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Marcus helping families at the SWAH
A LOCAL man has praised the community for their support and generosity after he held a fundraising charity night to raise money to purchase chair beds for the South West Acute Hospital. Irvinestown man Marcus Corrigan raised over £6,000 from a ‘Night at the Races’ at Charlie’s Bar in Enniskillen, with the money buying five […]
Mother’s concern over lack of escorts on transport
A LOCAL mother has expressed deep safety concerns over Special Educational Needs (SEN) transport arrangements in Fermanagh. Speaking to the ‘Herald this week, the mother of two young children with additional needs revealed the current arrangements allow a large number of children to travel with only a single escort. She feels this is unsafe and is […]
Fr Gerry Comiskey in Rome for Pope Francis’ funeral
A WELL-KNOWN priest, who ministered in Fermanagh for more than 10 years, said it was “a very privileged moment” to witness Pope Francis’ final public appearance on Easter Sunday. Despite his ailing health, the pontiff appeared at St Peter’s Square on Sunday where he delivered his Easter blessing upon thousands of Catholics who watched on […]
Council to bring in new guidance for single sex spaces
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FERMANAGH and Omagh District Council say they will be implementing the provisions of a recent Supreme Court ruling that the legal definition of a woman should be based on biological sex. The council is the first local authority in the North to say it will be implementing the provisions of last week’s Supreme Court ruling. […]
Shelley on a mission to make travel more accessible
A FERMANAGH woman who is an ambassador for disability accessibility and inclusion is now drawing on her “lived experiences” to help others fully enjoy their travel adventures. Shelley Cowan from Tamlaght is on a mission to ‘change the narrative’ when it comes to the, unfortunately common experience of, discrimination while traveling. Shocking statistics found that there […]
Local caretaker honoured as backbone of the community
A FERMANAGH man has been recognised for his dedication and community spirit by being awarded the Families First NI, School Caretaker as Backbone of the Community award. Paul Quigley who is the caretaker at St. Tierney’s Primary School Roslea was nominated by a parent for his commitment and service to the school. “As the dedicated caretaker of […]
Today’s death notices for Co Fermanagh
NEILL – 21st April 2025 (suddenly) at the South West Acute Hospital Enniskillen and late of 82 Rossorry Church Road Enniskillen. John Mervyn, dearly loved husband of the late Beatrice (Betty), much loved father of Angus (Thelma) and Carol (Kenny), devoted grandfather of Sophie (Gareth), Nathan (Chelsea) and Lee, devoted friend to Thelma’s daughters Jessica, […]
Today’s weather forecast for Co Fermanagh
Today’s weather will see more in the way of cloud throughout the day, along with outbreaks of rain, these more frequent in the west and during the morning. Moderate south-easterly winds.
True blue Frank hoping to lift Irish Junior Cup
FRANK Wallace has kicked about at Enniskillen Town since he was a cub and on Friday evening he’ll run out at Windsor Park for the biggest game in his career in the sky blue jersey. 35-year-old Wallace came through the youth ranks at the club under the stewardship of the likes of Brian Lindsay and […]