A LOCAL father who describes himself as “totally back from the dead” has passionately urged others to consider organ donation after a life-saving transplant transformed his life. Sean Maguire, an electrician from Donagh, found himself working in an environment with vermin. This led him to becoming unwell and being admitted to hospital. “I was working […]
Organ donation discussion encouraged in Fermanagh
By Niamh McGovern CHAIR of the Western Health and Social Care Trust has encouraged people to have conversations about organ donation and clarify their intentions with loved ones and friends. This comes as the January meeting of the Western Trust board heard there is no money available to promote organ donation within the Western Trust this year. Despite the […]
Fermanagh Stroke Support Group gifts £72,500 to charity
FERMANAGH Stroke Support Group was established ten years ago and since then until its winding up on December 31 2023, the charity has enjoyed great support from the people of Enniskillen and surrounding districts. Everyone associated with the charity is grateful to its many volunteers and benefactors. Countless stroke victims have availed of the warmth […]
Kyle recognised for helping improve safety at workplace
A LOCAL man has been recognised for helping to significantly improve health and safety measures at his workplace. Kyle Taylor from Lisbellaw was recently recognised at the Saica Health and Safety Awards for a new initiative that he came up with. Kyle’s initiative was to have an information card put in the back of everyone’s […]
Fermanagh dog Ollie’s back on the road to recovery
THE shocking tale of an emaciated dog broke people’s hearts last month, but it looks like there will be a happy ending to the story. Fermanagh Herald readers were left heartbroken after Bright Eyes Animal Sanctuary revealed the alarming pictures of ‘Ollie’ who had been severely neglected. The Ballinamallard-based organisation launched an online fundraiser to support the ‘round-the-clock care’ needed to […]
Re-Markable’ act of kindness by young student
IN A huge act of kindness, Enniskillen’s Mark McGoldrick presented 13 televisions to the Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick Children. The fifteen year old has been attending the hospital since the young age of two and a half, and along with the help of his parents, he donated the TVs to say thanks to all […]