A FERMANAGH politician has welcomed the Department for Communities’ confirmation of a £100 winter fuel payment, aimed at helping pensioners stay warm this winter. Fermanagh and South Tyrone DUP MLA Deborah Erskine highlighted the significance of the payment, which will benefit 10,050 homes in the constituency. The payment was introduced by DUP Communities Minister Gordon […]
Trust apologises to patients ‘waiting too long’ for bed
By Niamh McGovern THE Western Health Trust has issued an apology to patients waiting for hospital beds, as acute hospitals across the North struggle with severe winter pressures. Speaking at the Trust’s monthly board meeting on Thursday, chief executive Neil Guckian acknowledged the ongoing challenges, noting that while there had been slight improvements over the […]
Fermanagh road closed following three-vehicle collision
A Fermanagh road has been closed following a three-vehicle collision. Police are at the scene on The Belturbet Road, Derrylin. Diversions are in place and the public is being asked to avoid the area. A spokesperson for the PSNI said: “Police are currently at the scene of a three-vehicle road traffic collision on Belturbet Road, […]
Nearly 10,000 Fermanagh homes left without power
THOUSANDS of homes across Fermanagh endured power cuts over the weekend as Storm Darragh swept through the county. The storm began on Friday with a yellow weather warning for wind and rain, escalating to an amber warning early on Saturday. Winds of nearly 70mph left approximately 9,400 homes in Fermanagh without electricity, joining 95,000 NIE […]
Popular comedian Gallen set to return to the Ardhowen
EXCITEMENT is building at the Ardhowen Theatre in Enniskillen as one of the North’s most well-known and popular comedians has confirmed he’s stopping off for another sell-out show. Conal Gallen, who has entertained crowds around the county for over 40 years, is set to bring his renowned ‘Gallens of Laughter’ roadshow to the local venue […]
Syrian refugee welcomes end of Assad rule
A SYRIAN refugee living in Enniskillen has expressed relief and hope after rebel forces drove President Bashar al-Assad out of Syria, ending decades of Assad family rule. Bashar al-Assad, who ruled Syria since 2000 after succeeding his father, was ousted over the weekend as rebel forces reclaimed key cities, ending a civil war that claimed […]
Fermanagh man’s shoe display highlights tragic loss
ON Sunday, approximately 5,000 pairs of shoes were laid out in front of Stormont buildings in Belfast, each pair symbolising a young life lost in the Gaza conflict since October 2023. The event, organised by Enniskillen dance artist Dylan Quinn, was a moving tribute to the innocent victims of the ongoing violence. Reflecting on the […]
Fermanagh Olympic stars honoured for Paris success
FERMANAGH’S recent Olympians were celebrated for their ‘remarkable achievement’ and dedication to sport at a special reception held at the Townhall in Enniskillen. Fermanagh and Omagh District Council hosted the event to honour local athletes Ross Corrigan, Nathan Timoney, Claire Boles, and Ireland’s Chef de Mission, Gavin Noble, for their contributions to the Paris Olympic […]
A third of households struggle in poverty
A THIRD of households in the Fermanagh and Omagh District are living in poverty, according to the latest figures from the Department for Communities. The extent of the issue was outlined at the launch of the local council’s Anti-Poverty Strategy, unveiled during a special event at the Strule Arts Centre last Thursday. The strategy aims […]
Neil Hannon part of new ‘Paddington in Peru’ movie
ENNISKILLEN star Neil Hannon was involved in the production of some of the music for hit new movie ‘Paddington in Peru’ as he continues to build on his career in writing tracks for films. The former frontman with ‘The Divine Comedy’ was confirmed to have had an active role with the music for the popular […]