covid lockdown […]
Lisbellaw Fun Farm is in running for £100k boost
FERMANAGH Fun Farm could be quids in if their bid for a £100,000 grant comes off. The Lisbellaw-based attraction has made it to the final stage of the Rural Social Enterprise Scheme they could be awarded the giant five-figure sum to expand and grow. A number of improvements have been earmarked and, if the application is […]
Report shows Invest NI not delivering for Fermanagh
A DAMNING report on Invest NI has been described as being of “no surprise” and “long overdue”. An independent review, led by Sir Michael Lyons, found the economic development agency as having “profound divisions” at the top. The report stated that “relationships at senior levels within Invest NI are damaged and are harming the performance […]