The PSNI are becoming increasingly concerned for the welfare of missing 17-year-old, Erik Nezha, from the Enniskillen area. “Erik was last seen wearing a black coat with fur around the hood, black trousers and white trainers, in the Rossorry area of Enniskillen, at approximately 10.15pm on Saturday night, 3rd May. Erik has dark short hair […]
RNLI assist 3 people and a dog after vessel ran aground
Carrybridge RNLI assisted three people and a dog after their vessel ran aground yesterday (May 4). At 5.39pm on Sunday 4 May, Carrybridge RNLI’s inshore lifeboat, Douglas Euan & Kay Richards was launched at the request of Belfast Coastguard, to assess a vessel with two adults, a baby and a dog on board, which had […]
Council spells out rules to local dog owners
A NUMBER of locations around Fermanagh have been identified as “hot spots for dog fouling” by the Council, as it ramps up its efforts to promote responsibile pet ownership. The Loughshore Path at Bellanaleck, Killyfole Lake, the Broadmeadow and the Derrychara Playing fields in Enniskillen, sa well as four locations in Omagh, have all singled out as […]
Nadia on a mission to raise awareness of Endometriosis
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A LOCAL woman has shared her journey of years of pain, frustration and resilience, shining a light on the urgent need for change in women’s healthcare. Endometriosis is a painful condition affecting hundreds of millions of women worldwide, yet it is believed to be significantly under-researched and under-diagnosed. Fermanagh woman Nadia Stenson is one of an […]
Pride group planning protest in Enniskillen next week
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THE organisers of Omagh Pride have invited people to take part in a demonstration outside a meeting of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council (FODC) on Tuesday. The demonstration has been organised in reaction to the news that FODC will be the first council in the North to implement the provisions of the Supreme Court ruling […]
Huge turnout for meeting on Fermanagh hospital
OVER 150 turned out to the Fermanagh House in Enniskillen last night (Thursday) for a meeting on the future of the South West Acute Hospital, organised by a local campaign group. In the event, which was organised by campaign group Save Our Acute Services and chaired by North West News Group and WeAreTyrone journalist Alan […]
Future of Fermanagh schools revealed
THE future of the four Catholic maintained post-primary schools in Fermanagh have been revealed. As reported by the ‘Herald, discussions have been ongoing over the future of the four schools. It’s understood that the long-term plan is to have boys and girls mixing between the schools. The current plan is for Enniskillen schools, St Joseph’s […]
Brightstarz members bid for glory
EXCITEMENT is building in the county as members of the Fermanagh Brightstarz group are set to “compete for a chance at stardom” at a much-anticipated show at the Ardhowen Theatre. A large crowd is expected to turn out to the Enniskillen venue on June 6 and June 7 when members of the Fermanagh-based group showcase their […]
Fermanagh Féis founder Lena honoured with award
THE late Lena Corrigan, who was a founding member of Fermanagh Féis and remembered as an “epitome of authority, wisdom, and experience”, has been honoured with an award in her memory. The Fermanagh Féis recently introduced the ‘President’s Cup in memory of Lena Corrigan’, for the most promising young singer in the Féis, with local […]
Council urged to protect Fermanagh transgender rights
THE COUNCIL is being urged to make sure not to introduce any new policies that will “undermine the rights and safety” of local trans people, following the landmark Supreme Court ruling earlier this month. On April 16, the UK Supreme Court ruled that the legal definition of a woman, when being determined by the Equality Act, should be […]