With Fermanagh’s rivers and lakes attracting thousands of walkers, anglers and boat users every year, throw-lines are a vital safety measure. Yet since March 2022 more than 500 have been vandalised, stolen or damaged across the district. It was against this backdrop that the River Strule in Omagh recently became the setting for a dramatic […]
Trust spends £1m in emergency child care accommodation
More than £1 million has been spent by the Western Health Trust in the past five years on emergency accommodation for children taken into care – with some of the most vulnerable young people sent as far away as England, Scotland and Wales. New figures released under Freedom of Information reveal that since January 2020, […]
McGrath’s double helps Ballinamallard United to big win
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Playr-Fit Championship Ballinamallard Utd 2 Dundela 1 By Aaron Hassard A BRACE from James McGrath helped Ballinamallard United to a big 2-1 win over Dundela at Ferney Park on Saturday in a tough Playr-Fit Championship clash. Mallards boss Mark Stafford made one change to the team that started in his side’s midweek stalemate against Institute. […]
Cassidy scores 3-05 as Ederney down Kinawley
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Mannok SFC Group B Round 3 Ederney4-20 Kinawley2-05 By Pauric McGurn SEAN Cassidy scored an impressive 3-05 for Ederney on Sunday afternoon in Garrison as they topped their championship group with a resounding 21-point victory over Kinawley. The wind assisted Ederney took in a 3-06 to 0-01 half-time lead, while the second half kept to a […]
PSNI detective urges survivors to come forward
THE PSNI is urging survivors of child abuse to come forward, saying it is “never too late” to report crimes, following the sentencing of a Dromore cleric, Canon Patrick McEntee. “McEntee is a child predator who used his position to take advantage of young boys who trusted him,” Detective Constable Meehan said. “He is a highly manipulative […]
Erneside Shopping Centre on the market for £15.5m
Erneside Shopping Centre in Enniskillen has officially been placed on the market with a guide price of £15.5 million. The centre, which offers 171,590 square feet of retail space across a 9.9-acre site, remains one of the main shopping destinations in Fermanagh, drawing steady footfall from both local residents and visitors. First built in 1989, […]
Future of SWAH services debated at Assembly
The future of services at the South West Acute Hospital (SWAH) was brought to the floor of the Northern Ireland Assembly last week during an adjournment debate led by local MLAs. The discussion provided a platform for representatives to voice serious concerns over the temporary suspension of emergency general surgery (EGS) at the Enniskillen-based hospital. […]
Man arrested following sudden death in Enniskillen
The man is currently ‘assisting police with their enquiries’ as an investigation into the death is launched.
Excitement builds for the return of FLive
Some of the county’s top literary and innovative talents are set to unite for a six-day festival which will “capture the spirit of Fermanagh through creativity” as the popular FLive returns. Excitement is building in the county ahead of the start of the Fermanagh Live festival which is set to take place in the county […]
Autumn programme strikes a chord at the Ardhowen
The Ardhowen Theatre has unveiled a packed autumn line-up, with something to suit every taste, from choral and country to folk, yoga and dance. Caritas, the contemporary classical mixed-voice choir directed by Helen Hamill, will once again take to the stage for its annual Variety Concert on Thursday, September 25, at 8pm. Now celebrating more […]