Volunteers on a mission to raise diabetes awareness
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ON FRIDAY, World Diabetes Day highlighted the challenges faced by people living with the condition, from spotting early symptoms to managing daily life. Local volunteers Dinah Shortt and Anne Harland, both mothers of sons diagnosed with diabetes, said they were inspired to give back to the community by sharing their time and experiences. Dinah Shortt […]

Fermanagh runner leads Ireland to silver medal in Leeds
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CONAN McCaughey took another major step in his athletics career by helping Ireland win a silver medal at the British and Irish Masters Cross Country at Roundhay Park in Leeds. Having won the Irish trial at the National Sports Campus last month, McCaughey was hoping to be at the business end of proceedings in his […]

Fermanagh woman launches theatre company in London
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HAILING from the quiet countryside of Fermanagh, Emily Braddick has taken her passion for performance from local drama groups to the bright lights of London’s theatre scene. A graduate of the London College of Music, Emily, pictured right, is now carving out her own space in the industry as co-founder of TOPBRA Productions — a […]

Delegation in London to lobby for Fermanagh farmers


A DELEGATION is in London this week to lobby the Westminster government on the controversial planned changes to farming policy. With fears persisting on the impact the changes will have on rural farming families, such as those in Fermanagh, the Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has made the trip along with a 20-strong delegation. The visit […]

Fermanagh entrepreneur launches new venture


FERMANAGH businesswoman Catherine Maguire has launched an exciting new venture – Oaks and Archdale, a premium hamper business offering luxury hampers showcasing local and Irish produce. The project is a labour of love for Catherine, who is well known as the owner of The Vineyard Off-Licence and Castle Archdale Service Station. It brings together carefully curated selections of fine […]

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SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP to host Enniskillen meeting
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SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP is set to host a Town Hall meeting at the Enniskillen Hotel, joined by local Councillor Adam Gannon, SDLP Group Leader on Fermanagh & Omagh District Council. The event, taking place at 6.00pm on Thursday November 27, will hear Claire outline the SDLP’s vision for the future of the North […]