Santa Paws Christmas Fayre this Saturday in Irvinestown
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Get ready for a festive day of fun as the Santa Paws Christmas Fayre takes place this Saturday in the Delaney Suite at Mahon’s Hotel, Irvinestown, kindly supported by Joe Mahon. The event is dog-friendly, offers FREE entry, and runs from 12 noon to 4pm, making it the perfect weekend outing for families and their […]


“SWAH crisis ‘dangerous’ and getting worse” said SOAS
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“This is not sustainable. It is dangerous.” That was the stark warning delivered by Save Our Acute Services (SOAS) secretary Helen Hamill as Stormont’s health committee met in the South West Acute Hospital (SWAH) on Thursday to hear directly from campaigners and senior Western Trust officials. Ms Hamill reminded committee members that, despite repeated appeals, […]


Roslea actor to star in ITV drama
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Filming has begun on a much-anticipated new police drama on ITV, which will see Fermanagh actor Nigel Boyle take a lead role. Originally from Roslea, but having spent most of his life living in England, the talented actor has been confirmed to be playing a main part in ‘The Blame’ which will hit our TV […]


Stand against domestic violence this Christmas
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Be the change this Christmas by taking part in a new campaign designed to raise awareness and inspire action to end violence against women and girls. Fermanagh and Omagh District Council is inviting residents, businesses, and community groups to take part in Lights for Change – A Christmas Tree for a Safer Future. As part […]


Accused of alleged assault on female
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A THIRY-year-old man has appeared in court in relation to a charge of assaulting a female during an incident in the summer. Nathan Adrian Thomas Sloan from Tullybleety Road in Aughnacloy is accused of committing the offence on June 7. District Judge Alana McSorley agreed to adjourn the case for legal consultation and listed it for mention on […]


Trip to Stormont for St Columban’s pupils
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Local MLA Jemma Dolan welcome d 30 pupils from St Columban’s Primary School in Belcoo to Stormont last week. The visit gave the pupils an opportunity to see the Assembly in action, with Ms Dolan noting how eager the young visitors were to learn about the work carried out on behalf of local communities. “It’s […]


Sinn Féin leader urges all-island health integration
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Sinn Féin president Mary Lou McDonald has said she believes integrating a united health service across north and south could elevate the currently struggling systems on both sides of the border. Speaking to the ‘Herald ahead of last week’s rural health event at the Westville Hotel in Enniskillen, Ms McDonald emphasised part of this vision would include the […]


Campaigner addresses Fermanagh dementia event
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People  living with dementia in Fermanagh embraced “a unique and wonderful opportunity” to meet with a renowned campaigner. Members of the Dementia NI Empowerment Groups in Enniskillen, Irvinestown and Omagh, joined forces for a special meeting with Helen Rochford-Brennan, a well-known campaigner for dementia. Diagnosed with the condition in 2012, Ms Rochford-Brennan has produced a […]


New gambling tax could undo current safeguards
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Those who have lived experience of gambling addiction have warned the new gambling tax could unintentionally heighten risks for vulnerable people. The measure was introduced by Rachel Reeves, Chancellor of the Exchequer and announced on November 26 as part of the UK government’s Autumn Budget 2025. The government believes  increasing the duty on online gambling will […]