ULSTER Unionist Party councillor John McClaughry has said it’s ‘an honour’ to follow in his late father’s footsteps by becoming the new chairman of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council. The Erne North representative was appointed to the role at Fermanagh and Omagh District Council’s AGM [Annual General Meeting] at the Townhall in Enniskillen on Monday […]
Ducrot set to headline Bundoran Sea Sessions
AWARD-WINNING Irish singer-songwriter Cian Ducrot has been confirmed as the headline act at the much-anticipated Bundoran Sea Sessions. The 26-year-old from Cork has established himself as one of the leading pop stars of the generation and he has collaborated with well-known English icon Ella Henderson. A number of other music acts have been confirmed for […]
Fly-tipping on the rise in Fermanagh
AS the warm weather appears, so does the rubbish. With many doing a spring clean and declutter, the rural countryside takes a hit. Many roadsides, beauty-spots and out-of-the-way areas are suffering visually and physically from the increasing blight of illegal dumping. Not only does the dumping damages the physical appeal of the rural areas effected, but […]
40-unit development at Sligo Road in Enniskillen
A NEW development on the Sligo Road in Enniskillen will bring 40 new homes to the area. The build is progressing to the first phase of 20 units, with an estimated handover for the full project aimed to be in early 2026. This general needs scheme is part of the local housing association Choice Housing’s commitment to […]
Fermanagh undertakers carry off NI Awards
TWO Fermanagh men took away top awards at the first-ever Funeral Awards NI. The event took place on Friday 24 May 2024 in the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Belfast, presented by Adrian Logan. All entries were nominated and voted for by the public over a 10-day period prior to the event. Marcus Madill Funeral Director and his dedicated team […]
Health workers unite in memory of Eimir
STAFF at the South West Acute Hospital recently joined forces to raise money in memory of ‘inspirational young midwife’ Eimir Martin. The Fermanagh community was left devastated in November when much-loved midwife and former Fermanagh Ladies GAA star Eimir Martin passed away following a long illness, aged 35 years old. Western Trust Maternity, Neonatal and […]
Music star Nathan Carter confirms new festival date
FERMANAGH singer Nathan Carter is set to make his debut in the Faroe Islands this weekend as the headline act at one of their largest music festivals. The Liverpudlian music star has been confirmed as one of the main performers at the Sorvágs Country and Blues Festival on Saturday in the village of Sørvágur. Excitement is […]
More junior doctors’ strike action in Fermanagh
FURTHER disruption to health services will be experienced in Fermanagh this week, due to the latest strike action being taken by junior doctors. This will run to 7am on Saturday. This follows two 48-hour walkouts last month from May 22-24. Patients are advised to expect widespread disruption to normal services. Health and Social Care Trust websites will […]
Fermanagh pharmacies are feeling the pinch
A PHARMACIST who owns chemist shops in Fermanagh has said they’re ‘living day-to-day’ as the pressure mounts on community pharmacies throughout the North. It’s been widely reported that community pharmacies are coming under increasing strain, with almost 12 chemists closing their doors to the public over the past 18 months. The Department for Health recently […]
Fermanagh group gets £5,000 grant
A FERMANAGH non-profit organisation has said that a £5,000 grant is a ‘lifeline’ as they continue to provide a vital service to the people of the county. Fermanagh Rural Community Initiative, based on the Tempo Road in Enniskillen, is an accredited supplier of training courses and has been providing high quality training for over two decades. The […]