Firefighters show their heart with Movember mission


THIS November, the Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) team in Enniskillen are putting down their razors and picking up a powerful cause. The group of local firefighters will be growing moustaches for ‘Movember,’ to raise vital funds for two campaigns, ‘Help Dougie Fight Adenocarcinoma’ and ‘Catherine’s Journey, Fighting for Every First.’ Both causes are deeply personal to the […]

New €9.6 million cross-border mental health project
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The Community Connections and Well-being Project (CCWP), a €9.6 million cross-border initiative designed to enable people with mild and/or emerging mental health difficulties, to access early intervention programmes and support, has been officially launched in Monaghan. The project is supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB). CCWP has received […]

Mother’s fight for better mental health services
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A LOCAL mother has spoken out about her struggle with Fermanagh’s mental health system, fearing for her teenage son amid rising suicide rates. The child, referred to as ‘R’ to protect his identity, is now 14 and has shown signs of mental health struggles and behavioural challenges since he was just seven years old. “My […]

Fermanagh missing out on vital mental health service
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A FERMANAGH GP has expressed concern that local mental health patients are being left behind due to a lack of funding for a vital service that is being rolled out in other areas. Dr Eugene Haigney from Omagh has been working in Irvinestown since 1999. He’s experienced the incredible work that doctors and professionals have done […]

Community urged to talk more openly about suicide


A local mental health councillor has stressed the importance of speaking openly about suicide and believes government funding for mental health services is still falling short. In recognition of World Suicide Prevention Day, the ‘Herald spoke with Raymond Farrell, a mental health councillor based in Enniskillen. “Having a dedicated day on the calendar to highlight mental […]

Aisling Centre ready for Cuilcagh trek
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People from across the county are set to take part in a walk up Cuilcagh Mountain on Saturday (September 6) to show their support and solidarity for people living with mental health challenges. A large crowd is expected to take part in the local event, which is being organised by the Aisling Centre in Enniskillen, […]

‘Katie’s story must save other young lives’
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By Annie Flynn THE mother of Ederney teenager Katie Donnelly has spoken with raw honesty about the torment her daughter endured, as she appeals for urgent action on mental health services to help save lives. As the third anniversary of Katie’s death approaches, Erin Donnelly says families are still being put at risk by long […]

Mother urges action as CAMHS waiting times soar
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A LOCAL mother has branded her daughter’s long wait for a mental health assessment as “cruel.” The mother, who wishes to remain anonymous to protect her daughter’s privacy, has now called on the Western Trust to take immediate action to meet the recommended nine-week timeframe for its Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS). The local woman […]

Group helping Fermanagh men with their mental health
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A NON-PROFIT organisation in Fermanagh said it was “fabulous” to be able to demonstrate and showcase their work to the Council as part of a celebration for Mental Health Awareness Week. Figures released during Mental Health Awareness Week revealed that one in five adults in the North will show signs of mental illness at some […]