FERMANAGH residents are encouraged to “explore an exciting opportunity” to volunteer and help out at the much-anticipated multi-million pound Cancer Focus Support Centre in Enniskillen. Major work has been ongoing to the therapeutic support centre in the town, which is aiming to make a difference to the lives of people living with cancer locally in Fermanagh and […]
Emergency services attend house fire in Fermanagh
Emergency services attended a house fire this morning (Wednesday 26 February) in Newtownbutler. A call was made to the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service at 8.02am with reports of a fire in a semi-detached property in Railway Court, Newtownbutler. “Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus used 1 hose reel to extinguish the fire. The cause of […]
‘Proactive policing’ underway in Fermanagh
The PSNI have said proactive policing is taking place currently in Enniskillen (Tuesday 25 February). Many sirens have been heard in Enniskillen this morning which the PSNI have described as proactive policing which is taking place in the area. “This seems to be some proactive policing in the area,” a PSNI spokesperson has said. There […]
Rumours of new ‘Line of Duty’ series increase
FANS of ‘Line of Duty’ are on high alert after it was teased that the wheels are motion for a seventh series of the show, which sees Fermanagh actor Adrian Dunbar play a leading role. Social media went into overdrive recently after actress Christina Chong, who starred in ‘Line of Duty’, revealed that she had […]
Fermanagh hair salons are a cut above the rest
FIVE hairdressers in Fermanagh have been nominated for ‘Salon of the Year’ at the prestigious Northern Ireland Hair and Beauty Awards which celebrates the best in business. Eden Hairdressing, Daniel Anthony’s, House of Hair and Beauty and Mr James Hair in Enniskillen, along with Irvinestown’s SG Hair and Beauty, have all been shortlisted for the […]
Fermanagh group helping with cost of school uniforms
THE Aisling Centre in Enniskillen held a pop-up shop were parents could purchase school uniform items for a reduced price, as the cost of clothing for pupils continues to soar locally. While many households are feeling the pinch as a result of the cost-of-living crisis, the Northern Ireland Executive has come under major pressure to […]
Fermanagh singer confirms new theatre dates
ENNISKILLEN singer-songwriter John Garrity said he’s “super excited” to confirm his theatre tour schedule as he prepares to headline some major gigs in the North in a major boost to his career. The ‘Belfast Busker’ confirmed that he’s going to be part of ‘The Ultimate Shindig’ roadshow which will see some singers and music talents […]
More MOT appointments in Enniskillen than previous year
FERMANAGH drivers have hailed news there were more MOT tests available in January than that of the previous year as a “positive trend”, days after a major consultation was launched. Motorists have been asked to have their say on a proposal to change the yearly MOT requirement to two years for some vehicles, in a bid to […]
SOAS meetings continue around Fermanagh
FURTHER events have been taking place this week as local campaigners continue to garner support for the plan to save services at the South West Acute Hospital (SWAH). At the start of the year Save Our Acute Services (SOAS) launched a ‘roadmap’ plan, outlining in practical ways how services can be restored and retained at the […]
Fermanagh stroke survivor recalls her road to recovery
AN Enniskillen mother who suffered a stroke at 32-years of age while she was 36 weeks pregnant is now supporting others going through the same experience. Ciara Murray, from Enniskillen, said the stoke occurred at around 11.30am on October 29 2015. At the time, Ciara, who was home alone at the time, didn’t realise she’d just […]