A consultation to permanently remove general emergency surgery from SWAH is to launch this month. There was a unanimous decision by the Western Trust to proceed with a consultation on the permanent suspension of Emergency General Surgery at SWAH at a Western Trust meeting today. Diana Armstrong MLA has expressed her concern at today’s announcement. […]
Diversion in place following Fermanagh traffic collision
Road users are being advised to exercise caution due to a traffic collision on the Sligo Road, Enniskillen. “Road users are advised of a traffic collision on the Sligo Road, Enniskillen. A diversion is in place via the Coleshill Road. “Please exercise caution as you approach, or seek an alternative route for your journey at […]
Summer could be ‘make or break’ for tourism businesses
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SOME of Fermanagh’s top tourist hotspots fear this summer could be make or break, as a noticeable drop in visitor numbers adds pressure to an already challenging season. Castle Archdale Caravan Park – one of the leading holiday and camping destinations in the North – has seen a clear fall in traffic, according to owner […]
Today’s death notices for Co Fermanagh
The death has occurred of Phyllis Kathleen WILSON (née Hicks). (Suddenly) at the South West Acute Hospital and late of Coleshill Crescent, Enniskillen. Phyllis Kathleen, beloved wife of Jim, daughter of the late Herbie and Kathleen, dearly loved sister of John, Neville, Alice (Sam) Elliott (Rhonda) and her special friend Tiffany. Sister-in-law of Joyce (Steve) […]
Today’s weather forecast for Co Fermanagh
Today will be an unsettled and breezy day with areas of thick cloud and frequent showers, these producing some thunder at times. A few sunny breaks are possible in between the showers.
Fermanagh actor cast in Birmingham stage production
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LOCAL actor John Cathcart has confirmed he’ll be playing one of the title characters in a major stage performance in Birmingham this summer as his career goes from strength to strength. The Enniskillen man, who graduated as an actor from the Royal Academy of Music in London, has been making his name in the acting […]
New nature reserve to be developed in Fermanagh
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ULSTER Wildlife said they were “so pleased” to be able to acquire a 90-acre area of farmland in Fermanagh which is set to be turned into a major new nature reserve to benefit the community. The nature conservation charity recently confirmed that it has purchased land in Derrygonnelly, formerly owned by the Nixon family and […]
Fermanagh health campaigners ‘ready to mobilise’
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FERMANAGH residents are bracing for the next stage in the battle to save SWAH emergency surgery, with the Western Trust preparing to begin the process of making its temporary removal permanent. Having been suspended in late 2022, this week the Western Trust board will decide on whether to open a consultation on the permanent removal of emergency general […]
Today’s death notices for Co Fermanagh
28th June 2025 (Suddenly) at the South West Acute Hospital and late of Coleshill Crescent, Enniskillen. Phyllis Kathleen, beloved wife of Jim, daughter of the late Herbie and Kathleen, dearly loved sister of John, Neville, Alice (Sam), Elliott (Rhonda) and her special friend Tiffany. Sister-in-law of Joyce (Steve), Gus (Lynda) and a very special aunt […]
Today’s weather forecast for Co Fermanagh
Today, there will be a mix of patchy cloud and sunny intervals along with the chance of a few scattered showers developing through the morning and afternoon, these bringing a risk of thunder.