FERMANAGH Women’s Aid has praised the community and businesses for their “generosity, care and compassion” after they received a number of donations to support many local females. The non-profit support organisation reached out to the Fermanagh public for help before Christmas, in a call for essential items, after it revealed that it has supported 500 […]
Relief at Royal Mail overtime decision in Fermanagh
A POSTMAN has said “it’s a big relief” they’ll be able to work overtime after the management team at the Royal Mail branch in Enniskillen informed its employees of changes to their work. Local postmen were left concerned when they were informed that changes were going to be made to overtime patterns, a claim that Royal […]
Organ donation discussion encouraged in Fermanagh
By Niamh McGovern CHAIR of the Western Health and Social Care Trust has encouraged people to have conversations about organ donation and clarify their intentions with loved ones and friends. This comes as the January meeting of the Western Trust board heard there is no money available to promote organ donation within the Western Trust this year. Despite the […]
Burns had ‘reservations’ over Gallagher’s Naas appointment
GAA President Jarlath Burns said he wanted to let Naas “know the reservations” that he had about them appointing Rory Gallagher as coach. It was recently reported that the GAA President had emailed the Kildare club with his concerns after it was revealed that the Belleek man was set to be part of the club’s […]
St Kevin’s College pupils ready for Kenyan experience
THE pupils at St Kevin’s College are hoping to “make a difference to at least one person’s life” as they prepare to head off to Kenya for two weeks to provide help and support to a local seminary. Twenty-two students from the school, who are members of the Carlo Acutis Faith Group, will head to […]
Anglers lament possible cancellation of Classic
A LIVERPOOL angler who has been travelling to the county for 50 years to compete in the Fermanagh Fishing Classic said it’s “a sad day” that the event could be cancelled due to funding. Major concerns have been raised that the popular fishing festival could be scrapped after the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural […]
Warning over rampaging deer in Fermanagh
LOCAL motorists are urged to be vigilant after a number of drivers on the Derrygonnelly Road have had a lucky escape after they discovered deer running out onto the public road late at night. Drivers have taken to social media to alert others of the dangers that the deer can pose, with some motorists almost […]
Fears gambling will be ‘a temptation’ with rising costs
A LOCAL father who lost his son to suicide as a result of a serious gambling addiction fears some people may be forced to turn to desperate measures as the cost-of-living crisis rolls on. With families and residents feeling the pressure, fears are high that some people may turn to gambling in a bid to […]
Fermanagh acts to collab at Leitrim festival
COUNTRY star Derek Ryan and local folk band The Tumbling Paddies are getting ready for a special collaboration when they join forces at the hugely popular ‘Cowboys and Heroes’ festival. The festival, which is held at Drumcoura in Leitrim, is one of the biggest outdoor music events in Ireland and it’s set to kick off on May […]
‘Advocating for people’ is important for Annie
A LOCAL woman who is modelling for one of the North’s top bridal companies and providing help to people with speech impediments is urging females to push beyond their “comfort zone”. Annie Masterson from Enniskillen rose to prominence following her appearance on Miss Northern Ireland when she was named as ‘Miss Canavan’s’ representative for the […]