AN Enniskillen man who lost his son to suicide following a gambling addiction has spoken out about his fears in relation to the stigma attached to gambling and seeking help across rural communities. Speaking to the Herald, Pete Keogh who lost his son Lewis in 2013 highlighted that even though people from rural areas suffer with serious […]
Appeal for missing teenager with Fermanagh connections
The teenager has been missing since yesterday afternoon.
Concerns over lack of temporary respite care
AN ENNISKILLEN mother who suffers from a serious form of COPD has spoken out against disability services in Fermanagh after her highly autistic son was denied temporary respite care for the last ten years. Caroline Diver is a full-time carer to her son Barney who has had severe health problems since the age of four. […]
Fr Gabriel ‘Undaunted’ by human rights work
“LIBERATING others involves taking risks, being suspicious of the status quo, leaving the safety of the shore and launching out into the deep and the unknown,” writes Fr Garbiel Dolan in his new book, ‘Undaunted: Stories of Freedom in a Shackled Society.’ Quoting Brazilain philosopher Paulo Freire, Fr Dolan’s new book is a journey through that […]
Hospital at Home staff ‘saved my husband’s life’
A FERMANAGH woman has said she cannot praise the staff of the local ‘Hospital at Home’ team enough, who she firmly believes saved her husband’s life in recent weeks. Kathleen Coulter’s husband Bobby recently developed a serious chest infection, which was only worsened when he then caught Covid. Kathleen said she is certain Bobby, who […]
PSNI to commence investigation into allegations of abuse in Mother and Baby Homes
THE Police Service of Northern Ireland will now commence an investigation into allegations of physical and sexual abuse involving Mother and Baby Homes and Magdalene Laundries. A report has been published this week detailing research and recommendations made around allegations of abuse in the Homes. The Police Service of Northern Ireland has welcomed the publication […]
‘Drugs an endemic in today’s society, they’re everywhere’ – Fr Gary
A NEWTOWNBUTLER-born priest has described the reported increase of drug use across his native community as “frightening” during an event which was held in Donagh in order to address concerns in relation to drugs and other social issues. “What I’ve seen on the streets of Belfast is horrific but to think that it could be […]
School mourns sudden death of ‘special teacher’ who saw ‘the best in everyone’
THE Erne Intregrated College in Enniskillen and wider school community has been left saddened following the death of a beloved teacher who is remembered for her “intelligence, wit and love of a good laugh.” The late Carol-Lee Martin (61) of Beech Grove Park, Ballinamallard died suddenly at her home on September 30. Known to many […]
Fermanagh ‘too far from Belfast’ for filmmakers
THE COST of travelling and staying in Fermanagh is putting potential film makers off coming here. That was the message delivered to local councillors in a letter from NI Screen, who said the price of an overnight and the area’s distance from Belfast were the main obstacles to securing more film shoots in the area. […]
Jenny keeping up with demand while putting Fermanagh on the map with unique creations
SKY is the limit for one local florist who has put Fermanagh on the map with her unique arrangements and creative designs in giftware and balloon décor. ‘Lily & Thorn’ has held a special place in the hearts of local folk for over three years now, and at the helm of its ongoing success is owner […]