By Annie Flynn A LOCAL speech therapist is calling for more people to learn Makaton, a simple but powerful tool for inclusive communication across Fermanagh and Tyrone. Makaton is a form of communication that involves both verbal communication and signing. It supports people with learning or communication difficulties and allows them the ability to be […]
NI ‘not prepared’ for Covid-19 says Arlene Foster
FERMANAGH politician Arlene Foster said it was “quite inhumane” that people weren’t able to be with their loved ones during the Covid-19 pandemic, as part of the Government restrictions. Adhering to advice from the Department of Health, hospitals across the North suspended visiting in a bid to reduce the spread of Covid-19, which was having […]
Countdown on to Fermanagh Fleadh
THE countdown is on until the start of the Fermanagh Fleadh which will see Irish traditional musicians and enthusiasts from across the county flock to Newtownbutler for the popular festival. The event is scheduled to begin on Sunday, June 1, with a special Mass at St Mary’s Church in Newtownbutler, followed by a range of […]
Fermanagh priest in Rome praises Pope Leo inauguration
A FERMANAGH priest, who holds a leading role in the Roman Curia at the Vatican, said it was an “indescribable experience” to attend the papal inauguration of Pope Leo XIV at St Peter’s Square. Derrylin cleric Fr Enda Murphy was one of a reported 200,000 people who turned out to the Vatican on Sunday as the […]
Delay to long awaited school park-and-ride near Roslea
THERE has been a delay to the work on the long-awaited potentially life saving park-and-ride near Roslea, but hopes are high it will be finished in time for the new school year. The new facility at Dernawilt Junction will provide a designated area for cars and buses to safely pick up and drop off school […]
Donegal band sells out Fermanagh venue
DONEGAL band ‘Onóir’ has sold out the Ardhowen Theatre for the second time in just over a month as the popular and much-loved folk band continue to take the local music scene by storm. The folk group has earned national recognition for their many covers and versions of some Irish classic songs and they’ve received a […]
Double delight for Fermanagh business
A LEADING local business said their recent award win is “well-deserved recognition of our people and the values” as they continue to lead the way in the industry and go from strength to strength. Encirc was one of the big winners at the ‘2020 Belfast Telegraph Business Awards’, claiming the prestigious ‘Large Business of the […]
Therapy dog brings comfort to Fermanagh community
LOCAL woman Rita Cooper and her black spaniel Bella visit Fermanagh schools and care homes to offer a space where people can express their feelings without judgment. Rita is now calling for ‘More Paws on Deck’ to help expand this comforting service. Bella, an 8-year-old trained therapy dog, is part of the national Pets As Therapy (PATS) […]
Positive SWAH inspection report welcomed
A RECENT surprise inspection of the critical care unit (CCU) at the SWAH found no formal areas for improvement. The Regulation and Quality Improvement Authority’s (RQIA) carried out the unannounced inspection at the Enniskillen hospital in March this year. The inspection focused on five key themes – infection prevention control and environmental safety; procedure for obtaining […]
Enniskillen rugby stalwarts honoured by IRFU
A LOCAL rugby club has congratulated two of their members after their “longstanding and distinguished service” was recognised at a major Irish Rugby celebration at the Aviva Stadium. Aly and Terry Finlay have been central figures in the development of rugby in Enniskillen and in Fermanagh and they were honoured at a celebration for 150 […]