WHILE many will be enjoying turkey dinners and indulging in festive chocolates on Christmas Day, some of Fermanagh’s unsung heroes will be on the frontline, ensuring essential services continue. Enda Love, a well-known porter at South West Acute Hospital, will be working from 8am to 2pm, providing vital help to in-patients. “To be honest, I’m […]
‘Country music saved me’ says Derrylin musician Anthony
ANTHONY McBrien has spent nearly three decades wowing audiences, and his passion for music remains undiminished even as he navigates one of the most challenging periods of his life. The 53-year-old Derrylin man has experienced it all on the local music scene – writing songs, forming his own band, supporting American stars like Randy Travis, […]
Fermanagh woman speaks out after miscarriage
A FERMANAGH woman who suffered a miscarriage has urged local women to reach out for help after revealing how she ‘spiraled and gave up’ following one of the toughest times in her life. Carla Kelly, from Enniskillen, experienced the loss in 2022 and has shared how she felt lost and uncertain about her future afterwards. […]
Fermanagh Camino will make every step count for charity
By Niamh McGovern CANCER Connect NI is set to celebrate its 15th anniversary with the inaugural Fermanagh Camino, a unique three-day walking event spanning 35 miles of stunning local scenery. Scheduled for April 6, 2025, the Camino offers walkers of all abilities a chance to explore Fermanagh’s natural beauty while supporting a vital cause. Day […]
Bypass decision welcomed after Fermanagh road incidents
WITH the dangers of Fermanagh roads firmly highlighted following a spate of devastating accidents, the agreement for the development of the Enniskillen Bypass has been welcomed. Calls are increasing locally for improvement to the county’s roads and Northern Ireland Infrastructure Minister, John O’Dowd, confirmed a multi-million pound investment for the bypass. Residents were left concerned […]
Farmers urged to make wellbeing a real priority
A RURAL charity that provides support for farmers across the North is hosting a series of free workshops aimed at helping those involved with the agricultural industry deal with the mounting pressures they are facing. Veronica Morris, Rural Support chief executive, said, “The farming industry continues to face many stressful factors which are outside of their […]
Stormont support for Fermanagh businesses
FERMANAGH business owners and local entrepreneurs breathed a sigh of relief, just before the festive season, after the Stormont Executive unveiled its ambitious plans to try and support the economic industry. As a result of the cost of living crisis, many business owners are feeling unprecedented stress, prompting the Stormont Executive to introduce new measures […]
Mothers’ Union action against domestic violence
WHILE domestic abuse is at persistent prevalent across the county, there is also a continuously high level of support for Fermanagh Women’s Aid in the community. One of the biggest local supporters of the life-saving and life-changing service is the Clogher branch of the Mothers’ Union (MU), which is once again taking part in the […]
Final act of generosity from Enniskillen BT staff
FORMER employees at the recently closed BT call centre in Enniskillen have been praised for leaving “a lasting legacy of compassion, integrity, and community spirit” with local charities. Following the recent closure of the Enniskillen site, 300 employees and their families have been left wondering what their future might hold after the centre shut its […]
Fermanagh Women’s Aid reliant on community support
DESPITE the fact it provides a vital service in the community, helping in the region of 400 local women a year, Fermanagh Women’s Aid (FWA) relies on grass-roots fundraising to help it continue its life-saving work. Indeed, only 40 percent of the service’s funding comes from statutory sources, with the rest of its funding coming […]