BEREAVED parents have welcomed news that baby loss certificates will be “operational by the end of the year” after years of campaigning to introduce the legislation in the North. The Northern Ireland Executive is set to follow its counterparts in the UK by agreeing to introduce the certificate, which will officially recognise babies who have been […]
Mohan family to launch late father’s history book
ONE month on from his sad passing, and the family of the late John Mohan will gather this weekend for the launch of his local history book. The 88-year-old had been preparing to launch his long-awaited publication, ‘All Roads Lead to Mohan’s of Follom: The Life and times of a Country Shop 140 years in Business’ when […]
Fermanagh health campaigners question hospital figures
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THE WESTERN Trust has insisted figures it provided to the health regulator for its review on the removal emergency general surgery (EGS) from the SWAH were accurate. Fermanagh campaigners fighting to restore the service had questioned the figures on bed capacity provided by the Trust to the Regulation and Quality Improvement Authority (RQIA) for a review into […]
Celebrations for Fermanagh centenarian Maureen
MAUREEN McCarron, a remarkable woman who recently celebrated her 100th birthday, has lived a life filled with hard work, love, and resilience. Born Mary Brigid Hackett in 1925, Maureen has seen a century of change and has been an enduring presence in the Fermanagh community for over 60 years. Known for her industrious nature, her […]
FLASHBACK FRIDAY… Large turnout at Fermanagh fun day!
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Green light for new Enniskillen play park
PLANNING officials have given the go-ahead for a new play park and picnic area in a residential area of Enniskillen. The new fenced-off nine-item playground, complete with picnic tables and benches, is planned for Sycamore Drive, just off the Coa Road in the county town, and will serve the wider Cavanaleck area. With Council officials recommending […]
Fermanagh shows support for supermarket plans
THE FAMILY behind a popular local business has thanked the community for the overwhelming support its shown for their plans to expand. Rooney’s Eurospar on the Cornagrade Road in Ennsikillen recently lodged plans to demolish the supermarket and rebuild it – a plan that will create around 10 new jobs. The business currently employs around 65 people, […]
Countdown on to Fermanagh Camino
EXCITEMENT is high in the county as a large crowd is expected to pull on the walking shoes this week when they take part in the Fermanagh Camino, which will raise money for a local charity. Kicking off on Sunday, April 6, an almost sold-out crowd will trek around Fermanagh for three days with the […]
Fermanagh man Cathal ‘proud’ to lead St Michael’s
THE new principal of St Michael’s College said he’s “proud to lead” the Enniskillen school after his appointment which will see a Fermanagh man at the helm for the first time in almost 20 years. From Mulleek, outside Belleek, Cathal O’Connor has been named as the successor for Mark Henry, who stepped down from the […]
Major funding for rural Fermanagh projects
COMMUNITY groups across Fermanagh are delighted with the news that they are to get significant financial support to help with their much-anticipated rural regeneration projects. It was confirmed that over £38 million of Peaceplus funding would be divided among seven rural regenration projects in the North, with a major proportion going towards local community groups. […]