A NEW scheme has been set up to ‘provide comfort and stimulate cherished memories’ for Fermanagh residents who are living with dementia. In startling figures, it’s estimated that there are over 20,000 people living with dementia in the North. The number is expected to double over the next 16 years, by 2040. The Council has […]
Bright Eyes ‘inundated’ with abandoned kittens
BRIGHT Eyes Animal Sanctuary has said they’re facing ‘a huge financial burden’ as the number of pets being abandoned and dumped around the county rises significantly. The Ballinamallard-based organisation has been inundated with calls from the local public, with their cattery full following a surge in young kittens being abandoned throughout Fermanagh. “The biggest issue facing […]
Nathan Carter downplays Love Island links
FERMANAGH Country music star Nathan Carter has downplayed rumours that he could be heading into the ‘Villa’ as the new series of ‘Love Islands’ captures the attention of fans across the island. First aired back in 2015, ‘Love Island’ has returned to ITV screens and fans are keeping a close eye on proceedings in Mallorca […]
Fermanagh publican’s the ‘Spirit of Northern Ireland’
THE manager of Charlie’s Bar in Enniskillen said it was an ‘absolute honour’ as she picked up the prestigious ‘Community Hero’ accolade at the ‘Spirit of Northern Ireland Awards’ on Friday night. Una Burns was awarded the ‘Community Hero’ award at the ceremony at the Culloden Estate, in recognition of her ‘Charlie’s Bar Christmas Kindness Fundraiser’ […]
BREAKING: Body recovered from Lough Erne
POLICE has confirmed that a body has been recovered from Lough Erne, following extensive searches for a missing person last night (Wednesday). “Police conducting searches following the report of a missing person in the Belleek area on Wednesday 19th June located the body of a man at the River Erne on Wednesday evening,” they said. […]
Fermanagh Community Transport threatened again
FERMANAGH Community Transport (FCT) is again under threat as proposed cuts are set to see the organisation’s budget reduced even further. Despite the growing need and demand across the rural community in Fermanagh for the organisation’s services, it remains in the firing line. “The proposed cuts would have an extremely adverse impact on the rural elderly and disabled here,” FCT […]
Fermanagh man ready for Glastonbury gig
A FERMANAGH man has said he’s feeling ‘excitement rather than nerves’ as his band prepares to perform at the hugely popular and much-anticipated Glastonbury Festival next week. Jack McKelvey from Derrylin, and his band ‘Manilla Times’, has been confirmed as a main act at the five-day music festival, which is scheduled to take place in […]
Minister’s emotional plea about Fermanagh roads
WITH YET more local lives lost on our roads this week, a Fermanagh minister has made an emotional plea for urgent action to tackle the continuing carnage. Just hours after Rev Rebecca Guildea pleaded for change at the funeral of 18-year-old Oisin Gregg on Sunday morning, Fermanagh’s roads claimed yet another victim, with Lisnaskea man Ollie […]
GALLERY: Successful Enniskillen 10K ‘showcases the town
THE Enniskillen Running Club said they were ‘overwhelmed by the support’ that they received as the much-anticipated 10K run and walk returned to the town in style on Saturday morning. Over 1,000 people, from Fermanagh and across the neighbouring areas, took part in the 10K run and walk, with large crowds lining the streets to […]
Son pays emotional tribute to Maria Britton
THE son of the late Maria Britton said his mother was the “most caring person ever” as the county united in grief following the sudden death of the much-loved Enniskillen resident. Formerly of Kilmacormick Drive, Ms Britton passed away last Wednesday. Her death prompted a wave of sadness, with mourners lining the streets outside St Michael’s […]