AN Enniskillen-based initiative which is aiming to bring the “young and old in the community” together has received significant financial support. It was recently confirmed that The Kindness Postbox has received £1,000 from the SPAR retailer, with the organisation pledging £20,000 to support different groups and initiatives in the North. Developed by Nuala O’Toole during […]
Fermanagh to go pink for Cancer Focus fun run
ST ANGELO Airport will turn pink next month as Cancer Focus NI brings its 5K fun run to Fermanagh for the first time. The event, part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, invites individuals, schools, workplaces, community groups – and even dogs – to sign up, get showered in pink powder, and run (or walk) in […]
Fermanagh health carers left in jobs limbo
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A LOCAL carer with North West Care has spoken of her “shock” and “anxiety” following news the provider will withdraw from the local area later this year. North West Care is one of the three providers of homecare contracted by the trust in Lisnaskea, Irvinestown, and Enniskillen. The company has been providing care for the past […]
New high street home for Enniskillen Foodbank
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HAVING supported thousands of local people in the last year, and over 100 last month alone, Enniskillen Foodbank is in the process of moving to a more accessible premises on Enniskillen High Street. Currently based at the The Lakes Vineyard Church on Cross Street, the busy local service is moving to the old Golden Arrow building on Townhall street. John […]
Mum runs for Fermanagh Down Syndrome Support Group
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When Chloe Gallagher took on the challenge of the Enniskillen 10K, she did so with a powerful motivation – her son, Jack. Determined to give back to the local group that has supported her family, Chloe ran to raise funds for the Fermanagh Down Syndrome Support Group, which has played an important role in Jack’s […]
SWAH milk banks makes fresh appeal for donations
THE Human Milk Bank, which is based at the South West Acute Hospital, has issued a fresh appeal for donor mums to help it continue it’s life-saving work. The only one of its kind on the island of Ireland, the team at the Western Trust run facility, which provides breast milk to neonatal units right across […]
Businesses join forces to support SWAH services
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TWENTY-NINE major Fermanagh business employers have come together to issue a joint statement welcoming the pause in the consultation on the future of emergency general surgery (EGS) at the SWAH. The well known local companies and establishments, which together bring in millions to the economy and employ thousands locally, said the decision to pause the consultation […]
Band unites to support Béoán Jones’ recovery
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ONE of the county’s top rock bands raised £770 to support local resident Béoán Jones with his recovery, as they returned to the stage for their much-anticipated reunion gig. A large crowd recently turned out to The Crowes Nest in Enniskillen as ‘Index’ marked their return, performing some of their hits including ‘Dreaming Alone’ which […]
Support for those affected by Maguiresbridge tragedy
The Western Trust has shared resources for parents, carers and all those affected by yesterdays tragedy. “We are deeply saddened by the events that occurred in Maguiresbridge yesterday and wish to extend our sympathies to the extended Families, friends and local community,” a spokesperson from the Western Trust said. “The Trust is working […]
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 […]