LOCAL families have warmly welcomed the introduction of ear, nose and throat (ENT) surgery at the SWAH. Last week the Western Trust announced ENT day procedure surgery had begun at the Enniskillen hospital. The first six patients had their procedures locally last Tuesday. These procedures will now happen regularly, with consultant ENT surgeon Mr Reddy […]
14,855 tonnes of rubbish collected in three months
RUBBISH, which weighs the same as 1,237 double-decker buses, was collected by Fermanagh and Omagh District Council over a three month period last year, startling statistics have revealed. A report from DAERA showed that 14,855 tonnes of waste was collected by the Council during the three-months. It was an increase on the period in 2023. […]
Sadness at death of Fermanagh All-Ireland Junior winner
THE Fermanagh GAA community has been left saddened following the death of Hugh Murphy. Mr Murphy, formerly from Derrylin, was a member of the Fermanagh GAA team who won the All-Ireland Junior Football Championship title in 1959, following a memorable win over London. That Fermanagh team etched their names into the history books when they captured the All-Ireland […]
McIlwaine on the double in Ballinamallard victory
JOSH McIlwaine scored two goals at Ferney Park last night (Tuesday) as Ballinamallard United won a five-goal thriller against Newington. Sean McAteer got the Mallards off the perfect start when he netted from a Darragh Byrne cross, with just 10 minutes on the clock. With confidence flowing, McIlwaine scored his first on the night with […]
Fermanagh business owners to attend major conference
SMALL business owners in Fermanagh are encouraged to attend a major conference next month which will outline new innovative ways that the industry can reduce their energy costs. Many local businesses have been struggling to cope with the surging prices in the wake of the cost-of-living crisis, with some urging for support from the local […]
Shauna’s breaking down stereotypes in the fire service
A LISNASKEA firefighter has been breaking down stereotypes and is encouraging more women to join the force. Mother of five Shauna McCrystal who once was a makeup artist and accountant has described her reason behind transitioning to becoming a firefighter as having “a strong desire to help others”. “Transitioning from being a makeup artist and […]
Neven Maguire cooks up a storm at Fermanagh event
IT was a night to remember as local celebrity chef, Neven Maguire hosted an exclusive cookery demonstration in the Killyhevlin hotel in December. Neven shared his expert cooking tips and demonstrated how to create some of his most loved dishes, raising an incredible £5210.00 for Cancer Focus Northern Ireland. The local cancer charity is set […]
Country music greats heading to Ardhowen Theatre
THE Ardhowen Theatre in Enniskillen is expected to be a sell-out next week when “two household names and true legends” of Country music collaborate for a special performance. The award-winning Philomena Begley and Ray Lynam are set to showcase their talents on the Enniskillen stage on Thursday (February 19) and Friday (February 20), to the delight […]
Fermanagh singer Maria ‘delighted’ with new release
BOHO singer Maria Cameron has released her second single within a month as she aims to build on her already impressive music career, to the delight of her wide-ranging fan base. The local talent is a regular performer across Fermanagh and at local weddings and she recently released her new song ‘I Get To Love […]
Enniskillen Rangers recognised for Junior Cup success
A SPECIAL celebration was recently held at the Townhall in Enniskillen to celebrate the success of Enniskillen Rangers Football Club who won the Irish FA Junior Cup last year. Managed by Michael Kerr, Rangers defeated FC Moylena, Camlough Rovers, All Saints OB, Lurgan Reserves and Lisbellaw United to qualify for the semi-final of the Irish […]