By Niamh McGovern THE Western Trust continues to face severe pressures on services this winter, with ‘full escalation of beds on all wards and departments’. On Sunday, the Trust recorded 286 attendances across Altnagelvin Hospital and South West Acute Hospital (SWAH), with 86 patients waiting for a bed and 163 waiting in the Emergency Department. […]
Fermanagh Stroke Support Group gifts £72,500 to charity
FERMANAGH Stroke Support Group was established ten years ago and since then until its winding up on December 31 2023, the charity has enjoyed great support from the people of Enniskillen and surrounding districts. Everyone associated with the charity is grateful to its many volunteers and benefactors. Countless stroke victims have availed of the warmth […]
Time running out for XL Bully dogs to be exempted
XL Bully owners have just a couple of days to apply for an Exemption Certificate to avoid their dog being seized and facing court action. The deadline to apply to their local council online is midnight on December 31, 2024. For XL Bully dogs to be eligible for exemption they must be microchipped, licenced and […]
Businesswomen make waves in New York trade mission
By Niamh McGovern THE inspiring voices of Fermanagh and Omagh women recently echoed across the globe as they spearheaded a trade mission to New York City. ‘The Voices of 7’, a group of local female entrepreneurs, aim to empower future leaders, create connections, and build opportunities by sharing their unique experiences in business. Leading a […]
Success for Mount Lourdes students at Lisnaskea Feis
By Niamh McGovern THE 50th annual Lisnaskea Feis, held recently at St Ronan’s Parish Centre, showcased a high standard of competition, with a large number of impressive entries, particularly in the Irish Language section. Mount Lourdes Grammar School earned special recognition at the event, with Sheila Maguire, Irish Language Secretary, presenting the school with the […]
Sowing togetherness this festive season in Irvinestown
By Niamh McGovern The ARC Healthy Living Centre in Irvinestown is growing more than just plants with its recently established gardening club, designed to bring people together and improve overall well-being. Meeting every Tuesday, the group is part of the ‘Green Gym Project’ and is led by Karley Wauchope from Conservation Volunteers. Launched around September […]
NHS pay rise proposals given tentative welcome
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 […]