Dervla looking forward to bright future after cancer


CANCER is just a “kink in the road” for young Lisnaskea woman Dervla Quigley, as she looks forward to her “happy” and bright future.  After completing her final year at the National College of Art and Design in Dublin, Dervla and friends travelled across Asia for two months. However, when back home, Dervla noticed a […]


‘Losing seven stone has turned my life around’


A LOCAL woman who has shed over seven stone has spoken about how her weight loss journey saved her life.  Beverley Elliott, from Enniskillen was 20 stone when she retired from work at the age of 35 due to ill-health. Beverley has a lung condition and while she knew losing weight would not cure her, […]


Health

Further health strikes to hit SWAH next week


FURTHER strike action has been scheduled to take place at SWAH this week after failed negotiations between health unions across the North and the Department of Health.  From 10am to 2pm on Friday, all Unison members from the Western Trust at SWAH, Omagh Hospital and Altnagelvin Hospital. Patricia McKeown, Regional Secretary of Unison said, “The […]


New Fermanagh High Sheriff announced


The new High Sheriff for county Fermanagh has been announced. Cancer charity founder Breda McGrenaghan from Tempo will take on the prestigious role this year.  Cancer Connect NI founders Phil and Breda McGrenaghan were recognised in the Queen’s birthday honours list last summer and were awarded a British Empire Medal for services to Cancer patients […]


GAA clubs are gearing up for the big switch-on!


GAA clubs across the county are taking part in an ‘Ireland Lights Up’ initiative. The aim is to bring communities together to enjoy walking in safety under the bright lights of local GAA clubs. The Lights Up initiative encourages locals to get out and exercise during the darker nights. Participating clubs will switch their floodlights […]