Local business leaders have said a roundtable on the provision of rural healthcare services should be immediately commissioned by the Department of Health. With highly pressured winter months only weeks away, business sector in Fermanagh including SMEs to global companies, from manufacturing to hospitality, are calling on the Health Minister to launch a deep dive […]
Youth finalists host farming fundraiser
FOUR enterprising Year 12 students from Enniskillen Royal Grammar School are taking their passion for agriculture beyond the classroom. The students are preparing to host an exciting evening of education, fundraising, and community spirit next week in Arney, as part of their work towards a prestigious farming competition. As finalists in the ABP Angus Youth Challenge, […]
Devenish GAA hosts Garrison 5K / 10K
RUNNERS, walkers, and supporters are being encouraged to lace up their shoes and hit the road as Devenish GAA prepares to host the 2025 Garrison 10K and 5K. This year’s event will take place on Saturday, September 13, at 10.30am and will raise vital funds for the Alzheimer’s Society, combining community spirit with scenic routes and […]
Drugs case to move to Crown Court
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A CASE involving multiple charges relating to alleged drugs offences is to move to Crown Court for trial. Jordan Deery (24) from Drumbeg, Enniskillen is accused possessing and intending to supply both cocaine and cannabis, being concerned in the supply of cocaine, possession of criminal property namely cash and obstructing police. Offending is alleged to […]
PSNI Investigates pride banners theft in Enniskillen
Police in Enniskillen are investigating the theft of two Pride banners from two locations in the town. “The banners were hung at Gaol Square and Irvinestown Road ahead of the annual Pride parade, which took place at the weekend, and were reported stolen on 2 September,” a PSNI spokesperson said. Anyone with information regarding the […]
Council says fireworks in Enniskillen would cost £30k
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THE local council says having ten-minute Halloween fireworks displays in Enniskillen and Omagh would cost £60,000 in total. Fermanagh and Omagh District Council last staged fireworks displays in the towns in 2019 – at an overall cost of £41,000. Earlier this year, the council was asked to look at the potential of reinstating the annual […]
Celebrations as Fr Pat marks ruby jubilee
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THERE were jubilant scenes in St Mary’s Church in Maguiresbridge recently as parishioners attended a special mass to mark popular Fr Pat Hannigan’s 40 years in the priesthood. A large crowd turned out for the mass, which was followed by refreshments at St Mary’s Hall where Fr Hannigan celebrated his momentous day with his family, […]
Enniskillen Castle to light up for awareness campaigns
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FERMANAGH and Omagh District Council will illuminate Enniskillen Castle in a series of symbolic colours throughout September to mark several important awareness campaigns and commemorative events. On Friday, September 19 the Enniskillen Castle and the Strule Arts Centre in Omagh will be lit up green for World Mitochondrial Disease Week. Mitochondrial disease (mito) is a genetic […]
Children offered new chickenpox vaccine
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By Callum McGuigan CHILDREN in Fermanagh will be able to avail of a new chickenpox vaccine from next year, with health chiefs aiming to eliminate the common childhood illness. Starting in January 2026, children eligible for the shots will be offered a combined vaccine for measles, mumps, rubella and varicella (MMRV) – the clinical term for chickenpox […]
Share Discovery Village launches winter concert series
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THIS winter, Share Discovery Village is set to come alive with music, laughter, and community spirit as it launches The Share Sessions. Beginning at the end of October and running across November, December, and January, the concert and gig series has been created to celebrate over 40 years of Share’s commitment to inclusive adventure. All […]