PEOPLE who are living with dementia in Fermanagh are being offered the chance to avail of a unique and new support system which will provide comfort and relief to them and their families. The Council has linked up with the Western Trust, Age Concern Causeway and Public Health Agency to introduce a new safeguarding scheme […]
Fermanagh rallies to support Loris
THE motorsport community across the country joined forces to raise money to support Enniskillen biker Loris Britton who suffered serious injuries following a recent accident at Newtownards. The 25-year-old, who is the son of the late Richard and Maria Britton, was involved in a crash at the Kirkistown Racing Circuit on Easter Monday, during the […]
Enniskillen cancer centre to open this month
Major work has been ongoing at 18 High Street in Enniskillen on the development of the new therapeutic centre.
Nadia on a mission to raise awareness of Endometriosis
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A LOCAL woman has shared her journey of years of pain, frustration and resilience, shining a light on the urgent need for change in women’s healthcare. Endometriosis is a painful condition affecting hundreds of millions of women worldwide, yet it is believed to be significantly under-researched and under-diagnosed. Fermanagh woman Nadia Stenson is one of an […]
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 […]
Marcus helping families at the SWAH
A LOCAL man has praised the community for their support and generosity after he held a fundraising charity night to raise money to purchase chair beds for the South West Acute Hospital. Irvinestown man Marcus Corrigan raised over £6,000 from a ‘Night at the Races’ at Charlie’s Bar in Enniskillen, with the money buying five […]
New support hub for Fermanagh unpaid carers
A DEDICATED hub has been set up to support Fermanagh’s many selfless unpaid carers. The Western Trust recently established the Fermanagh Carers Hub, which meets monthly and gives those who are acting in a caring role the chance to take some time out for themselves, and to discuss any issues or concerns they may have. This […]
Laurine’s helping cancer patients cope with hair loss
A LOCAL woman who is leading the Cancer Hair Care outreach clinic in Fermanagh has been described as “a gem” as she helps people cope with hair loss following their treatment for cancer. Laurine Lilley is the lead hairdresser for Cancer Hair Care in Ireland and she’s running a daily clinic at Salon 22 in […]
Fermanagh unites in support for Catherine
OVER £20,000 has been raised by the Fermanagh community to support two-year-old Catherine Cox who lives with a rare genetic condition which affects one in 60,000 children across the world. Born in September 2022, the Enniskillen girl lives with CDKL5 deficiency disorder. The condition causes a range of neurodevelopmental challenges, with research ongoing into future treatments. The […]
Major funding for rural Fermanagh projects
COMMUNITY groups across Fermanagh are delighted with the news that they are to get significant financial support to help with their much-anticipated rural regeneration projects. It was confirmed that over £38 million of Peaceplus funding would be divided among seven rural regenration projects in the North, with a major proportion going towards local community groups. […]