New Enniskillen mural brings myth and memory to life
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A STRIKING new mural honouring the ancient roots and mythological origins of Enniskillen has been unveiled in the town centre — blending past and present in a bold display of public art. Commissioned by Enniskillen BID and created by renowned Belfast based street artist EMIC, the mural draws inspiration from Inis Ceithleann, the mythic name […]

Businesses join forces to support SWAH services
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TWENTY-NINE major Fermanagh business employers have come together to issue a joint statement welcoming the pause in the consultation on the future of emergency general surgery (EGS) at the SWAH. The well known local companies and establishments, which together bring in millions to the economy and employ thousands locally, said the decision to pause the consultation […]

Fermanagh mourns ‘inspirational’ Aaron
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THE local community has been left shocked and saddened following the sudden death of Aaron Leonard, a respected personal trainer, who left “a lasting impact” on his friends and colleagues. Formerly of The Point in Letterbreen, Mr Leonard passed away on Wednesday (July 23). Mr Leonard was a fitness trainer, working in gyms throughout the […]

Public pressure ‘shifts momentum’ in SWAH surgery fight


CAMPAIGN group Save Our Acute Services (SOAS) has said public pressure has triggered a dramatic shift in momentum in the fight to save emergency general surgery at South West Acute Hospital (SWAH) but has warned the battle is far from over. The group reported over half a million views on its social media platforms in […]

Farmers urged to join new suckler cow fertility scheme


FERMANAGH farmers are being urged to sign up join a new initiative from the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE), aimed at improving fertility in beef herds. The new themed-group programme focuses is as part of the college’s Beef Sustainability Package, and as well as having a practical purpose they are also a social aspect too. CAFRE […]

Memorial golf event to honour Jonny Gibson


LOUGH Erne Golf Club is to host a fundraising tournament in memory of a special member of the Fermanagh community. The ‘Jonny Gibson Memorial Classic’ Golf Event will take place at Lough Erne Golf Club on Friday, July 25 to honour the life of the well-known and highly respected sportsman. Funds raised from the event will […]

Funeral plans for Maguiresbridge shooting victims


FUNERAL arrangements have been announced for the woman and her two children murdered in their Maguiresbridge home last week. Vanessa Whtye, 45, and her children, 14-year-old James Rutledge and 13-year-old Sara Rutledge, were shot and killed in their Drummeer Road home on July 23. A fourth person, Ian Rutledge, the children’s father, died yesterday from gunshot […]