IT’S that time of year again, when runners across the county and beyond start getting ready for the biggest, spookiest race of the year. This year’s Enniskillen Spooktacular is on Friday 24th October, the main race event takes place at 8pm with another sell out expected. The first 1500 to register will receive quarter zip […]
Fermanagh Trade Unions Council gets first female chair
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THE Fermanagh Council of Trade Unions (FCTU) recently appointed its first ever female chair. Already a familiar face to many local workers, the history-maker in question is UNISON’s Jill Weir. Ms Weir was unanimously elected to the position at the recent FCTU AGM. She becomes the first woman to hold the position in the 105 years […]
Omagh pet crematorium given green light
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A CONTROVERSIAL pet crematorium outside Omagh is set to go ahead after a successful appeal against Fermanagh and Omagh District Council’s decision to block the development. At the moment, there are just four other pet crematoriums in the North, and each of them are located in the vicinity of Belfast. The proposed Omagh facility will be the […]
SWAH milk banks makes fresh appeal for donations
THE Human Milk Bank, which is based at the South West Acute Hospital, has issued a fresh appeal for donor mums to help it continue it’s life-saving work. The only one of its kind on the island of Ireland, the team at the Western Trust run facility, which provides breast milk to neonatal units right across […]
Maguiresbridge shooting victims laid to rest in Clare
Vanessa, and her children James and Sara, have been laid to rest in her native village of Barefield in Co Clare.
Vanessa, James and Sara’s funeral taking place in Clare
The service has been a celebration of the lives of the much-loved mother and her children, who died in Maguiresbridge last week.
Jane wants to inspire young women to dream bigger
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A LOCAL influencer is on a mission to prove you really can have it all by showcasing her passion for law, lashes and lifestyle vlogs. Jane McDermott from Newtownbutler is a 28-year-old solicitor, professional makeup artist and rising content creator. Proving that ambition, creativity and hard work can go hand in hand. “I love that my […]
Rhys sets the stage for West End tour debut
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AN ENNISKILLEN man is set to take centre stage on the international theatre scene after landing a coveted role in the West End cast of Dear Evan Hansen for its upcoming Asia tour. The talented performer, Rhys Hopkins, whose passion for theatre began in his hometown, will now join the critically acclaimed production as it […]
New water stations latest step in environment plan
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NEW water refill stations have been installed in Enniskillen as a plan to promote sustainability and reduce single-use plastic in the town. Enniskillen Business Improvement District (BID) is behind plan to make the town more environmentally-friendly, supported by cross-border climate action funding. The new free-to-use refill stations, which were installed at the start of the […]
Golf tournament to bring £1m into Fermanagh economy
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A PRESTIGIOUS golf tournament has teed off at the Lough Erne Resort this week, bringing a much-welcomed injection of £1 million to the local economy. The Champion of Champions Junior Golf Tournament, which will take place at the award-winning venue from began on Monday (July 29) and will run until tomorrow (July 31). The tournament comes […]