The construction of the new South West College hit a key milestone as the last beam was placed on the building. The new £29 million Erne campus is situated on the site of the former Erne Hospital in Enniskillen and is scheduled for completion in August 2020. On Friday, a ‘topping out’ ceremony was held […]
Mission to save Christmas amid fear Communion shortage
The biggest church suppliers in Ireland are on a mission to save Christmas from Brexit amid fears that there will be a shortage of Communion wafers. Red wine and Communion wafers are currently being stockpiled by Desmond Wisley in neighbouring County Leitrim so there’s enough to go around for the large congregations at Christmas Day […]
Local families celebrate cystic fibrosis ‘wonder drug’
A life-changing cystic fibrosis drug has been made available here in the North has been widely welcomed by local parents. Declared as a “wonder drug” which can help extend and improve the lives of children living with the condition, Orkambi has not been available on the NHS as it was deemed too expensive. Following negotiations […]
Flu jab shortage fears allayed
Local health centres are hopeful that this year there will be no shortages in the supply of the flu vaccine.
SWAH doctors in the TV spotlight
Filmed at SWAH television cameras follow junior doctors on their foundation year working in the Western Trust.
Quinn boss ‘is on the mend’
Mr Lunney is reportedly ‘in good spirits’ but he still in quite a bit of pain.
Old school could soon get a new lease of life
The Aghadrumsee school, which closed in 2012, recently went on the market.
Wait for MOT down to 27 days, but ‘it should be less’
The backlog which peaked in the summer of this year continues to be felt.
Diva John’s drag show is a massive hit!
Crowds flocked to Enniskillen as Florencecourt native John Hamilton, aka Viva La Diva took to the stage at the Enniskillen Hotel. Fermanagh geared up for an unforgettable weekend that saw John’s two Diva Drag shows sell out! And, it doesn’t end there, the huge response to the drag show has put wheels in motion to […]