A FIVE-YEAR-OLD Fermanagh girl living with a lifelong form of arthritis is determined to break the stigma around long-term conditions and inspire others who share her diagnosis. Ellie, who was diagnosed with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) at just two-years-old, faces daily pain caused by the autoimmune condition, which affects approximately one in 1,000 children under […]
Donna steps up for AWARE NI in December challenge
EVERY day this December, rain or shine, Enniskillen resident Donna McManus is lacing up her shoes and stepping out with purpose to support AWARE NI. Through her daily walks, Donna is not only promoting fitness but also raising vital awareness and funds for a cause close to her heart. “I’m doing this fundraiser because I […]
Big Sleep Out highlights current homeless crisis
ON a cold December night, First Housing Enniskillen hosted a sleep-out in the Diamond to raise awareness of homelessness in Fermanagh. Armed with sleeping bags, nine team members braved the winter chill as part of The Big Sleep Out, an initiative to shed light on the struggles faced by those without stable housing. Recent figures […]
Domestic abuse call every 17 minutes in Fermanagh
POLICE in Fermanagh are responding to a domestic violence call every 17 minutes, according to figures shared by the PSNI. This shocking statistic was revealed during the ‘16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence’ campaign, which aims to raise awareness and call for an end to violence against women and girls. PSNI Inspector Joni Beatty […]
Skins into second-ever All-Ireland Junior Cup Final
Tullow RFC 26 Enniskillen 56 Enniskillen advanced to the final of the All-Ireland Junior Cup for the second time in its history, following a convincing 56-26 win away to Tullow Rugby Club from County Carlow on Saturday. Played in perfect conditions on a superb 3G pitch, Skins were on the offensive from the start with […]
Nathan Carter confirms UK tour dates
COUNTRY music star Nathan Carter is set to step out into one of his biggest tours to date as he aims to sell out top venues, theatres and stadiums across the water over the next few months. The Liverpudlian, who lives in Bellanaleck, is preparing to bring his award-winning concert tour to the UK when […]
Fermanagh youngster brings Christmas cheer to SWAH
A BELLANALECK schoolgirl has been praised for her ‘thoughtfulness and kindness’ after she truly embraced the season of goodwill by raising money to help children in hospital this Christmas. Macy Connors recently put her creative talents to the test by creating some handmade bracelets, before selling them at a local craft fair. She raised over £200 […]
Four police officers injured in Derrygonnelly
FOUR police officers from Fermanagh were among 20 injured in a 24-hour period across the North last weekend. The incidents occurred between Friday evening and Saturday morning. Superintendent Rosie Thompson revealed that four officers were hurt in Derrygonnelly while dealing with an aggressive suspect. Elsewhere, two were injured after their patrol vehicle was deliberately rammed […]
500 Fermanagh women seek help for domestic violence
KERRIE Flood, CEO of Fermanagh Women’s Aid, is just five months into her new role, and she says she ‘couldn’t be any prouder’ of her team after nearly 500 women reached out for help this year. The mother-of-four took on the leadership of Fermanagh Women’s Aid from Mary McCann, who led the organisation for 20 […]
Five hospitalised following Fermanagh road collision
FIVE people, including a young girl, were taken to hospital following a three-car crash on the Belturbet Road in Derrylin on Sunday afternoon. The incident, which occurred around 4.50pm, involved a grey Toyota RAV4, a red Citroen Berlingo, and a grey Toyota Corolla. Inspector Laird confirmed that a woman in her 50s, a man and […]