A FERMANAGH woman who has been suffering in constant pain without treatment for almost two years has spoken of how she has been left unable to live her life. Caroline Diver from Enniskillen is one of many local patients left in the lurch by the reduction in local osteoporosis services. More than a year-and-a-half after first being diagnosed with the […]
Belleek search in relation to terrorism investigation
The search follows others in Garrison, Enniskillen and Letterbreen at the weekend, in relation to the discovery of an explosive device in Co Louth.
Sadness as Belleek teen passes away following crash
There has been widespread sadness across Fermanagh at news the Belleek teenager injured in the weekend’s crash in Kesh has passed away.
Gildernew ‘not overly optimistic’ on EU election
‘We’re still in the mix’ the Fermanagh South Tyrone MP said, however she has conceded it is unlikely she will be elected.
BT ‘fat cat’ in £3.7m payoff
BT GROUP has revealed it gave former boss Philip Jansen a £3.7 million final pay package despite the telecoms giant revealing lower profits and extending its cost-cutting efforts. One of these cost-cutting moves was to close the EE, formerly BT, call centre in Enniskillen last month. The firm’s latest annual report revealed that Mr Jansen’s total pay deal jumped […]
Another Fermanagh post office closes down
IT’S the end of an era at Derrylester Post Office today (Wednesday) as the shutters are set to come down at the long-standing community institutions. In a major blow to the people of Killesher and the surrounding border areas, the Post Office has confirmed that Derrylester Post Office is shutting its doors following the resignation […]
Man arrested in Fermanagh on terrorism charges released
The arrest came following a search of a property in Letterbreen on Sunday, with police also search properties in Enniskillen and Garrision.
Fermanagh group SOAS writes to Health Minister
FERMANAGH-based health campaign group, Save Our Acute Services has written directly to the new Health Minister Mike Nesbitt to highlight concerns over the rollout of a review into the impact arising from the removal of emergency general surgery from South West Acute Hospital in December 2022. The group last week welcomed the broad terms of […]
Top award for Fermanagh lecturer Jimmy Martin
A LONG-SERVING lecturer at the South West College has been praised for his ‘commendable’ commitment and dedication to the local construction industry. Jimmy Martin, a hugely respected Carpentry and Joinery lecturer at the South West College, picked up the prestigious Hugh Gettinby Best Trainer/Lecturer Award at the SkillBuild NI Regional Competition. John Moss, Head of Department […]
Fermanagh artist adds colour to the rural countryside
NOT for the first time, Kevin McHugh has put his creative talents to the test to design and create an artistic masterpiece in Fermanagh. The Lisnaskea man has been busy working on a bus shelter on the Altawark Road, where he brought nature to life with his standout painting of a hen harrier grabbing the […]