THIS Christmas, Fermanagh and Omagh District Council is inviting residents, businesses, and community groups to take part in ‘Lights for Change.’ The campaign aims to raise awareness and inspire action to end violence against women and girls. By displaying a ‘BeTheChange’ bauble, people can show their support for a safer and more equal future. These simple […]
The Range confirm opening date for Enniskillen store
THE Range has officially announced it will open its doors at the new Lakelands Retail Park in Enniskillen on November 28. Anchored alongside big-name retailers like Home Bargains, the homeware and garden store promises to be a key draw for shoppers across Fermanagh. The Range will be the fourth store to open in the new […]
Enniskillen woman remembered as ‘one of a kind’
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THE LATE Christina (Tina) McLaughlin has been remembered as ‘a special person,’ as the local community mourns the death of the beloved daughter, sister and friend. Formally of Magee Court, Enniskillen, Ms McLaughlin passed away on Monday, November 10. Tina was a massive animal lover and once convinced her dad to adopt eight cats. She […]
Enniskillen Castle lit up to recognise role of men
ENNISKILLEN Castle will be lit up blue today to mark International Men’s Day. The move was unanimously agreed at a recent meeting of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council during a Sinn Fein motion recognising the positive difference that men and boys can make to their families and communities. Proposer, Councillor Debbie Coyle, said: “It is […]
Enniskillen quiz to raise money for animal sanctuary
A FUNDRAISER in support of Bright Eyes Animal Sanctuary will be held in Charlie’s Bar upstairs lounge on Friday, November 21. As reported by the Fermanagh Herald last month, BrightsEyes Animal Sanctuary is at risk of closing, with vet bills alone run between £8000 and £10,000 monthly. Increased stress has been placed on Bright Eyes, […]
Fermanagh motel leads the way on green tourism
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AN Enniskillen business that has achieved gold standard in the Green Tourism certification programme has said it ‘validates years of investment, innovation and the dedication.’ There were jubilant scenes at the Belmore Court and Motel in Enniskillen after it was awarded the top status in the scheme, becoming the first provider in Fermanagh to do […]
Lisnaskea mum praises SWAH neonatal team
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IN HONOUR of World Prematurity Day on November 17, a local mother has been sharing her experience of the local life-saving neonatal unit. Amanda Oldfield from Lisnaskea was five weeks before her due date when she had a bleed, which turned out to be a placenta abruption. She went straight to the SWAH, on advice of her […]
Firefighters show their heart with Movember mission
THIS November, the Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) team in Enniskillen are putting down their razors and picking up a powerful cause. The group of local firefighters will be growing moustaches for ‘Movember,’ to raise vital funds for two campaigns, ‘Help Dougie Fight Adenocarcinoma’ and ‘Catherine’s Journey, Fighting for Every First.’ Both causes are deeply personal to the […]
New €9.6 million cross-border mental health project
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The Community Connections and Well-being Project (CCWP), a €9.6 million cross-border initiative designed to enable people with mild and/or emerging mental health difficulties, to access early intervention programmes and support, has been officially launched in Monaghan. The project is supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB). CCWP has received […]
Fermanagh on alert as viruses increase
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The Western Trust is encouraging patients, clients, staff and the public to keep warm, well and boost your immunity this winter especially during extremely cold weather conditions. Winter is traditionally a busy period for the Western Trust and our health and social care system has faced a very difficult and challenging number of years. We […]