WITH the clocks due to ‘spring’ forward this weekend, it’s worth remembering Fermanagh still has the threat of an international time border hanging over it, thanks to Brexit. While the clock change is currently nothing more than a minor inconvenience for most, in years to come the bi-annual practice could become a very significant event locally as it could mean […]
New community hub planned for Blacklion
PLANS for a new public amenity and community building in Blacklion have been given the green light. The redevelopment of Fairgreen in the border village has been given planning approval by Cavan County Council. The project also includes the replacement of Mooney’s Hall as a community building. The redevelopment will include outdoor seating, car parking […]
SWAH Human Milk Bank makes fresh appeal for more donors
HAVING helped hundreds more babies across Ireland over the last year, the SWAH-based Human Milk Bank has issued a fresh appeal for donor mums to help it continue it’s life-saving work, with current demand “exceptionally high.” The only one of its kind on the island of Ireland, the team at the Western Trust run facility, which provides […]
Fermanagh best place to survive apocalypse
Whether its from an alien invasion or a zombie outbreak, Fermanagh and Omagh area is the spot to be during the collapse of civilisation.
Rural Fermanagh folk happier and healthier
A major government report has revealed that despite all the challenges we’re still happier and healthier in Fermanagh than our urban neighbours.
Postcode lottery for Fermanagh care packages
Enniskillen, Garrison, Newtownbutler, Boho, Derrylin and Drumquin are areas where it is proving difficult to secure care packages.
Council seeks sites from Fermanagh landowners
Fermanagh landowners who have sites that may be suitable for housing or economic development are being urged to get in touch with the Council.
Heartbreak at death of ‘bright light’ Kelly
Communities across Fermanagh and far beyond have been left reeling following the sudden death of much-loved young local woman Kelly Marie Lynch.
Fermanagh outraged at ‘cultural issue’ comment
FERMANAGH patients are more than willing to travel for elective treatment, they are simply requesting equal access to timely treatment when it comes to emergency care. That’s the message from Save Our Acute Services (SOAS) following local anger at comments made in a report to the Department of Health which stated there was “a cultural issue” […]
Concerns over Altnagelvin Hospital capacity
THERE are concerns Altnagelvin Hospital is struggling to cope with the influx of Fermanagh patients being sent up from the SWAH for emergency general surgery (EGS). There are no current official figures for how many local patients are being sent to the SWAH, as Fermanagh patients are deemed new ‘walk ins’ at the Derry hospital rather than […]