Huge turnout for meeting on Fermanagh hospital


OVER 150 turned out to the Fermanagh House in Enniskillen last night (Thursday) for a meeting on the future of the South West Acute Hospital, organised by a local campaign group. In the event, which was organised by campaign group Save Our Acute Services and chaired by North West News Group and WeAreTyrone journalist Alan […]

Future of Fermanagh schools revealed


THE future of the four Catholic maintained post-primary schools in Fermanagh have been revealed. As reported by the ‘Herald, discussions have been ongoing over the future of the four schools. It’s understood that the long-term plan is to have boys and girls mixing between the schools. The current plan is for Enniskillen schools, St Joseph’s […]

Brightstarz members bid for glory


EXCITEMENT is building in the county as members of the Fermanagh Brightstarz group are set to “compete for a chance at stardom” at a much-anticipated show at the Ardhowen Theatre. A large crowd is expected to turn out to the Enniskillen venue on June 6 and June 7 when members of the Fermanagh-based group showcase their […]

Fermanagh Féis founder Lena honoured with award


THE late Lena Corrigan, who was a founding member of Fermanagh Féis and remembered as an “epitome of authority, wisdom, and experience”, has been honoured with an award in her memory. The Fermanagh Féis recently introduced the ‘President’s Cup in memory of Lena Corrigan’, for the most promising young singer in the Féis, with local […]

Council urged to protect Fermanagh transgender rights


THE COUNCIL is being urged to make sure not to introduce any new policies that will “undermine the rights and safety” of local trans people, following the landmark Supreme Court ruling earlier this month. On April 16, the UK Supreme Court ruled that the legal definition of a woman, when being determined by the Equality Act, should be […]