LOCAL influencer Danielle Collins has added her voice to the growing campaign to protect hospital services in Fermanagh, warning that current travel times to Altnagelvin are ‘unacceptable’ for rural patients. Speaking in a recent Save Our Acute Services (SOAS) video, Ms Collins highlighted the reality facing local residents, who must undertake a two-hour journey for emergency surgical care. “I […]
Today’s weather forecast – Sunday, November 30
Mostly bright during this morning and early afternoon. Clouds will increase and winds will pick up from the south-west later on as spells of rain develop by the evening.
Two fatalities following Fermanagh road collision
Police have confirmed that two men have passed away as a result of the collision involving the Donegal to Dublin bus on the Derrylin Road last night.
Today’s death notices – Saturday, November 29
The death has occurred of Kevin Gilmartin 25 Cliff Rd. Belleek, Co. Fermanagh BT93 3FL after a short illness, peacefully at his residence, surrounded by his loving family. Remains will repose at his home on Sunday from 2pm until 6pm with house private at all other times please. Remains will leave his residence on Monday […]
Today’s weather forecast – Saturday, November 29
This morning is expected to be largely cloudy with one or two showers lingering around. In the afternoon and evening, skies will become increasingly clear. A chillier day.
Fermanagh teacher avoids jail for child sex attack
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A ‘DISGRACED’ teacher has avoided prison after accepting his conviction for sexually assaulting a pupil. On Friday, 66-year-old David Baxter was ordered to pay £1,500 to the victim after withdrawing his appeal against the conviction. In April, Baxter, from Killadeas Road, Lisnarick, was convicted at Enniskillen Magistrates Court of sexually assaulting a student during his […]
Fears rise after Trust comments at committee meeting
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At a Stormont health committee held in South West Acute Hospital (SWAH), committee members engaged with representatives of both hospital campaign group Save Our Acute Services and then the senior executive team of the Western Trust. The SOAS delegation of Helen Hamill, Karen Eccles and Jimmy Hamill presented testimony of the mounting human toll that […]
Fermanagh community honours much-loved Eileen
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STAFF and clients at Lakeland Community Care honoured the life of their beloved colleague, Eileen McBarron, this week. The gathering at Teemore Business Complex, was also attended by representatives from Pulmonary Fibrosis Northern Ireland (PFNI), and celebrated Eileen’s legacy and marked a generous act of remembrance. Valerie Brown, ambassador for PFNI, Clare Donohoe, co-ordinator of the charity, and her […]
Erne boxers set the tone for busy schedule
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THE month of November sees Erne Boxing Club kick off a hectic period, with competitors taking on contests in London, the Connacht Open Tournament, and the National Senior Intermediate Championships. Aaliyah Butler launched the campaign with a visit to Wandsworth, London, for the This Girl Can Box Tournament, facing London Community Boxing Club’s Alexsandra Richards in […]
Multi-million boost for tourism sector in Fermanagh
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TOURISM businesses in Fermanagh could be set for a major cash injection after the Council received £4.5 million in funding from the Northern Ireland Executive. Fermanagh and Omagh District Council recently confirmed it had received the funding allocation from the Northern Ireland Department for Economy, following on from their pledge to support organisations. In January, […]