The late Gerry ‘Maco’ McIntyre, who passed away peacefully on October 14 surrounded by his family, has been remembered by his daughter Finola ‘Fin’ McIntyre as a “passionate, free spirit.” She described him as a “wonderful father” who lived life on his own vibrant terms, embracing individuality, kindness, and a deep love for the world around him. […]
Enniskillen woman speaks out to break suicide stigma
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For most of her life, Enniskillen woman Cherry Ingram carried a grief that was rarely spoken about – not just because of its personal weight, but because of the silence society so often wraps around it. Her father, Gunnar Johansson, died by suicide on January 5, 1998. Cherry was just 18 months old. Now, 27 […]
Parents still struggling as childcare costs soar
A FERMANAGH mother-of-one has said she “solely relies on our family” to provide childcare as the ongoing cost of the service worryingly soars throughout the North. An increasing number of local parents have been forced to give up work or take a break from employment as childcare costs continue to rise rapidly and have a major […]
‘Ciara’s Library’ is helping Fermanagh charities
A FERMANAGH mother who suffered from postnatal depression said she was “delighted” to be able to support a leading local charity who helps parents who are struggling with their mental health. Ciara Fitzpatrick, who has openly described suffering from the mental health condition which affects every one in 10 woman who give birth, has recently teamed […]
Serial killer blocked from having a civil partnership
A SERIAL killer who murdered the daughter of a Fermanagh man has been blocked from having a civil partnership under a new law that stops the most serious offenders getting married in prison. Levi Bellfield is serving two whole-life sentences for the murders of Milly Dowler, Marsha McDonnell and Amélie Delagrange, as well as the attempted […]
Diana Armstrong ‘inspired’ by late father West
THE UUP candidate in Fermanagh and South Tyrone has appealed to ‘the whole unionist family’ to rally behind her in the General Election as her late father instilled in her all the right qualities for the job. Diana Armstrong, the daughter of former UUP leader Harry West, is currently the sole unionist runner in the constituency after DUP leader […]
‘I thought, how do you go on after losing a baby?’
THE MONTH of October highlights Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. For Lisnaskea woman Colleen Tunney and her husband Liam, remembering their first born daughter Fionnuala is not just about keeping her memory alive but a way of helping other bereaved parents. “For us everything had been fine. We went for our 20 week scan […]