The Western Health and Social Care Trust’s Obstetrics and Gynaecology (O&G) Service has been ranked first in the North by resident doctors for the professional training environment and experience they have gained whilst training in the Western Trust. Altnagelvin Hospital was voted first overall in Northern Ireland and South West Acute Hospital third. Altnagelvin was […]
Public meeting called as fight to save SWAH emergency service intensifies
The Save Our Acute Services (SOAS) campaign group is inviting the public to a crucial meeting at the Westville Hotel, Enniskillen, as part of its continued efforts to secure the reinstatement of emergency general surgery at the South West Acute Hospital (SWAH). With community concern still high and the future of the service uncertain, the […]
Today’s death notices for Co Fermanagh
The death has occurred of Edward Joseph Ferguson (Eamon) 7 St. Patrick’s Terrace, Belleek, Co. Fermanagh, BT93 3GR, peacefully at the South West Acute Hospital, Enniskillen surrounded by his loving family. Remains will repose at the family home on Tuesday from 12 noon to 9pm with house private at all other times. Car parking for […]
Today’s weather forecast for Co Fermanagh
Continuing windy today. In the morning and early afternoon, there will be a mix of sunny spells, scattered showers and patchy cloud. Dry with sunshine in the late afternoon and evening.
Enniskillen Spooktacular registration opens
IT’S that time of year again, when runners across the county and beyond start getting ready for the biggest, spookiest race of the year. This year’s Enniskillen Spooktacular is on Friday 24th October, the main race event takes place at 8pm with another sell out expected. The first 1500 to register will receive quarter zip […]
Fermanagh Trade Unions Council gets first female chair
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THE Fermanagh Council of Trade Unions (FCTU) recently appointed its first ever female chair. Already a familiar face to many local workers, the history-maker in question is UNISON’s Jill Weir. Ms Weir was unanimously elected to the position at the recent FCTU AGM. She becomes the first woman to hold the position in the 105 years […]
Omagh pet crematorium given green light
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A CONTROVERSIAL pet crematorium outside Omagh is set to go ahead after a successful appeal against Fermanagh and Omagh District Council’s decision to block the development. At the moment, there are just four other pet crematoriums in the North, and each of them are located in the vicinity of Belfast. The proposed Omagh facility will be the […]
SWAH milk banks makes fresh appeal for donations
THE Human Milk Bank, which is based at the South West Acute Hospital, has issued a fresh appeal for donor mums to help it continue it’s life-saving work. The only one of its kind on the island of Ireland, the team at the Western Trust run facility, which provides breast milk to neonatal units right across […]
Today’s death notices for Co Fermanagh
The death has occurred of Edward Joseph Ferguson (Eamon), 7 St. Patrick’s Terrace, Belleek, Co. Fermanagh BT93 3GR, peacefully surrounded by his loving family at the South West Acute Hospital. Deeply regretted and forever loved by his wife Ann, sons Declan (Sinead), Aidan (Martina) and Brian, daughters Caroline (Paul), Josephine (Dermot), and Grace (Chris), his […]
Today’s weather forecast for Co Fermanagh
Today will become very windy as storm Floris moves in during the morning, with cloudy skies and heavy, persistent rain. Sunny spells will develop in the afternoon, with a few showers lingering.