FERMANAGH patients are being forgotten and “left just to deal with it themselves.” That is the heartbreaking message from one local woman currently battling cancer, who, just a couple of months after surgery, is currently having to travel at least 232 miles for appointments each week, including chemotherapy in Derry and physiotherapy in Omagh. This […]
‘We put the fun in fundraising’ – Cancer Connect NI
WHILE the focus is on breast cancer given the month that’s in it, Cancer Connect NI offers support for all local patients experiencing the disease. At its homely base in the central-yet-private location of Forthill Road in Enniskillen, the charity offers a wide range of supports and services to all cancer patients, from courses and […]
Conference boom continues with fly fishing coup
FERMANAGH is continuing to grow its reputation as a conference destination, with another large delegation preparing to descend on the county in the coming weeks. This time it will be the turn of the Irish Fly Fair and Angling Show, which is coming to the Killyhevlin Hotel on November 18 and 19. Having previously been […]
Help Patrick get Irvinestown legend Joe to No1!
Joe Mahon looks set for even more fame this week, with Lisnaskea performer Paddy Treacy dedicating his debut single to the Irvinestown hotelier.
Patient stories lay bare reality of surgery withdrawal
HUNDREDS of patient experience stories gathered by campaign group Save Our Acute Services (SOAS) have laid bare the grim reality now facing Fermanagh patients since the withdrawal of emergency general surgery (EGS) from the SWAH. Over the past year, since EGS at the Enniskillen hospital was suspended indefinitely, the Western Trust has repeatedly stated that it has put […]
Council plan to upgrade A4 to dual carriageway revived
There has long been talk of potentially upgrading the route from Ballygawley to Sligo.
Making connections at Enniskillen Workhouse
The state-of-the-art restoration project has seen the Workhouse transformed into a hub of local innovation.
Fears child could be killed outside Enniskillen school
“The last thing anybody wants is a serious accident or worse, the death of the a schoolchild.”
Experience Enniskillen launch Halloween extravaganza
Taking place from 4-7pm on October 31 itself, the evening will open with a spooktacular parade, complete with a ghost train, and lively music.
Greenway workshop in Belcoo next week
The workshop takes place at the Belcoo Community Centre from 10am-12pm next Wednesday, October 18th.