HAVING now well and truly knocked the chaffinch off its perch, the house sparrow has retained its title of Fermanagh’s top bird again this year. The results of the RSPB’s annual Big Garden Birdwatch, which took place at the beginning of the year, have once again seen the house sparrow named as the most commonly seen […]
Annie’s run-derful quest for charity
A FERMANAGH woman is gearing up to take on the Ards Half Marathon, not just for personal achievement but to support a local charity that is close to her heart. Annie Masterson from Enniskillen has been a volunteer for local charity ‘Friends of the Cancer Centre’ for nine years and is a proud member of its Fermanagh […]
Lisnaskea banking hub decision appealed
THE Consumer Council has confirmed they have lodged an appeal on the decision to not grant a banking hub for the Lisnaskea area. The second biggest town in Fermanagh, Lisnaskea has been without a bank for over a year now, after its last one – Ulster Bank – closed down last March. There have since been calls […]
Police appeal for missing teen in Enniskillen
The PSNI are becoming increasingly concerned for the welfare of missing 17-year-old, Erik Nezha, from the Enniskillen area. “Erik was last seen wearing a black coat with fur around the hood, black trousers and white trainers, in the Rossorry area of Enniskillen, at approximately 10.15pm on Saturday night, 3rd May. Erik has dark short hair […]
RNLI assist 3 people and a dog after vessel ran aground
Carrybridge RNLI assisted three people and a dog after their vessel ran aground yesterday (May 4). At 5.39pm on Sunday 4 May, Carrybridge RNLI’s inshore lifeboat, Douglas Euan & Kay Richards was launched at the request of Belfast Coastguard, to assess a vessel with two adults, a baby and a dog on board, which had […]
Council spells out rules to local dog owners
A NUMBER of locations around Fermanagh have been identified as “hot spots for dog fouling” by the Council, as it ramps up its efforts to promote responsibile pet ownership. The Loughshore Path at Bellanaleck, Killyfole Lake, the Broadmeadow and the Derrychara Playing fields in Enniskillen, sa well as four locations in Omagh, have all singled out as […]
Nadia on a mission to raise awareness of Endometriosis
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A LOCAL woman has shared her journey of years of pain, frustration and resilience, shining a light on the urgent need for change in women’s healthcare. Endometriosis is a painful condition affecting hundreds of millions of women worldwide, yet it is believed to be significantly under-researched and under-diagnosed. Fermanagh woman Nadia Stenson is one of an […]
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 […]