‘I feel it’s important for the whole people of Fermanagh to stand together. I think it’s important for our patients to know we want to do better.’
Fermanagh Pride parade takes place despite protests
It was a historic day in Enniskillen on Saturday when the county’s first Pride parade took place.
Fermanagh priest recalls the horror of Holy Cross
A FERMANAGH priest has reflected on the role he played in one of Northern Ireland’s most frightening sectarian standoffs after it was among 889 declassified government files released to the public last week. The Holy Cross Primary School dispute in 2001 made headlines around the world as loyalist residents staged protests against Catholic families walking their […]
More junior doctors’ strike action in Fermanagh
FURTHER disruption to health services will be experienced in Fermanagh this week, due to the latest strike action being taken by junior doctors. This will run to 7am on Saturday. This follows two 48-hour walkouts last month from May 22-24. Patients are advised to expect widespread disruption to normal services. Health and Social Care Trust websites will […]
A trip back in time with Fermanagh Pride
WITH plans well underway for Fermanagh’s first Pride weekend, the hard-working organising team behind is also getting set for a range of events help raise funds for the September celebration. On Saturday, May 11 Fermanagh Pride will be holding a 90s/00s ‘mixtape disco’ at the Gasworks in Enniskillen, from 8pm-late. Complete with nostalgic hits, games, a balloon drop, […]
Enoch Burke’s family protest in Fermanagh
ALMOST two years after he was first imprisoned for contempt of court following an alleged dispute involving a transgender student, Enoch Burke’s family turned out in protest in Enniskillen. In September 2022, Mr Burke was suspended from Wilson’s Hospital School in Westmeath following a disciplinary process. The secondary school teacher, who is an Evangelical Christian, was […]
SWC chief welcomes pay deal for local lecturers
THE news that lecturers are set to join teachers in Fermanagh and accept an improved pay settlement was music to the ears of the principal and chief executive of South West College in Enniskillen. Celine McCartan said she was “pleased that an improved pay offer was tabled to lecturers’ trade unions” after the offer was endorsed by […]
Fermanagh man buys The Linen Green for £4 million
A FERMANAGH man has agreed a multi-million pound deal to buy Moygashel-based The Linen Green. The 122,266 square feet area consists of around 30 retailers, businesses and coffee shops and it’s a popular stop-off for keen shoppers and tourists to the North. Enniskillen businessman David Mahon of David Mahon Properties has purchased The Linen Green […]
Enniskillen protest planned to save BT/EE jobs
On Saturday, a ‘Save Our Site’ public rally organised by the NI Communication Workers’ Union (CWU) will take place at the Diamond, Enniskillen.
March and rally to make impact
PLANS have been finalised for the major march and demonstration in Enniskillen tomorrow (Thursday) in support of the public sector workers’ strike for pay parity. The strike action will be mainly made up of public sector workers in health, education, transport and other public services across the North, while token shows of solidarity are expected from trade union members […]