ENNISKILLEN Castle is to be lit up yellow in memory of George Floyd, who was killed by police in Minneapolis at the end of May, sparking protests for racial justice both across the US and across the world. It is also hoped the Council will soon open a book of condolences to the 46-year-old, pictured […]
Shielding requirement to be “paused” on July 31
A further round of letters will be issued in the near future to those who had been advised to shield.
Patients returning to SWAH as Covid infection rate fall
AS THE Covid infection rate continues to fall locally and the Western Trust continue to restore their services, it has been revealed that the Emergency Department at SWAH is now as busy as it was before the outbreak. At a virtual press briefing last Friday, during which Trust boss Dr Anne Killgallen paid a passionate […]
Bundoran beach regains Blue Flag
BUNDORAN has regained its Blue Flag status, having temporarily lost the hallmark for beach quality last year. The popular beach was one of several local to Fermanagh that was included in this year’s list of Blue Flag awards, with Rossnowlagh, Murvagh, Fintra, and Rosses Point all also recognised by the international committee for their high […]
SWAH says farewell to long serving midwife
AFTER 36 years delivering countless local babies, some of whom may now even be reading this article, midwife Rosemary Lynch is preparing to say a fond farewell to her colleagues at SWAH. Having started out at the Tyrone County Hospital at 21-years-old, Rosemary has been caring for local babies and mothers here in Fermanagh […]
Childcare costs set to climb in life after Covid
THERE are fears there will be job cuts in the local childcare sector as a result of the Covid crisis, which will result in rising prices making childcare even less affordable for already struggling parents. On top of that, it has also been revealed Fermanagh childcare workers are already having to turn working parents away […]
Local property market tipped to bounce back
There is still plenty of interest from both buyers and sellers locally, with a flurry of sales expected when the lockdown is lifted.
Lough Derg pilgrimages going online
IT’S A far cry from its fifth-century roots, and would have been unimaginable for the tens of thousands of pilgrims who have made the sacred journey to the island in centuries past, but Lough Derg has gone digital. In an unprecedented move by the 1500-year-old holy site, which is usually packed with pilgrims at this […]
Newtownbutler pays tribute to leading lady
THE COMMUNITY in Newtownbutler came together at the weekend to say a sad farewell to local woman Barbara Chapman. A local historian and former teacher, Ms Chapman was 96-years-old when she passed away last Monday night. On Saturday residents lined the streets of Newtownbutler to say their good-byes to the much-loved local woman as the […]