A FORMER Fermanagh ‘Rose of Tralee’ contestant Stephanie Maguire has proved that it’s never too late to pursue a career that you dreamed of. The School of Psychology researcher and lecturer at University of Ulster is set to pick up the make-up brush as she embarks on a new part-time occupation as a beautician. The […]
Fermanagh and Omagh Council agrees to rate increase
The domestic district rate is to go up by 5.59 percent, while the non-domestic district rate is to go up by 7.45 percent.
Enniskillen refugee fears for family in Turkey
“I’m in shock. I feel helpless and lost. My sister and her family are living in this region and I have not been able to contact them.”
Belleek to paint the town green this St Patrick’s Day
BELLEEK is getting set for the long-awaited return of its St Patrick’s Day parade, and the entire local community is being urged to get behind the plans for a fun, family day out. All roads will be leading to the border village on March 17th, with organisers encouraging visitors to come along to enjoy the celebrations. It’s been […]
‘Love Heritage’ in Enniskillen this Valentine’s week
The tours cost £7 per person and take place from 5 pm – 7 pm on Friday 10 and 17 February 2023.
McCaffrey will not seek re-election
PROMOTION of the Irish language and stopping a pig farm being built next to Derrylin are the achievements that Cllr Chris McCaffrey is proud of. The former Vice-Chairman of Fermanagh & Omagh District Council – who at 25 was the youngest to serve in that role – announced that he would not be seeking re-election when […]
Howe hoping for success with Sligo Rovers
Casey Howe’s ambition is to ‘add to the team’ as she embarks on the next chapter of her footballing career at Sligo Rovers. The 20-year-old, from Maguiresbridge, is one of the most exciting young players, having won two senior caps for Northern Ireland, and 12 caps for the underage national team. Howe spent the last […]
Local mothers urge support for Human Milk Bank
FERMANAGH mothers whose little ones were “given the very best start in life” by the Human Milk Bank at the SWAH have urged donor mothers to continue to support the life-saving service. Run by the Western Trust, the Human Milk Bank based at SWAH is the only service of its kind on the island of […]
Ballinamallard book place in Harry Cavan Cup Final
Ballinamallard Utd 2 Maiden City 1 TWO first half goals by Ben Arnold and Dylan Boyle was enough to see off Maiden City in the semi-final of the Harry Cavan Youth Cup, on Wednesday night. Ryan Beacom’s Ballinamallard side will now play Cliftonville Strollers in the final. Ballinamallard United: Nathan Hunter; Alex Brownlee (Ben Arnold 26); […]
‘Trust was given no permission to do this’
THE FERMANAGH man who was special advisor (SpAd) to Robin Swann has confirmed the then Minister of Health rejected requests from the Western Trust to suspended SWAH emergency general surgery (EGS) and instead asked it to produce a risk assessment for the move, which it failed to do. The Trust then announced the suspension of […]