A NEW development on the Sligo Road in Enniskillen will bring 40 new homes to the area. The build is progressing to the first phase of 20 units, with an estimated handover for the full project aimed to be in early 2026. This general needs scheme is part of the local housing association Choice Housing’s commitment to […]
Fermanagh undertakers carry off NI Awards
TWO Fermanagh men took away top awards at the first-ever Funeral Awards NI. The event took place on Friday 24 May 2024 in the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Belfast, presented by Adrian Logan. All entries were nominated and voted for by the public over a 10-day period prior to the event. Marcus Madill Funeral Director and his dedicated team […]
Health workers unite in memory of Eimir
STAFF at the South West Acute Hospital recently joined forces to raise money in memory of ‘inspirational young midwife’ Eimir Martin. The Fermanagh community was left devastated in November when much-loved midwife and former Fermanagh Ladies GAA star Eimir Martin passed away following a long illness, aged 35 years old. Western Trust Maternity, Neonatal and […]
Music star Nathan Carter confirms new festival date
FERMANAGH singer Nathan Carter is set to make his debut in the Faroe Islands this weekend as the headline act at one of their largest music festivals. The Liverpudlian music star has been confirmed as one of the main performers at the Sorvágs Country and Blues Festival on Saturday in the village of Sørvágur. Excitement is […]
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 […]
Fermanagh pharmacies are feeling the pinch
A PHARMACIST who owns chemist shops in Fermanagh has said they’re ‘living day-to-day’ as the pressure mounts on community pharmacies throughout the North. It’s been widely reported that community pharmacies are coming under increasing strain, with almost 12 chemists closing their doors to the public over the past 18 months. The Department for Health recently […]
Fermanagh group gets £5,000 grant
A FERMANAGH non-profit organisation has said that a £5,000 grant is a ‘lifeline’ as they continue to provide a vital service to the people of the county. Fermanagh Rural Community Initiative, based on the Tempo Road in Enniskillen, is an accredited supplier of training courses and has been providing high quality training for over two decades. The […]
Enniskillen cheerleader stars in new film
A YOUNG woman is hitting the big screen in a new cheerleading film. Shannon Bermingham from Enniskillen stars in the film ‘Eat/Sleep/Cheer/Repeat’ which follows her life in and outside of competitive cheerleading. ‘Eat/Sleep/Cheer/Repeat’ is an uplifting documentary following the young athletes of Team Ireland, to intimately explore questions of gender, strength, performance, sexuality and what it’s like growing […]
Happy ending for Enniskillen Library
IT may not look like it from the outside, but Enniskillen Library is going nowhere and neither are some of its most renowned collections. Local book lovers were concerned for its future because of the dilapidated state of the building along with rumours that its Heritage Collection may be moved to another library due to senior staff retirements. However, NI Libraries […]
The Tumbling Paddies ready for Belsonic in Belfast
WITHIN hours of the tickets going on sale, The Tumbling Paddies have sold out Ormeau Park in Belfast as they prepare to headline one of the biggest music festivals in the North. On Saturday, the Fermanagh music sensations will kick off the hugely popular and much-anticipated Belsonic Festival with a standout performance at Ormeau Park. […]