THE ANNUAL Castle Island Charity Swim proudly celebrated its 10-year anniversary on Sunday, drawing swimmers and supporters from across the region to raise funds for the RNLI. Originally scheduled for earlier in the summer, the event was postponed due to poor weather, but spirits were high as it finally went ahead under blazing sunshine. With […]
Grim reality as non-fatal strangulation arrests mount
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TWO years after non-fatal strangulation was made a standalone offence in the North, police have confirmed over 80 arrests have been made in the Fermanagh and Omagh policing district alone. One of the first arrests under the new law took place in the district just two days after the legislation came into effect in June 2023. Since […]
Bikers come together in memory of Caroline
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The late Caroline Reilly, who passed away peacefully at the weekend, has been remembered as a woman of “courage, resilience and love” to those who knew her. Bikers from across the county and beyond came together in Enniskillen on Monday for her funeral, forming a cavalcade through the town for the much-loved local grandmother’s final journey. Formerly […]
Fermanagh Rose Caoimhe set to take to Tralee stage
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WHEN Roslea woman Caoimhe Connolly takes to the stage at the Rose of Tralee Festival she will be realising a life long dream. The 26-year-old chartered accountant from Roslea was voted Fermanagh Rose back in May, and is now preparing to represent the county at the iconic festival, which begins this weekend. “I have dreamed of […]
New high street home for Enniskillen Foodbank
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HAVING supported thousands of local people in the last year, and over 100 last month alone, Enniskillen Foodbank is in the process of moving to a more accessible premises on Enniskillen High Street. Currently based at the The Lakes Vineyard Church on Cross Street, the busy local service is moving to the old Golden Arrow building on Townhall street. John […]
Fermanagh church leaders back SWAH surgery campaign
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FERMANAGH church leaders have given their strong backing to the Save Our Acute Services (SOAS) campaign. At last week’s SOAS meeting at the Westville Hotel, a representative read out a joint statement from 11 Christian leaders representing 17 local churches. Pastor Andy Compton of Mullaghmeen Baptist Church in Ballinamallard spoke powerfully on behalf of Christian leaders […]
‘One in four’ are living in poverty in Fermanagh
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THE shocking extent of poverty in Fermanagh has been laid bare, with new figures revealing that nearly one in four people in the district are now living in relative poverty. Recent statistics show that approximately 23 per-cent of residents fall below the poverty line – three per-cent higher than the Northern Ireland average. Wages in […]
Council support programme provides lifeline for family
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A local family has opened up about the financial and emotional strain they faced after their young son became seriously ill – and how a new council-run programme provided vital support when they needed it most. The Fermanagh parents, who have three children, said their lives were turned upside down after their four-year-old son developed […]
Gráinne goes the distance for cancer support charity
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Local woman Gráinne McGoldrick walked 200 miles throughout July to raise funds for SWELL Fermanagh, a cancer charity supporting patients and families across the local area with vital services. Grainne marked the completion of her challenge with a community walk on July 2, where a crowd of supporters joined her for a final five mile […]
New podcast launch aims to break stigma in Fermanagh
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A group of Fermanagh women have come together to launch a new podcast aimed at breaking stigma and supporting those struggling with their sexuality in the local community. The ‘Little Town Big Queeries’ podcast was created by friends Leah Parton, Billie Atkinson, Amber Leigh, and Leah McBride. Their friendship has spanned over five years, with […]