Fermanagh woman shares her story of courage and healing
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In honour of Domestic Violence Awareness Week, a local woman has shared her story in the hope that others will feel less alone. For her safety and privacy, the woman will be referred to as Jane. “One phrase I hold onto is ‘I believe her’,” Jane said. “That simple sentence means everything. “Too often, women speak up […]

Maguiresbridge School fashion show for Women’s Aid
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Maguiresbridge Primary School is set to hold a charity fashion show next month in support of Women’s Aid, amid recent concerns locally around violence against women. The event, organised by the school’s dedicated Parent Support Group (PSG), will take place at the Valley Hotel in Fivemiletown on Thursday November 6 at 7:00pm. Principal Ms Irvine […]

Ju Jitsu members to fight for survivors in fundraiser


Local Ju Jitsu enthusiasts are preparing for their most challenging fundraiser yet, a 24-hour roll in aid of Fermanagh Women’s Aid. Organiser Lyle Gawley, head coach at Fermanagh Ju Jitsu, who are hosting the fundraiser along with Fermanagh Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, said the challenge was about more than just raising money, it’s about raising awareness. “I always explain the difference between consensual […]

Teen’s fundraiser prompted by Maguiresbridge tragedy
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A Fermanagh teenager is gearing up to take part in the Enniskillen Spooktacular, determined to raise much-needed funds for Women’s Aid in the wake of the tragic Maguiresbridge incident. Motivated by recent events involving pupils from his school, Finlay Bell has dedicated himself to this important cause, combining his training in cycling and wrestling with a […]

Family fundraiser in memory of Vanessa, James and Sara
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A NIECE of the late Vanessa Whyte and cousin to her two children, James and Sara Rutledge, is holding a charity fundraiser in their memory. Danielle Whyte, who lives in Galway, has launched the fundraiser to support Women’s Aid, in memory of the much-loved families whose deaths united the country in grief. Vanessa (45) and […]

‘Women and girls must feel safe’ in Fermanagh


LOCAL representatives and groups have praised the “welcome development” after the Stormont Executive pledged a multi-million pound package against the domestic violence crisis. Fermanagh and Omagh District Council has received £135,000 from Stormont which will be distributed between January and March 2026, to end violence against women and girls. It comes after Stormont pledged £1.2 […]

Community rallies in support of Fermanagh Women’s Aid


FERMANAGH Women’s Aid has praised the community and businesses for their “generosity, care and compassion” after they received a number of donations to support many local females. The non-profit support organisation reached out to the Fermanagh public for help before Christmas, in a call for essential items, after it revealed that it has supported 500 […]

Major support to tackle violence against women


FERMANAGH and Omagh District Council is to receive £135,000 over two years to help implement a new strategy aimed at Ending Violence Against Women and Girls as domestic violence cases soar locally. The county has been highlighted as one of the areas with the highest rate of domestic violence cases in the North, with Fermanagh […]

Domestic abuse call every 17 minutes in Fermanagh


POLICE in Fermanagh are responding to a domestic violence call every 17 minutes, according to figures shared by the PSNI. This shocking statistic was revealed during the ‘16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence’ campaign, which aims to raise awareness and call for an end to violence against women and girls. PSNI Inspector Joni Beatty […]