FIVEMILETOWN footballer Aimee Neal said she is hoping to “be consistent” and get some game time this season with Shamrock Rovers after she signed a deal to join the Dublin-based club. The 21-year-old agreed to join the Irish Women’s Premier Division side from Glentoran where she has risen through the ranks and earned a reputation […]
Fermanagh cycling club marks 40 years in style
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LAKELAND Cycling Club celebrated its 40th anniversary in fitting fashion this summer, claiming the overall team title in the 2025 Cavan Interclub League after a strong and steady campaign across all six rounds. Running from 15 May to 3 July, the annual series brought together riders from six clubs, with points awarded across a mix […]
Council support programme provides lifeline for family
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A local family has opened up about the financial and emotional strain they faced after their young son became seriously ill – and how a new council-run programme provided vital support when they needed it most. The Fermanagh parents, who have three children, said their lives were turned upside down after their four-year-old son developed […]
Gráinne goes the distance for cancer support charity
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Local woman Gráinne McGoldrick walked 200 miles throughout July to raise funds for SWELL Fermanagh, a cancer charity supporting patients and families across the local area with vital services. Grainne marked the completion of her challenge with a community walk on July 2, where a crowd of supporters joined her for a final five mile […]
Belcoo set for tenth annual ‘Run for Oisín’
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This Sunday, hundreds of people from across Fermanagh are expected to lace up their running shoes and take to the roads around Belcoo for a poignant milestone – the tenth annual ‘Run for Oisín’. Now in its tenth year, the event continues to attract large crowds who gather to celebrate the life and legacy of […]
‘Phenomenal’ response to BID’s roundabouts
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They had been increasingly seen as an eyesore in the town in recent years, but now Enniskillen’s roundabouts have finally been given a make over. They’re “only going to get better” too, with Noelle McAloon from Enniskillen BID confirming the business support organisation is to continue with its ambitious project to redesign and revamp the […]
Mum runs for Fermanagh Down Syndrome Support Group
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When Chloe Gallagher took on the challenge of the Enniskillen 10K, she did so with a powerful motivation – her son, Jack. Determined to give back to the local group that has supported her family, Chloe ran to raise funds for the Fermanagh Down Syndrome Support Group, which has played an important role in Jack’s […]
Ballyshannon woman gets world’s first new treatment
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A Ballyshannon woman has become the first patient in the world to receive a revolutionary new treatment designed to treat complex venous obstructions. Kelly Coughlin’s successful treatment, which was performed at University Hospital Galway (UHG), marks a major milestone in the management of chronic venous disease. The hospital has achieved a global medical breakthrough by […]
Mum’s warning after emergency transfer from SWAH
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The withdrawal of emergency general surgery at South West Acute Hospital (SWAH) has sparked mounting concern among local residents, many of whom fear the long-term impact on timely and effective care. One local family has now shared their firsthand experience, offering insight into the reality faced by patients following the controversial change. Laura Pickett, who […]
Fermanagh’s stark record on violence against women
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As the communities of Maguires-bridge and Ennis mourn the devastating loss of Vanessa Whyte and her children, attention is turning to a disturbing reality: Fermanagh has one of the highest rates of domestic homicide in Northern Ireland – despite having the smallest population. Vanessa Whyte (45), her 13-year-old daughter Sara and 14-year-old son James were […]