FERMANAGH and Omagh MLA Deborah Erskine has announced the early arrival of her baby daughter, Olivia Rhoda Jean. Born eight weeks premature, Olivia is currently being cared for in the Royal Neonatal Unit. Ms Erskine described her as a “little heart warrior,” already showing remarkable strength and taking brave steps forward each day. The MLA […]
Club Óige brings Irish to life for the next generation
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CLUB Óige, Fermanagh’s only Irish language after-school club, has become a vibrant hub for teenagers across the county. The group resumed its weekly meetings at Fermanagh House last Friday, as it continues to grow in popularity. Always welcoming new members, the club offers a unique space for young people to connect through Irish outside the classroom […]
Concern over further delays on A4 bypass
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THE start of construction on the long-awaited A4 Enniskillen Southern Bypass remains uncertain, despite previous assurances from the Minister that a contractor would be appointed and work would begin by late summer. After decades of unrealised promises and commitments, the first diggers moved in to prepare the way for the long-awaited 2.1km transport link back […]
SWAH campaign continues unabated in Fermanagh
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THE Save Our Acute Services (SOAS) campaign group is continuing its efforts to connect with communities across the region, with more public meetings planned for October as part of its ongoing fight to protect and restore emergency general surgery (EGS) at the SWAH. With community concern still high and the future of the service uncertain, […]
Erneside Shopping Centre on the market for £15.5m
Erneside Shopping Centre in Enniskillen has officially been placed on the market with a guide price of £15.5 million. The centre, which offers 171,590 square feet of retail space across a 9.9-acre site, remains one of the main shopping destinations in Fermanagh, drawing steady footfall from both local residents and visitors. First built in 1989, […]
Future of SWAH services debated at Assembly
The future of services at the South West Acute Hospital (SWAH) was brought to the floor of the Northern Ireland Assembly last week during an adjournment debate led by local MLAs. The discussion provided a platform for representatives to voice serious concerns over the temporary suspension of emergency general surgery (EGS) at the Enniskillen-based hospital. […]
Fermanagh’s shining a light on a silent killer
September marks World Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month — a global effort to shine a light on a rare and often overlooked lung disease. This month is all about raising awareness, offering hope, and bringing support to those affected by pulmonary fibrosis. Pulmonary Fibrosis (PF) is a serious chronic and progressive disease in which scar tissue […]
A Fermanagh father’s story is bringing hope to others
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WHEN Thomas (Tom) Donohoe was diagnosed with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) in 2019, like so many others, he had never heard of the disease. The devastating reality of the condition soon became clear. With an average life expectancy of only three to five years, the diagnosis came as a profound shock to Tom and his […]
Farmer offers reward after tractor torched in attack
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A FERMANAGH farmer has urged others to step up security after his tractor was set alight in what he described as a ‘shocking act of vandalism’. Rodney Clarke said he was ‘absolutely devastated’ when he received a call to say his tractor was on fire, while he was working in England at the time. “The […]
Memorial ride to celebrate life of Richard Britton
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HUNDREDS of bikers from across the North gathered for a special ride through Fermanagh on Saturday, celebrating and remembering the life and achievements of Richard Britton, 20 years after his passing. Mr Britton, a popular and much-loved resident, was one of Ireland’s top motorcycle race riders who won the Regal 600 Championship four times, setting […]