The late Caroline Reilly, who passed away peacefully at the weekend, has been remembered as a woman of “courage, resilience and love” to those who knew her. Bikers from across the county and beyond came together in Enniskillen on Monday for her funeral, forming a cavalcade through the town for the much-loved local grandmother’s final journey. Formerly […]
New mother’s painful journey for treatment
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Amoung those at last week’s meeting to share their often harrowing experiences of travelling for emergency surgery was local mother Patrice Maguire. Patrice, who lives between Belcoo and Letterbreen, recalled her traumatic journey and outlined the lasting impact on her health, her mental wellbeing and her young family. In July 2023, just five weeks after giving […]
Fermanagh students receive A-Level results!
There were scenes of joy, relief, and celebration across Fermanagh this morning as students gathered to receive their long-awaited A-Level results. After months of hard work, dedication, and exam stress, young people from schools across the county opened envelopes—or checked their emails—with hopes of securing university places, apprenticeships, or launching into the world of work. […]
Fermanagh Rose Caoimhe set to take to Tralee stage
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WHEN Roslea woman Caoimhe Connolly takes to the stage at the Rose of Tralee Festival she will be realising a life long dream. The 26-year-old chartered accountant from Roslea was voted Fermanagh Rose back in May, and is now preparing to represent the county at the iconic festival, which begins this weekend. “I have dreamed of […]
New high street home for Enniskillen Foodbank
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HAVING supported thousands of local people in the last year, and over 100 last month alone, Enniskillen Foodbank is in the process of moving to a more accessible premises on Enniskillen High Street. Currently based at the The Lakes Vineyard Church on Cross Street, the busy local service is moving to the old Golden Arrow building on Townhall street. John […]
Fermanagh church leaders back SWAH surgery campaign
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FERMANAGH church leaders have given their strong backing to the Save Our Acute Services (SOAS) campaign. At last week’s SOAS meeting at the Westville Hotel, a representative read out a joint statement from 11 Christian leaders representing 17 local churches. Pastor Andy Compton of Mullaghmeen Baptist Church in Ballinamallard spoke powerfully on behalf of Christian leaders […]
Enniskillen girls star in global ad campaign
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A GROUP of young Fermanagh rugby players from Enniskillen have found themselves at the heart of a global campaign celebrating the roots and rise of women’s rugby. Defender, the iconic Land Rover model, has turned its lens on Enniskillen RFC – the home club of Emily Valentine, the sport’s first known female player – as it reignites […]
Fivemiletown business records £106 million turnover
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A CLOTHING manufacturer based in Fivemiletown has recorded a massive turnover of £106 million in the last year. Cooneen by Design, who supply clothes for top brands and the armed forces, released their annual accounts last month. The company, which was established in 1966, has their head office registered in Antrim, however their primary factory remains […]
Alan completes 60k challenge for charity
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FERMANAGH man Alan Taylor has completed a remarkable endurance challenge – running 5km every four hours for 48 hours – to mark the 60th anniversary of a local childcare service and raise vital funds for SANDS, the stillbirth and neonatal death charity. Alan, who works at the Fermanagh Early Years Childcare Centre, initially suggested the […]
‘One in four’ are living in poverty in Fermanagh
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THE shocking extent of poverty in Fermanagh has been laid bare, with new figures revealing that nearly one in four people in the district are now living in relative poverty. Recent statistics show that approximately 23 per-cent of residents fall below the poverty line – three per-cent higher than the Northern Ireland average. Wages in […]