“Older people are staying twice as long in SWAH because of the lack of community care.”
Fermanagh business commits to tackling poverty
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A NEW Encirc grant fund targets real change for those facing poverty in Fermanagh. Derrylin based glass manufacturer Encirc, has joined forces with local charity the Fermanagh Trust to launch the Encirc Tackling Poverty Fund — a new grant initiative focused on supporting individuals and families facing hardship across County Fermanagh. The fund is now […]
Fermanagh firm takes over Enniskillen charity shop
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A LEADING Fermanagh business said they were delighted to support a “meaningful event” in Enniskillen which helped raise almost £2,500 for a local group which supports many residents. Representatives from Mannok recently embraced the ‘Charity Shop Challenge’, which saw them partner up with Cancer Focus NI and take over the running of the shop located […]
Commemoration held to honour fallen RAF airmen
LOCAL residents recently attended a “moving commemoration” at Castle Archdale to remember the lives of 82 members of the RAF who died during World War II and are buried in the county. As part of the celebrations to mark 80 years since the final Coastal Command patrol left from Castle Archdale in 1945, events took […]
Thousands sign petition to stop Fermanagh puppy farming
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A PETITION to shut down what organisers have alleged to be puppy farms in Fermanagh received over 10,000 signatures, with Stormont set to overhaul its dog breeding laws. Northern Ireland Agriculture Minister, Andrew Muir, is set to head up a major shake-up of breeding laws, including the potential appointment of an expert advisory group to review […]
Parents’ frustration at Fermanagh school merger plans
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PARENTS of post-primary school children in Enniskillen have responded in strong numbers to a consultation on the much-debated plan to merge the town’s Catholic-maintained schools. Representatives from the Council for Catholic Maintained Schools (CCMS) recently met with parents to outline the plan, which would see St Joseph’s College and St Fanchea’s College close as institutions, […]
Trailer released for Adrian Dunbar movie
THE trailer has been released for a movie starring Enniskillen actor Adrian Dunbar, which will showcase his impressive performance in an award-winning play on the West End Theatre. Dunbar, who rose to prominence following his casting in BBC drama ‘Line of Duty’, earned rave reviews and plaudits following his performances in play ‘Kiss Me, Kate’ […]
Fermanagh school signs contract for major expansion
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ST Kevin’s College in Lisnaskea is now one step closer to its planned state-of-the-art, multi-million-pound new school building. On Friday, staff, members of the school’s Board of Governors, and representatives from the construction and architectural firms gathered in the school’s main hall to sign the contract for the project. The development will include 11 new […]
Top award for Fermanagh Olympian
LOCAL Olympian Nathan Timoney said he is “very lucky to receive such excellent support” from Queen’s University after he received a top award at a major ceremony at the Belfast university. The Enniskillen man, who represented Ireland with Ross Corrigan at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, was named as ‘Individual Sports Personality of the Year’ […]
Cuts made to Royal Mail letters deliveries in Fermanagh
ROYAL Mail employees in Enniskillen have had the amount of time they can spend delivering letters reduced, as they continue to be “slaughtered” with parcel deliveries across the county. The ‘Herald understands that some postmen in the town are only allowed to deliver letters three and a half hours per day. The rest of their […]