LOCAL actor John Cathcart has confirmed he’ll be playing one of the title characters in a major stage performance in Birmingham this summer as his career goes from strength to strength. The Enniskillen man, who graduated as an actor from the Royal Academy of Music in London, has been making his name in the acting […]
Fermanagh health campaigners ‘ready to mobilise’
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FERMANAGH residents are bracing for the next stage in the battle to save SWAH emergency surgery, with the Western Trust preparing to begin the process of making its temporary removal permanent. Having been suspended in late 2022, this week the Western Trust board will decide on whether to open a consultation on the permanent removal of emergency general […]
Top award for Fermanagh Olympian
LOCAL Olympian Nathan Timoney said he is “very lucky to receive such excellent support” from Queen’s University after he received a top award at a major ceremony at the Belfast university. The Enniskillen man, who represented Ireland with Ross Corrigan at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, was named as ‘Individual Sports Personality of the Year’ […]
Belfast drama group confirms Enniskillen show
THE Ardhowen Theatre is preparing to host a “hilarious comedy” after one of the North’s top drama groups has confirmed they’ll be making a return to Enniskillen to showcase their talents. Excitement is building on the entertainment scene ahead of the return of the Belvoir Players who will bring their new play ‘A Wake in […]
Fermanagh singer Garrity confirms new single
ENNISKILLEN singer John Garrity said it was “great to be back in the studio” after he confirmed he’s working on producing a new single, as he continues to take the local music scene by storm. The ‘Belfast Busker’ has established himself as one of the top stars in the country and he continues to earn […]
Fermanagh family to run marathon for Eimir and John
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LOCAL residents who are set to run the Belfast Marathon in memory of the late Eimir Martin and John Murphy are going to “carry their spirit, their laughter and their love” during the event. A team of 18 people from Lisnaskea will take part in the Belfast Marathon on Sunday, May 4, to raise money […]
Fermanagh health campaigners to host public meeting
SAVE Our Acute Services (SOAS) is organising a public meeting on the future of SWAH services and the removal of emergency general surgery at the hospital. SOAS has invited representatives from all five main political parties in the area, and the public will have the chance to ask questions on the night. The meeting takes place […]
Enniskillen resident airlifted to Belfast hospital
THE Air Ambulance and a number of Emergency Services were called to the scene of “an incident” which occurred in Enniskillen yesterday (Tuesday). “The Northern Ireland Ambulance Service received a 999 call at 15:57 on Tuesday 1 April, following reports of an incident in the Devenish Crescent area, Enniskillen,” a statement read. “NIAS despatched 1 […]
Health regulator pays tribute to Fermanagh campaigners
THE HEALTH regulator has spoken out in praise for the work of Fermanagh campaigners, Save Our Acute Services (SOAS). Speaking at a recent meeting of the Stormont Health Committee, chief executive of Regulation and Quality Improvement Authority (RQIA) Briege Donaghy, said she was in regular contact with SOAS members. Ms Donaghy had been asked about the disappointment felt […]
SOAS presents SWAH roadmap to the Department of Health
VOLUNTEERS from campaign group Save Our Acute Services (SOAS) travelled to Belfast again this week, this time to make the case for its plan to save SWAH services directly to the Department of Health. Back in January SOAS launched a comprehensive ‘roadmap’ plan on how to restore and protect services at the Enniskillen hospital, not least emergency general surgery […]