When you step into the Cancer Focus NI centre in Enniskillen, chances are you’ll be greeted by the warmth and enthusiasm of Krystle Corrigan. As Fundraising Events Officer for Enniskillen and Fermanagh, Krystle is the driving force behind a packed calendar of local events that raise vital funds while bringing people together with hope and […]
Weapon possession and threats to kill charges
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A THIRTY-two-year-old man has been remanded in custody on charges of weapon possession and threats to kill. Ionut Popa from Villa Terrace, Ederney is accused of having an Airsoft BB gun with intent to cause another person to believe that unlawful violence would be used against them. It is further alleged he twice threatened to […]
NIAS admits to patient safety concerns
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THE NI Ambulance Service (NIAS) has admitted that delays in its response times are putting patients at risk. In the minutes for its June board meeting, NIAS discussed its 999 response times, citing ‘persistent handover delay’ and staff availability – due to crews over working their scheduled hours – as among the reasons for long delays. The report outlined how the […]
Big-hearted bikers ‘Ride Out for Prems’
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THE Western Trust has expressed its gratitude for generous donations made to its neonatal units by the charity motorcycle group Bikers Ride Out for Prems. The group, dedicated to supporting premature babies, is currently undertaking a four-day fundraising tour around Ireland. There are 30 bikes visiting 12 hospitals who raised money to purchase medical equipment […]
Ambulance cover fears as transfers to Derry soar
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FERMANAGH is being left without adequate ambulance cover, as new figures reveal the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service (NIAS) is making more than two transfers a day from the South West Acute Hospital (SWAH) to Altnagelvin. A Freedom of Information request obtained by the ‘Herald shows NIAS carried out 795 transfers from Enniskillen to Derry in […]
Strangulation accused fails to appear in court
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AN ARREST warrant has been issued for a Lisnaskea man accused of multiple charges including strangulation and assault. Liam Smith (20) from Derryree Wood is alleged to have intentionally applied pressure on or to the throat or neck of a female affecting her ability to breathe or the flow of blood to her brain, assaulted […]
Encirc empowers grassroots action on local poverty
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COMMUNITIES across Fermanagh are getting a much-needed boost thanks to a new funding initiative by a local business aimed at tackling poverty and improving lives. Administered by the Fermanagh Trust, the Encirc Tackling Poverty Fund is enabling local groups to deliver meaningful support where it’s needed most, from fighting isolation to creating new opportunities. The […]
Going the extra stroke for Just Us
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LOCAL group Just Us took on a mighty fundraising challenge on Saturday, rowing the distance from Enniskillen to Belfast and back again. The event, held on the Diamond in Enniskillen, was organised by Shelley Cowan, founder of Just Us, a social group for adults with disabilities. “It was a great success,” Shelley said. “It showcased […]
‘Cancer doesn’t have to be a life sentence’
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A LOCAL man who has been diagnosed with Stage 4 incurable prostrate cancer has called on men to “get yourself checked” as he launches a major awareness and fundraising campaign. Noel Maguire, a stalwart of the Knocks Grattans Hurling Club and Fermanagh hurling, recently received a devastating diagnosis of incurable prostrate cancer, prompting him to […]
Man jailed for attacking a woman at Enniskillen house
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A 23-YEAR-OLD man has been jailed for over two years after smothering a woman with a pillow while under the influence of a cocktail of drink and drugs. At Dungannon Crown Court, Jordan Beckett, of Gortin Road, Omagh, was assessed as a ‘dangerous offender’ during his sentencing. He had pleaded guilty to assault and non-fatal […]