MANY in Fermanagh are struggling to cope with the loneliness of the lockdown. While rural isolation has been a perennial problem in the county, since the Covid-19 crisis began even those living in towns or who have never felt isolated before are now feeling cut off. The levels of local loneliness have been clear with […]
New community phone service breaking isolation
NEW phone befriending service reaching out to those isolated in our community has been launched by Fermanagh House. Although the building is closed there has been lots of hard work going on behind the scenes to quickly turn around a dedicated phone service ‘Connect Fermanagh’. Spearheaded by Fermanagh Trust Director Lauri McCusker and his team […]
‘You’re talking s**t’, senior health official tells man
THE Deputy Chief Executive of the Western Trust has been forced to apologise after an outburst by a staff member at a Pathfinder public meeting. On Thursday evening, a poorly attended public meeting was held in Fermanagh House, Enniskillen to discuss the ‘future of health and social care services’ in Fermanagh. During the meeting, it […]
Public outcry forces a rethink on suicide workshop
When the workshops were first organised, Fermanagh was the only county in the North where a meeting was not being held.
Big crowd make concerns clear to health officials
Public consultation meeting on future of medical imaging was held at Fermanagh House on Monday night.
Niall urges young men to speak out about mental health
One local practitioner has launched an impassioned campaign encouraging Fermanagh’s young men to come forward and speak out about their experiences.
Time for Trad: New Irish traditional music academy
Classes commence on Friday 6th October so don’t miss out.
Fermanagh House unveils impressive £920k extension
New investment means much needed support for local groups and charities
New extension to community hub is open for business
A MAJOR new extention to one of Enniskillen’s busiest buildings is complete. Community hub Fermanagh House is located at the Broad Meadow and the new addition to the building is now open to the public. The extension adds and additonal 800 square metres of space which will provide a base for more regional and […]
Fermanagh House gets set for major expansion
Minister Arlene Foster joined Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness to launch £875,000 expansion to Fermanagh House