HONDA CBX enthusiasts from around the world travelled to Ballinamallard for the 32nd Honda CBX 1000 European Rally. Over 100 CBX riders took part in the event from all over Europe with one fanatic coming from as far as Japan. The four-day long event consisted of ride outs, visits to the Linnet Inn, Boho, and Belleek […]
Trainee doctors join Fermanagh SWAH team
THE SOUTH West Acute Hospital has last week welcomed a new cohort of trainee doctors, some of whom have travelled from overseas to work at the Enniskillen hospital. The SWAH group is part of an overall intake of 270 doctors across the Western Trust, with the junior doctors joining medical and surgical teams across the wider area, […]
Chef Neven Maguire is cooking up a storm
Blacklion chef Neven Maguire recently entertained large crowds and showcased his top culinary skills at one of Ireland’s largest music festivals which attracted thousands of people to Donegal. Neven Maguire, who owns and runs the award-winning and highly rated MacNean House & Restaurant, was one of the star attractions at the hugely popular and recent […]
Encirc’s new walkway is a haven for biodiversity
ENCIRC Derrylin has opened a new looped walkway, giving staff somewhere to stretch their legs during their shift. The opening of the looped walkway is a indication of the company’s commitment to create a great place to work for their staff whilst continuing a path towards decarbonisation. On Thursday, the new 560m looped walkway from the entrance […]
Fermanagh RNLI branch aids stricken vessel
A TRAINING session turned into real experience for the crew of Carrybridge RNLI at the weekend, who spotted a boat in difficulty while out doing exercises on the lough. At around 10.40am on Sunday morning, August 18, the volunteer crew were on the inshore lifeboat, the Douglas, Euan and Kay Richards, and were travelling in the direction […]
Enniskillen actor Adrian Dunbar returning to ITV
Enniskilen actor Adrian Dunbar is set to make his return to TV screens later this year but he’ll be playing the part of ‘Ridley’ and not in the role of ‘Superintendent Ted Hastings’ in BBC’s ‘Line of Duty’. There has been increasing calls from local residents for a new series of the BBC police drama […]
Enniskillen leads the way for sarcoidosis
IRELAND’S leading support group for people living with sarcoidosis, which has been set up in Enniskillen, is calling for “some new blood” to cope with the growing demand on its services. An increasing number of Fermanagh people are being diagnosed with sarcoidosis, which is an inflammatory disease, which can occur in a range of organs, […]
Fermanagh nurse releases new children’s book
A SWAH nurse has written a children’s book to encourage youngsters to find the beauty in all cultures. Alisha Walls, from Castlederg, has always had a love for writing but when it came to her choosing her career at university, Alisha chose nursing and has been a senior nurse in the Western trust for over […]
Fermanagh band confirms date in Dublin
The Tumbling Paddies has said they’re “very excited” to headline what’s expected to be a sold-out concert at one of Dublin and Ireland’s top and best known concert halls. The Fermanagh band, which has established itself as one of the hottest properties on the local music scene, recently confirmed they’re heading for the Olympia Theatre […]
Fermanagh house prices rise by 6% in the past 12 months
HOUSE prices in the local area have risen by over six percent in the past year. According to statistics from the Land and Property Service, assisted by NISRA, house prices in Fermanagh and Omagh have increased by 3.7 percent in the past quarter, and by 6.3 percent in the past 12 months. That’s compared to […]