OT Karen is leading the way in Cambodia


AN occupational therapist who set off to volunteer in a severely unresourced hospital in Cambodia last week said she’s “amazed at the resilience” of the people who live with major health conditions. Karen Murphy from Derrygonnelly, a former Mount Lourdes student, is a Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist who works at Kingsbridge Hospital. She also runs a […]

Bawnacre Centre manager reflect on 40 years at the helm


GEORGE Beacom said it’s “a privilege to serve all sections” of the Fermanagh community after he was recognised with an award to celebrate his 40-plus years of employment with the Council. The Bawnacre Centre manager is one of the county’s most recognisable figures. He’s been to the fore at the Irvinestown facility since it opened in […]

New gambling measures welcomed


FAMILIES who have lost loved ones to gambling addictions have welcomed Stormont’s latest measures to curb the issue, as the cost-of-living crisis continues to have an impact. Sinn Féin recently passed a motion at Stormont, which would see greater support networks and an improvement to services made available for people living with gambling addictions locally. […]

Cancer fundraising events confirmed for Fermanagh


LOCAL groups have praised the community for “making a lasting difference to cancer patients and their families” as anticipation builds towards the development of a new support centre. Anticipation is building in Enniskillen towards the development of the Cancer Focus Support Centre in the town, which is aiming to make a difference to cancer patients and […]