New mural brings Fermanagh community spirit to life
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CHILDREN taking part in a summer scheme in Belcoo have left a lasting mark on their village — quite literally — by helping create the first-ever mural in the area. The vibrant artwork, now on display at the Healthy Living Centre, was led by local artist Michelle Duffy and features the colourful handprints of the […]


Dooneen Community Centre granted new life
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THE NATIONAL Lottery Community Fund has brought hope and renewal to Dooneen Community Centre with a £45,000 grant, saving it from the brink of closure. Situated near Tempo at the base of Dooneen Forest, the centre, once a school, has been a vital part of the community for many years but had recently experienced a […]


Funding gaps put Fermanagh dementia patients at risk
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LOCALS living with dementia in Fermanagh are in the midst of “a diabolical situation” due to a lack of funding and support for the condition. With an increasing number of people being diagnosed with dementia in the county, one local man has bravely shared his story to raise awareness of how little support is available in the area and the impact this […]


Derrygonnelly community hub goes on the market


A COMMUNITY hub, which was once home to one of the longest running local creameries and has been owned by a former Premier League physio, has gone on the market for £625,000. Tír Navar, located on Creamery Road in Derrygonnelly, was recently placed on the market by Jason and Clare Palmer, former physios at Chelsea […]


Fivemiletown gym owner shows there’s life after school
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A LOCAL entrepreneur is rewriting the script on post-school pressure, proving there’s no one way to succeed. Fivemiletown’s Jason Hogg is 27-years-old and owns Mana Performance, a multi-functional gym, but his journey was far from simple. After completing his A-levels at Fivemiletown High School, Jason enrolled in a civil engineering foundation degree at South West College. […]


Enniskillen maternity support worker retires from SWAH
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FERMANAGH has bid farewell to a remarkable maternity support worker whose career has been defined by an extraordinary commitment to maternal and infant health. With a wealth of experience and a compassionate heart, Enniskillen woman Carmel Maguire has been a pillar of strength for new mothers, guiding them through the joys and challenges of childbirth. […]


Sewerage crisis threatens jobs and growth in Fermanagh
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THE SHOCKING state of our crumbling sewerage system has been laid bare, with NI Water revealing 1,600 local properties will not be able to connect to the network. This is leading to refusals for planning permission across the Fermanagh and Omagh area, prompting concerns about potential job losses and stalled development. As previously reported by […]


Rare Swiss sheep make their home in Fermanagh
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A LOCAL woman, who is one of the only keepers of an award-winning flock of rare Valais Blacknose sheep in the North, is competing for glory at major UK shows. Jackie O’Shea and her husband Patrick own 22 Valais Blacknose sheep – a very rare variety which originate from a remote region in Switzerland, with only 19,000 purebreds in […]