Fermanagh passengers’ traumatic bus journey to Belfast


A FERMANAGH couple have raised health concerns over the conditions on the Enniskillen to Belfast bus route, after a “traumatic” pre-Christmas journey during which they endured “suffocating” heat. The couple also called for simple steps to be taken to improve the lacking public transport provision in the county, particularly in light of local patients now […]


Local nurses leaving ‘in droves’ to work with agencies


LOCAL emergency care nurses are leaving the public health system in their droves for agencies, while 90 per cent of newly qualified local doctors are either leaving the country or are starting their career as locums. That was the message from Western Trust HR director Karen Hargen and medical director Dr Brendan Lavery during a […]


Progress made towards Concepta Leonard inquest


FIVE years following her heartbreaking killing, the inquest into the death of popular Fermanagh woman Concepta Leonard is expected to finally begin in the coming months. The 51-year-old, who was known as Connie to her family and friends, died on May 15th, 2017 after being attacked at her home on Abbey Road, Maguiresbridge. Her then 30-year-old […]


Celebrating the feast of county’s own St Fanchea


LAST Sunday not only marked the first day of the new year, but also the feast of Fermanagh’s own St Fanchea, who is one of several revered saints to be celebrated on the Lough Erne Pilgrim Trail. While her name is well known around the county, and Enniskillen parishioners will also be familiar with her face from the […]


Sr Bridie Rogers remembered as a ‘remarkable woman’


TRIBUTES have been paid to Fermanagh nun Sr Bridie Rogers, who passed away at the weekend following a long life dedicated to helping others. Sr Rogers, who spent 70 years serving as a Sister of Mercy, passed away on New Year’s Eve surrounded by her family and fellow nuns, and was laid to rest at the […]


New car park and picnic plan for local beauty spot


A NEW car park and picnic area has been proposed for Lough Navar, with the Council set to give the plans the green light. Two car parks have been proposed for 170m north east of Lough Achork and 50m north of Meenameen Lough, at the spectacular Lough Navar Forest Park near Derrygonnelly. As well as […]