A RECALL of almost 40 Fermanagh patients who had been receiving treatment for a heart condition which began in June is still ongoing. The patients were recalled in what The Western Trust described as “a precautionary measure.” The recall has been made following a review of patients’ files and affects those suffering from aortic stenosis […]
Fond memories as a young curate in Fermanagh
NEWLY APPOINTED Catholic bishop of Clogher Monsignor Larry Duffy admits he never imagined himself as ‘bishop material’ as he is still coming to terms with the news. The south Monaghan man, who has strong links to Fermanagh, admits that he was ‘shocked’ when he was elected but is looking forward to the challenge. The appointment […]
Major investment for Enniskillen’s Buttermarket
THE area around the Buttermarket is set to be enhanced thanks to revitalisation funding for the town centre. This £335,000 project for Down Street, Cross Street and the Buttermarket includes a shop front improvement scheme, an upgrade to the public toilets to ensure they are fit for purpose and accessible, new street furniture, improved signage, fencing, lighting and the provision of glass display to showcase a piece […]
Landmark Enniskillen hotel up for grabs for £300k
The Railway Hotel in Enniskillen was once a thriving hotel, but now the building is lying empty and is up for sale for under £300,000.
GAA club unveils new stand as part of £1m development
ONE of Fermanagh’s most successful GAA clubs has set new standards in terms of facilities with the opening of an impressive new spectators stand. St Joseph’s GAA club in Ederney has been transformed into a modern state of the art sporting facility as part of the new £1 million North Fermanagh Valley Park. The centrepiece […]
Getting on with folk is secret to a long life
ONE of Fermanagh’s oldest residents has celebrated a very special birthday. Charlotte Johnston, originally from Kilskerry, celebrated her 103rd birthday at the end of November. Charlotte, who has one son, has been living in The Graan Abbey Nursing Home for the past five years and she is the oldest parishioner at Rossorry Parish Church. So […]
Loss of little brother inspiration for Emily
KIND-HEARTED Emily Magee stole the show at the Christmas Craft and Food Fair at Craigville Garden as she raised over £500 for the NI Children’s Hospice. Emily, aged nine from Maguiresbridge sold crafts that had been donated to her and raised a staggering £520 for the charity. The fair ran from Thursday November 22nd to Sunday […]
Treat in store for SWAH staff working Christmas
THE kind hearted staff at Lough Erne Cakes are on a mission to bring Christmas to those doctors nurses and other health workers who are on duty over Christmas. Each Christmas Day, cake maker Baiba Lauze along with her hardworking team create hundreds of cupcakes and hand deliver them to the wards of the South […]
Seven arrests in weekend crackdown on drink driving
A STERN warning has been issued ahead of the Christmas party season, after several arrests were made locally for drink driving offences over the weekend From last Thursday evening through to Sunday night, police across the District made seven arrests for drink driving, with officers alarmingly describing one man as being so drunk that he […]