WHEN Enniskillen father-of-two Andrew McManus received his diagnosis of young-onset Parkinson’s earlier this year, it was a moment that changed everything. “I remember opening the letter and just sitting there, trying to take it in,” said the 42-year-old. “My wife took it harder than I did. “For me, I think I went into practical mode. I […]
‘Traumatic wait’ for breast cancer results
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LOCAL women are being left waiting up to nine weeks to find out if they have breast cancer – a delay described as ‘traumatic’ and ‘mentally devastating’ by one Fermanagh patient still awaiting a diagnosis after an urgent referral more than five weeks ago. Despite a new regional referral system introduced earlier this year to speed up […]
Fermanagh unites as Catherine’s fundraiser hits £100,00
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OVER £100,000 has been raised by the Fermanagh community to support much-loved and cherished Catherine Cox, who recently spent time at one of the leading physiotherapy centres in the UK. For over 12 months, the county has been rallying in support of Catherine who lives with an incredibly rare health condition, CDKL5. CDKL5 deficiency disorder is […]
Fermanagh nurses set to remember Viola
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THE team at Children’s Ward at the South West Acute Hospital are set to take part in a charity fun run where they will remember the memory of their much-loved colleague and friend Viola Loane. Formerly of Tedd in Irvinestown and of Gortnagullion in Kesh, Ms Loane passed away peacefully at Omagh Hospital in January 2024, following […]
Fermanagh church leaders back SWAH surgery campaign
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FERMANAGH church leaders have given their strong backing to the Save Our Acute Services (SOAS) campaign. At last week’s SOAS meeting at the Westville Hotel, a representative read out a joint statement from 11 Christian leaders representing 17 local churches. Pastor Andy Compton of Mullaghmeen Baptist Church in Ballinamallard spoke powerfully on behalf of Christian leaders […]
Council support programme provides lifeline for family
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A local family has opened up about the financial and emotional strain they faced after their young son became seriously ill – and how a new council-run programme provided vital support when they needed it most. The Fermanagh parents, who have three children, said their lives were turned upside down after their four-year-old son developed […]
Mum’s warning after emergency transfer from SWAH
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The withdrawal of emergency general surgery at South West Acute Hospital (SWAH) has sparked mounting concern among local residents, many of whom fear the long-term impact on timely and effective care. One local family has now shared their firsthand experience, offering insight into the reality faced by patients following the controversial change. Laura Pickett, who […]
Lisa McHugh shares shock neurological diagnosis
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A FERMANAGH country music star has announced she will be taking “time out from everything” after being diagnosed with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND). Lisa McHugh, pictured below, posted on her social media yesterday (Tuesday) that she has spent a scary and difficult couple of weeks in hospital. “After what has been an incredibly scary and very difficult couple […]
NI ‘not prepared’ for Covid-19 says Arlene Foster
FERMANAGH politician Arlene Foster said it was “quite inhumane” that people weren’t able to be with their loved ones during the Covid-19 pandemic, as part of the Government restrictions. Adhering to advice from the Department of Health, hospitals across the North suspended visiting in a bid to reduce the spread of Covid-19, which was having […]
Fermanagh family to run marathon for Eimir and John
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LOCAL residents who are set to run the Belfast Marathon in memory of the late Eimir Martin and John Murphy are going to “carry their spirit, their laughter and their love” during the event. A team of 18 people from Lisnaskea will take part in the Belfast Marathon on Sunday, May 4, to raise money […]