PARENTS in Fermanagh and across the North have been put on alert after five babies died in England due to whooping cough. In worrying news for parents, there’s been a significant rise in cases of whooping cough, which can be extremely serious for babies. According to the Public Health Agency, there have been 769 cases […]
Fermanagh couple support baby loss certificate calls
A BEREAVED Fermanagh father feels that the implementation of baby loss certificates could help parents through their grief. A baby that dies after 24 weeks is officially recorded as a stillbirth. Despite significant and increasing calls from parents, there is no such formal recognition for babies lost earlier than 24 weeks. After appeals from support […]
Fermanagh singer Sean Magee releases his new single
FERMANAGH multi-instrumentalist Sean Magee has taken another major step in his music career by releasing his third single. The Enniskillen talent, who is a former Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann champion, recently dropped his new track ‘Ballyconnell Fair’ to the delight of his ever-growing fan base. The song, which is centred around the rural countryside and […]
Fermanagh firm teams up with Cancer Focus branch
ONE of Fermanagh’s leading businesses is set to ‘take over’ a local charity shop in a bid to raise money for Cancer Focus NI. As part of a major fundraiser taking place across the North for Cancer Focus NI, Fermanagh firm Mannok is going to be swapping places with the staff at the Enniskillen shop […]
Nathan Carter ready for Fermanagh concert
THE Lough Erne Resort in Enniskillen is set to be sold-out tomorrow night [Thursday] when Fermanagh Country music star Nathan Carter leads a major gig for charity. A huge crowd is expected to turn out to the Fermanagh hotel for the event, which is aiming to raise money for the ‘Cash for Kids’ organisation. ‘Cash […]
More traffic torture in Enniskillen
ENNISKILLEN motorists will be left gridlocked again after confirmation that a section of the Tempo Road will close one-way for over three months as part of a major gas conversion project in the town. One of the North’s leading gas network operators, Evolve, will begin laying mains into Enniskillen on Monday and start work on much-anticipated gas conversions in the […]
More blue green algae found in Lough Erne
FERMANAGH residents have been warned of the ‘potential risk to the health of humans and animals’ after it has been confirmed that blue green algae has been detected in Lower Lough Erne. With the weather finally warming up, there’s major concern that the continual pumping of untreated sewage will trigger toxic blue-green algae blooms on the […]
Fermanagh road to close one-way for three months
A ONE-WAY section of the Tempo Road in Enniskillen is set to close next week for over three months as part of a major gas conversion project in the town. One of the North’s leading gas network operators, Evolve, is set to move into Enniskillen on Monday to begin laying mains and start work on […]
The Tumbling Paddies prepare for Donegal Rally
WITH Fermanagh drivers Garry Jennings and Alastair Fisher set to cut up the top at the Donegal Rally, one of the county’s top bands will be providing live music at the major sporting event. Hundreds of motorsport fans are expected to flock to Donegal later this year, when the hugely popular and much-anticipated Donegal Rally […]
Fermanagh politician meets with cleric at Stormont
A FERMANAGH politician said it was an ‘absolute pleasure’ to meet with one of Ireland’s most recognisable priests during a visit to Stormont. Fermanagh and South Tyrone MLA, Áine Murphy, recently met up with Monghan cleric Fr Martin O’Reilly, during his tour of Parliament Buildings in Belfast. With 30-years of service to the priesthood, Fr […]