By Alan Rodgers STORMONT Health Minister Mike Nesbitt’s proposals on a fresh pay settlement for NHS workers have been given a guarded welcome locally. The UUP leader has offered health workers a rise in their pay which mirrors the value of increases in England. These will be implemented in two different tranches due to what Mr Nesbitt describes as ‘ongoing pressures’ […]
Pat Cullen slams austerity’s impact on local services
FERMANAGH and South Tyrone MP Pat Cullen has spoken out about the significant challenges facing local education and public services, following a recent visit to St Kevin’s College in Lisnaskea. Ms Cullen, who marked five months in her new role in Westminster, highlighted the ‘disgusting’ disparity in facilities, pointing out that the school, built to […]
Sadness at death of well-known Enniskillen businessman
THE Enniskillen and wider Fermanagh community has been left saddened following the death of Ronan O’Hare, a well-known and respected businessman in the town. Mr O’Hare, who formerly owned Pat’s Bar in Enniskillen, passed away last night (Thursday, December 26) following a battle with illness. Funeral details are still to be confirmed. To read more […]
Fermanagh pharmacist Aine receives top pharmacy award
A DERRYLIN pharmacist has been awarded a Pharmacy Excellence Award for her exceptional contribution to health and patient care. Aine Martin, head of Pharmacy Operations at McCabes Pharmacy (formerly Lloyds Pharmacy), won gold in the Pharmacist Led Team category. Aine, who became a pharmacist in 2012, said, “Leaving school I was interested in patient care […]
Roslea’s Mairead tackles doubts to shine as Shania
Roslea native Mairead Rooney has become one of Ireland’s top Shania Twain tribute acts, but her journey to success wasn’t easy. The mother-of-two has battled imposter syndrome for much of her life – a condition that causes persistent self-doubt and manifests in different ways for different people. It was through her love of singing and […]
Woman killed in Fermanagh crash just recently married
A young woman who died in a road traffic collision in Co Fermanagh two days before Christmas had just recently got married. Twenty-year old Amy Stokes, from Ballyconnell, Co Cavan, died following the single-vehicle collision on the Ballyconnell Road near Derrylin on December 23. The crash happened around 10.45pm. Amy will be buried tomorrow following […]
Today’s weather forecast for Co Fermanagh
Today will see extensive cloud. It should be mainly dry but some patchy light rain or drizzle is possible under the thickest cloud. It will continue mild.
Today’s weather forecast for Co Fermanagh
Boxing Day will see extensive cloud and spells of patchy rain during the morning. It will turn drier in the afternoon but the cloud will persist. Continuing mild.
Today’s death notices for Co Fermanagh
Bridie Cassidy (Nee McManus) Late of Derryvarymore, Derrygonnelly, Co. Fermanagh. BT93 6JN. Peacefully 25th December 2024 at the South West Acute Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late Eugene and loving mother of Mark (Nicki), Maeve (Brian), Therese (Colm), Regina (Richard), Eoghan (Jackie) and Eibhlin. Will be sadly missed by her […]
Today’s weather forecast for Co Fermanagh
Christmas Day will be dry and mild and there will be widespread cloud and little in the way of brightness. Towards the evening, cloud may break up from the west, however.