The Chief Executive of the Western Health and Social Care Trust, Neil Guckian, has hit out at those criticising the handling of the South West Acute Hospital (SWAH) emergency surgery crisis.

A charity has revealed they will not be renewing their contract for one of Enniskillen’s supported accommodations.

NFU Mutual Agents and their staff at the local Enniskillen agency recently nominated local charity Aisling Centre, to receive a donation of £3,198.50 from NFU Mutual’s national £1.92million ‘Agency Giving Fund’.

Northern Ireland Ambulance Service (NIAS) has not ruled out the use of independent providers following the upcoming changes to emergency surgery at South West Acute Hospital (SWAH).

There was an excellent turnout of quality pedigree beef and commercial stock for the inaugural 'Fermanagh Stars' Calf Show and Sale organised by the Fermanagh Pedigree Livestock Breeders Group held in the Exhibition Hall at the Ulster Farmers’ Mart...

A man and a woman who were part of a group that entered a property uninvited and helped steal a television and money have been convicted of theft.

Members of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council have expressed their concerns around the announcement of the temporary withdrawal of emergency surgical services at the South West Acute Hospital (SWAH) during a tense meeting specially convened to disc...

MORE than £10,000 has been raised thanks to the hugely successful and entertaining ‘Not So Strictly Come Dancing Enniskillen’ event held at the Killyhevlin Hotel last Thursday night.

A group of General Surgical Consultants who sit on the review of General Surgery Network have responded to the suspension of emergency surgery at the South West Acute Hospital (SWAH).

This coming week, RTÉ will broadcast a landmark documentary series detailing the rise and fall of Seán Quinn and the repercussions for 'Quinn Country' and for Ireland.

Standing in a packed train in Dublin last Saturday evening, I couldn’t help but hear the conversation of two fellow-passengers.

'True' Enniskillener Thomas McBrien – a World War II veteran who was a recipient of the Burma Star medal – has died at the age of 102.

Mandatory housing measures for all kept birds and poultry are to come into force across Northern Ireland (NI) from midday on Monday (November 28) in a bid to combat the growing threat of avian flu.

Nurses are to hold two days of strike action next month in a dramatic escalation of the pay row raging across the NHS.

Described by previous attendees as “a real tonic – a summer’s day in the heart of winter”, the Aisling Centre’s annual Hope, Healing and Growth event will once again inspire and encourage as it returns to kickstart the new year.

Tributes have been paid to the much-loved Enniskillen community man Cecil Carson, a founder member of Enniskillen Rangers FC and 1st Inniskilling Scouts stalwart who many looked up to.

Roslea Comhaltas (CCÉ) sessions and classes will continue this week.

Disappointment was the feeling among staff at the South West Acute Hospital (SWAH) when they were informed of the decision taken by the Western Trust to temporarily suspend emergency general surgery at the hospital.

The Chair of Save Our Acute Services (SOAS) has expressed his disappointment at the “content, style and tone” of the Western Trust presentation to Fermanagh and Omagh District Council last Thursday.

Trade unions have come out in support of the fight to retain emergency surgery services at the South West Acute Hospital (SWAH).

Ahead of the launch of their Christmas exhibition ‘JOY’ on Sunday, November 27, Hambly & Hambly are hosting an evening of dinner and jazz amid the art at the gallery space in Dunbar House, Enniskillen.

A 25-year-old man already on bail awaiting trial for drugs charges has appeared in court on multiple allegations of  possessing cannabis and criminal property.

There are plans for the South West Acute Hospital (SWAH) to be surrounded by hundreds of concerned Fermanagh citizens as they gather in support of staff this weekend.

Acknowledging the “deep disappointment” among the public at the lack of a Christmas lights switch-on event in Enniskillen this year, Enniskillen BID are hosting a family friendly “get-together” in the town centre on Thursday, December 1.

“Inexperience should not be a barrier to action”, were the words of 19-year-old Eibhlinn Fee as she spoke to the huge crowd gathered at Belfast City Hall on the afternoon of Saturday, November 12 for the Climate Coalition Northern Ireland rally w...

Northern Ireland’s former First Minister Dame Arlene Foster has taken her place in the House of Lords.

A man is to appear in court today, Thursday, on a number of drugs-related offences.

Two drivers were issued with fines and penalty points after being detected for driving without insurance when the PSNI South Area Roads Policing Support Group were conducting checks last week.

There have been some fishy goings on at the Ardhowen Theatre this week.

Sinn Féin’s health spokesperson, and former Chair of the Stormont Health Committee, has said presenting the recent collapse of emergency surgery in the South West Acute Hospital (SWAH) as ‘transformation’ undermines genuine health transformati...

The author of ‘Granny Nancy, Ireland’s Oldest Lady Who Lived, Loved and Laughed for 107 Years’ who is currently touring the book around the island of Ireland will visit Fermanagh this weekend.

The 3A’s (Anawim Adonai Africa) charity is hosting a Christmas Fayre in the Delaney Suite of Mahon’s Hotel, Irvinestown this Saturday (November 26) from 10am to 2.30pm.

Fermanagh Genealogy Centre (FGC) is holding the launch of its Back Streets, Dardanelles online ‘memory map’ in Fermanagh House on November 26, with doors open from 1.15pm.

The Graan's annual draw, which has a grand prize of £5,000, will once again take place via webcam on Friday, December 2.

Aldi and Lidl have both issued product recalls for items that may contain small pieces of plastic and undeclared allergens.

Former Fermanagh South Tyrone MLA Rosemary Barton has returned to politics as she succeeds Councillor Bert Wilson to represent the Mid Tyrone DEA, it has been confirmed.

Adrian Dunbar: My Ireland, a new TV series fronted by Fermanagh actor and Line of Duty star, Adrian Dunbar, begins airing on Channel 5 this evening (November 23).

Following confusion over the blockage of the walk-through feature of the new Christmas tree now located in the town centre, Fermanagh and Omagh District Council has confirmed that the wooden fence currently surrounding the tree was erected as "a temp...

A dog has been left in a critical condition after it is believed to have been shot with an air rifle.

The Ardhowen is thrilled to welcome back Enniskillen Light Operatic with their first full musical since 2019. Presenting Disney’s smash hit musical, The Little Mermaid, a fantastic family show with all the wonderful Disney songs everyone knows and ...

Sinn Fein vice president Michelle O’Neill has urged people to be civil in public discourse following an incident in which a woman chanted a pro-IRA slogan during an encounter with Dame Arlene Foster.

The RNLI’s new inland lifeboat station on Lower Lough Erne is complete and fully operational.

The election campaign in Fermanagh was the most uninteresting proceedings imaginable.

Fermanagh district Council is hopeful of getting a decision on their future landfill plans by the end of this year, the chief executive, Mr. Rodney Connor, has said.

A man who kicked a woman during one assault and held a knife to his mother's throat on separate occasions has been given a suspended sentence.

A man who was stopped in Enniskillen driving a car with no insurance has been given penalty points and a fine.

A woman has been convicted of having no insurance by Enniskillen Magistrates Court.

Maple Healthcare have sought to clarify that instead of a change in management what they are seeking with the Department of Health is a change in "employment and contractor status".

Fermanagh and Omagh District Council is delighted to reveal that the district has retained its Fairtrade status.

Here are some of the photographs from the archives of The Impartial Reporter.