FERMANAGH and Omagh District Council is to receive £135,000 over two years to help implement a new strategy aimed at Ending Violence Against Women and Girls as domestic violence cases soar locally. The county has been highlighted as one of the areas with the highest rate of domestic violence cases in the North, with Fermanagh […]
Fermanagh mother to speak at female summit in Dublin
A LOCAL mother has said she’s “truly honoured and grateful” to be selected as one of the main speakers at the much-anticipated Women’s Empowerment Summit in Dublin later this month. Enniskillen woman Geraldine McGrath has been confirmed as one of nine speakers at the major female-led workshop which will take place at The Hilton Hotel […]
Businesswomen make waves in New York trade mission
By Niamh McGovern THE inspiring voices of Fermanagh and Omagh women recently echoed across the globe as they spearheaded a trade mission to New York City. ‘The Voices of 7’, a group of local female entrepreneurs, aim to empower future leaders, create connections, and build opportunities by sharing their unique experiences in business. Leading a […]
Domestic abuse call every 17 minutes in Fermanagh
POLICE in Fermanagh are responding to a domestic violence call every 17 minutes, according to figures shared by the PSNI. This shocking statistic was revealed during the ‘16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence’ campaign, which aims to raise awareness and call for an end to violence against women and girls. PSNI Inspector Joni Beatty […]
Fermanagh vigil honours women lost to domestic abuse
A LARGE crowd gathered in the Diamond in Enniskillen yesterday (Tuesday) to honour the memory of women and girls who have lost their lives to domestic abuse. A candle-lit vigil was held as part of the 16 Days of Action Against Gender-Based Violence, an international campaign aimed at raising awareness and fostering action to end […]
Fermanagh priest condemns domestic violence increase
A LOCAL priest has said that any form of violence against women is “never justified” after Fermanagh was named as one of the most dangerous places for a woman to live in Europe. The community was left shaken after the Herald revealed that six of the 42 females killed violently in the North, over the past eight years, […]
Fermanagh dominates list of women killed
FERMANAGH is one of the most dangerous places in Europe to be a woman. Six of the 42 females killed violently in the North over the past eight years died here in Fermanagh, despite the county having the smallest population. To break that grim statistic down, the local deaths account for a total of 14.2 percent of the […]
Fermanagh mother to speak at major event in Dublin
FERMANAGH mother Geraldine McGrath is set to join forces with some of Ireland’s most inspirational and motivational females at a special empowerment celebration in Dublin. The Hilton Hotel in Dublin is set to be a sell-out this month when females from across the island unite for a special ‘Women’s Empowerment Summit’, to celebrate all things […]
Fermanagh pays tribute to ‘amazing’ Mary McCann
FEMALES across the county have paid tribute to the ‘tireless’ Mary McCann who retired after over 20 years of service to Fermanagh Women’s Aid. MS McCann is the outgoing Chief Executive Officer of Fermanagh Women’s Aid, a non-profit organisation which aims to protect females from domestic violence. She is retiring after over two decades at the […]
Pauline projects positivity to all women around her
FERMANAGH woman Pauline Corrigan has had many ups and downs in her life but still projects positivity to all women around her. Pauline headed a business called Beenificial for 12 years before closing due to Brexit. The mum of three took this as an opportunity to start another business, and now runs a Shepherds Hut Airbnb on […]