THE loss of the stroke unit at SWAH will also result in the loss of experienced staff in the Western Trust, warned an experienced physiotherapist. Ciaran Daly, a clinical specialist physiotherapist who has worked in the stroke services for more than 20 years spoke out at the meeting to oppose the closure of SWAH’s stroke […]
50 weddings, 80 funerals &150 baptisms- all in a year!
Enniskillen parish priest Peter O’Reilly is approaching a milestone as he prepares to celebrate 40 years of priesthood. He’s happy to be back in his native county for the special anniversary, but reveals that often his work can be very demanding. Mgr O’Reilly is the parish priest at St Michael’s Parish, and he will mark […]
Drumclay to be hospital halfway house
DRUMCLAY Care Home, which is due to reopen again in the near future, will be a type of ‘halfway house’ for patients, acting as a bridge between hospital and home, according to the Western Trust. Around half of inpatients at SWAH over the age of 70 at any given time, and many over the age […]
Dad’s the word at Lough Erne Resort
SHOW DAD you love him this Father’s Day with Lough Erne Resort. From golf with leading PGA professionals, to a relaxing massage at the unique Thai Spa, there’s an experience to treat every Dad this Sunday, 16th June. Foodies can choose from five unique dining experiences created by Executive Chef Noel McMeel. Overlooking Castle Hume […]
Birthday honours for charity and cross-community work
Fr Brian D’Arcy’s cross community work has been recognised with an honour in the Queen’s birthday honours list. Formerly of the Graan just outside Enniskillen, the popular priest and broadcaster will receive the Order of the British Empire for his services to cross community relations. Fr Brian now resides at Tobar Mhuire retreat centre in […]
Enniskillen workers fear for jobs after BT cut centres
Employees at BT’s Enniskillen office fear for their jobs after the company announced plans to close 270 offices. BT Enniskillen Contact Centre on Broadmeadow Place is one of the biggest employers in the county with around 330 people employed. Last week, BT announced that more than 300 office locations across the UK will be consolidated […]
Motorists face months of disruption for water upgrade
A FOUR month project to upgrade the water supply network in Enniskillen started this week. The work undertaken by NI Water has started in Darling Street and is expected to be completed by October 2019. Over the coming months works will progress throughout the town centre. This will include works at Church Street, High Street, […]
Mixed views expressed over Buttermarket upgrade work
MIXED reactions have arisen over refurbishment work currently being carried out at Enniskillen’s Buttermarket. The project, understood to take approximately 12 weeks will see a range of work take place, from paint work to upgrading toilet facilities. Local firm Jones Construction are working to deliver the face lift improvements at the site, which began with […]
Stormont campaigner steps up ‘back to work’ campaign
It is hoped that a peoples assembly will be held in Enniskillen next Thursday.
Bird lovers ‘disgusted’ at cutting down of bushes
The Buttermarket is currently undergoing a renovation.