FERMANAGH Brazilian Jiu Jitsu star Wiktow Sedziak recently won a bronze medal in the grey belt under 155lbs age 14/15 bracket at Grappling Industries in Dublin. The 15-year-old started well with a very fast finish against a strong opponent. The match went quickly to the ground after his opponent went for a double leg takedown which Wiktor took […]
Enniskillen set to kick off festive season in style
The festive celebrations kick off in the Fermanagh county town on Saturday.
£51,000 raised at Cancer Focus Pink Run in Enniskillen
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CANCER Focus NI marked its first Pink Run at St Angelo Airport in Enniskillen with over 400 excited participants enjoying a pink powder-filled day out. The sold-out event was filled with positive energy, creative costumes and a sense of purpose, with a palpable feeling of support and solidarity for local women and families on a […]
Concern as veterinary medication bills set to increase
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CONFUSION is growing among Fermanagh farmers, pet owners, and vets as major changes to animal medicine rules take effect in January. Under the Windsor Framework, a UK-EU agreement on goods moving from Great Britain into the North of Ireland, access to veterinary medicines for pets and livestock could become more restricted. Although the Government has […]
€18 million announced for cross-border health projects
ALMOST €18 million has been announced for cross-border health projects this week. The first was the Community Connections and Well-being Project (CCWP) is an EU-funded €9.6 million cross-border mental health project that will bring together statutory, voluntary and community sectors to work collaboratively. The project, which supported by PEACEPLUS, is designed to enable people with mild and/or emerging […]
Fermanagh urged to ‘Be The Change’ at Christmas
THIS Christmas, Fermanagh and Omagh District Council is inviting residents, businesses, and community groups to take part in ‘Lights for Change.’ The campaign aims to raise awareness and inspire action to end violence against women and girls. By displaying a ‘BeTheChange’ bauble, people can show their support for a safer and more equal future. These simple […]
Sex offender case to move to crown court for trial
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A CASE involving the alleged breach of a Sexual Offences Prevention Order (SOPO) by refusing to leave the South West Acute Hospital is to transfer to crown court for trial. Fifty-two-year-old Brian Joseph McDonagh (also known as Bernard John) from Sydney Lane, Aughnacloy is accused of breaching the SOPO by failing to leave a hospital following […]
Christmas shopping event at the Natural Beauty Pot
The Natural Beauty Pot extends a warm invite to its Christmas Shopping Event on December 6.
Fermanagh one of worst counties for domestic violence
ALMOST 500 women and children were supported by Fermanagh Women’s Aid during the 2023/2024 year, a major event aimed at raising awareness of domestic violence has been told. Organised by the Inner Wheel Club in Omagh, the event entitled ‘Ending Violence Against Women and Girls in Fermanagh and Omagh’ was attended by almost 100 people. […]
Fermanagh motel leads the way on green tourism
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AN Enniskillen business that has achieved gold standard in the Green Tourism certification programme has said it ‘validates years of investment, innovation and the dedication.’ There were jubilant scenes at the Belmore Court and Motel in Enniskillen after it was awarded the top status in the scheme, becoming the first provider in Fermanagh to do […]