SHOCKING statistics have revealed that half of the £26 million made in legal puppy farming each year in the North comes from just nine breeders in the Fermanagh and Tyrone area. According to data collected by Naturewatch, there are 50 officially licensed dog breeders operating in the North Northern Ireland is home to the largest […]
Singer Aoife takes down under by storm
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Enniskillen singer Aoife Cathcart recently took centre stage at a major venue in Surry Hills in Australia as she performed some renowned Irish classics and ballads at a celebration night. Aoife, who has established herself as one of the top singers in Fermanagh, made the move to Australia and she is continuing to make strides […]
Anger as Enniskillen disabled toilets vandalised
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Residents in Enniskillen have been left frustrated after public toilets, which contain a special key system so people living with disabilities have access to the facilities, were “sadly” vandalised. Fermanagh and Omagh District Council reported the toilets at Head Street in Enniskillen have been vandalised, in yet another disturbing instance of abuse of public facilities […]
Maguiresbridge GAA pay touching tribute to young Sara
The Fermanagh community is continuing to come to terms with this week’s harrowing tragedy.
Support for those affected by Maguiresbridge tragedy
The Western Trust has shared resources for parents, carers and all those affected by yesterdays tragedy. “We are deeply saddened by the events that occurred in Maguiresbridge yesterday and wish to extend our sympathies to the extended Families, friends and local community,” a spokesperson from the Western Trust said. “The Trust is working […]
Women’s Aid responds to Maguiresbridge tragedy
Woman’s aid have realised a statement following the deaths of Vanessa Whyte and her two children Sara and James in Maguiresbridge yesterday. In a statement released this afternoon, Woman’s Aid NI expressed its “deepest sympathies and heartfelt sorrow” to the loved ones of Vanessa, Sara and James. “To the wider Fermanagh community, please know we […]
Mother urges action as CAMHS waiting times soar
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A LOCAL mother has branded her daughter’s long wait for a mental health assessment as “cruel.” The mother, who wishes to remain anonymous to protect her daughter’s privacy, has now called on the Western Trust to take immediate action to meet the recommended nine-week timeframe for its Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS). The local woman […]
Fermanagh businesses ‘heartbroken’ after flood damage
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WHILE most local businesses managed to escape serious damage in Sunday’s flash flooding, others were sadly not so lucky. Enniskillen was one of the areas to face the worst of the deluge. In the area around Belmore Street, for example, which was submerged in several feet of water for a time, some premises suffered minor water damage. Elsewhere, […]
Mum and children killed in Fermanagh shooting named
THE three people who were killed following a shooting incident which occurred in Maguiresbridge yesterday (Wednesday) have been named locally. Vanessa Whyte, who was aged in her 40s, died following the incident at a house at Drummeer Road, with her children James and Sara also passing away tragically. The PSNI have launched a murder investigation […]
A village and a county in mourning
The village of Maguiresbridge has been plunged into mourning following the tragic deaths of three members of one family in a harrowing shooting incident this morning. What began as a quiet morning in the typically peaceful Fermanagh community quickly descended into shock and sorrow as news of the loss began to circulate. The tight-knit community is […]