THERE are fears the ongoing traffic gridlock in Enniskillen is harming local businesses, with motorists facing serious delays getting into the town centre due to ongoing gas works. Lengthy queues, in some cases lasting over an hour, have become a daily frustration for drivers over the past two weeks, due to temporary one-way closures and lane restrictions […]
Hundreds gather in Enniskillen for SOAS public meeting
A powerful show of community solidarity was on display last night as hundreds gathered at the Westville Hotel in Enniskillen for a public meeting hosted by Save Our Acute Services (SOAS), the local campaign fighting to restore Emergency General Surgery (EGS) to the South West Acute Hospital (SWAH). The evening began with a solemn moment […]
Western Trust Obs and Gynae ranked first in NI
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The Western Health and Social Care Trust’s Obstetrics and Gynaecology (O&G) Service has been ranked first in the North by resident doctors for the professional training environment and experience they have gained whilst training in the Western Trust. Altnagelvin Hospital was voted first overall in Northern Ireland and South West Acute Hospital third. Altnagelvin was […]
Public meeting called as fight to save SWAH emergency service intensifies
The Save Our Acute Services (SOAS) campaign group is inviting the public to a crucial meeting at the Westville Hotel, Enniskillen, as part of its continued efforts to secure the reinstatement of emergency general surgery at the South West Acute Hospital (SWAH). With community concern still high and the future of the service uncertain, the […]
Warrant for drugs accused
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A BENCH warrant has been issued for an Irvinestown woman, who is charged with possession of Class A and Class B Controlled Drugs, who failed to appear before Enniskillen Magistrates Court. Kayleigh Elliott (21), of Lack Road in Forthill in Irvinestown, is charged with three counts of possession a Class B Controlled Drug and one count […]
Enniskillen Spooktacular registration opens
IT’S that time of year again, when runners across the county and beyond start getting ready for the biggest, spookiest race of the year. This year’s Enniskillen Spooktacular is on Friday 24th October, the main race event takes place at 8pm with another sell out expected. The first 1500 to register will receive quarter zip […]
Probation for multiple offences
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AN Enniskillen man has been sentenced to 18 months probation after he was charged with disorderly behaviour in a licensed premises, causing criminal damage, common assault and resisting police. Aaron McManus (41) of Kilmacormick Road in Enniskillen, appeared before Enniskillen Magistrates Court on Wednesday where he was charged with matters dating to February 2025. The […]
Fermanagh Trade Unions Council gets first female chair
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THE Fermanagh Council of Trade Unions (FCTU) recently appointed its first ever female chair. Already a familiar face to many local workers, the history-maker in question is UNISON’s Jill Weir. Ms Weir was unanimously elected to the position at the recent FCTU AGM. She becomes the first woman to hold the position in the 105 years […]
Omagh pet crematorium given green light
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A CONTROVERSIAL pet crematorium outside Omagh is set to go ahead after a successful appeal against Fermanagh and Omagh District Council’s decision to block the development. At the moment, there are just four other pet crematoriums in the North, and each of them are located in the vicinity of Belfast. The proposed Omagh facility will be the […]
SWAH milk banks makes fresh appeal for donations
THE Human Milk Bank, which is based at the South West Acute Hospital, has issued a fresh appeal for donor mums to help it continue it’s life-saving work. The only one of its kind on the island of Ireland, the team at the Western Trust run facility, which provides breast milk to neonatal units right across […]