THERE was approximately 2,228 reported calls of people suffering from an alleged domestic abuse incident according to the police. During November and December, the PSNI set up their ‘Season’s Greetings’ programme and they reported that ‘substantially more’ people reached out for support for domestic violence over the festive period. Development Manager at Fermanagh Women’s Aid, […]
Heartbreak after father denied access to his child
A HEARTBROKEN mother and grandmother, whose son is being prevented from having any contact with his child, has spoken out on the profound impact parental isolation is having on their family. The local woman has issued an emotional appeal to social services, and the family of her grandchild, to understand the damaging affects of keeping her […]
Fermanagh actor Lawson supports sex abuse campaign
OPENING up about a terrifying ordeal as a child, Fermanagh actor Charlie Lawson has revealed that he escaped being a victim of sexual abuse by the ‘skin of my teeth’. Best known for playing Jim McDonald in Coronation Street, the Enniskillen-born actor has linked up with well-known author Emma-Jane Taylor in an new campaign to […]
Women’s Aid enlisting dentists in fight against domestic abuse
FOLLOWING on from its successful training courses with other local professionals, Fermanagh Women’s Aid (FWA) is running a training session for dental surgeries this week. Any dentists in the area who have not yet signed up have been urged to get in touch and take part in the training, which takes place this Friday, February 28, and […]
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Runaway man was arrested after asking police for his shoes back
A 22-year-old Irvinestown man who ran away from police officers after shouting abuse at them was caught the following day when he contacted the officers asking for his shoes back.