More than £1 million has been spent by the Western Health Trust in the past five years on emergency accommodation for children taken into care – with some of the most vulnerable young people sent as far away as England, Scotland and Wales. New figures released under Freedom of Information reveal that since January 2020, […]
McGrath’s double helps Ballinamallard United to big win
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Playr-Fit Championship Ballinamallard Utd 2 Dundela 1 By Aaron Hassard A BRACE from James McGrath helped Ballinamallard United to a big 2-1 win over Dundela at Ferney Park on Saturday in a tough Playr-Fit Championship clash. Mallards boss Mark Stafford made one change to the team that started in his side’s midweek stalemate against Institute. […]
Cassidy scores 3-05 as Ederney down Kinawley
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Mannok SFC Group B Round 3 Ederney4-20 Kinawley2-05 By Pauric McGurn SEAN Cassidy scored an impressive 3-05 for Ederney on Sunday afternoon in Garrison as they topped their championship group with a resounding 21-point victory over Kinawley. The wind assisted Ederney took in a 3-06 to 0-01 half-time lead, while the second half kept to a […]
Erneside Shopping Centre on the market for £15.5m
Erneside Shopping Centre in Enniskillen has officially been placed on the market with a guide price of £15.5 million. The centre, which offers 171,590 square feet of retail space across a 9.9-acre site, remains one of the main shopping destinations in Fermanagh, drawing steady footfall from both local residents and visitors. First built in 1989, […]
Future of SWAH services debated at Assembly
The future of services at the South West Acute Hospital (SWAH) was brought to the floor of the Northern Ireland Assembly last week during an adjournment debate led by local MLAs. The discussion provided a platform for representatives to voice serious concerns over the temporary suspension of emergency general surgery (EGS) at the Enniskillen-based hospital. […]
Man arrested following sudden death in Enniskillen
The man is currently ‘assisting police with their enquiries’ as an investigation into the death is launched.
Fermanagh’s shining a light on a silent killer
September marks World Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month — a global effort to shine a light on a rare and often overlooked lung disease. This month is all about raising awareness, offering hope, and bringing support to those affected by pulmonary fibrosis. Pulmonary Fibrosis (PF) is a serious chronic and progressive disease in which scar tissue […]
Perfect picture puts Mabel on global shortlist
Its lights, camera, action for eight-year-old Mabel Hetherington, whose love of photography has earned her a place as a finalist in the Down’s Syndrome Association’s ‘My Perspective Awards’ 2025. The Irvinestown Primary School pupil is one of only a handful of finalists worldwide, and the only child from Northern Ireland to be shortlisted. Her entry, […]
Late Mulligan strike helps Lisnaskea secure crown
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Lisnaskea3-09 Ederney2-11 By Martin McBrien A LATE goal from Maeve Mulligan helped Lisnaskea Emmetts get their hands on the Division Two league trophy after they overpowered Ederney in a hard-fought contest in Tempo. Despite atrocious conditions of pouring rain and blustery wind, both sides combined to produce a highly entertaining contest, culminating in as dramatic […]
Special recognition for futstal-loving David
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A BELLEEK man has been praised for his commitment to promoting the sport of fustal at a recent IFA Grassroots Awards ceremony. David Alonso has been one of the driving forces behind the success of Omagh Futsal Club, which not only boasts one of the top men’s teams in the NIFF Super League, but also […]