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Tue, 29 Nov 2022 10:02:10 +0000
New home lets Millar Meats expand its choice for punters
When the old Ulster Bank building in Irvinestown came up for sale, Stephen Millar knew it was the place for him.

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 07:30:00 +0000
Education is about so much more than rigid uniformity
As hard as I try, I cannot see any relationship between the style and length of someone’s hair and their intellectual ability.

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 09:39:23 +0000
Strictly and Mrs Brown's Boys among Christmas special announced by BBC
BBC shows including Strictly Come Dancing and Mrs Brown's Boys have been confirmed for Christmas specials.

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 17:24:20 +0000
£1.9m fraudster to repay victims or face further seven years in jail
Over a year after a cancer-faking fraudster was jailed for syphoning almost £2million from her employers to set up and fund her overtly luxurious lifestyle, a Proceeds of Crime Order has finally been granted.

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 17:11:00 +0000
Appeal for information following theft of Avant loader in Fermanagh
Police are investigating the theft of plant machinery from the Necarne Estate in Irvinestown.

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 15:33:00 +0000
Waterstones: Official opening date of new bookshop in Enniskillen
A new Waterstones bookshop will officially open its doors in Erneside Shopping Centre, Enniskillen this Friday (December 2).

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 09:26:07 +0000
Will it snow this Christmas? Met Office reveals long range forecast
The Met Office has released the long-range forecast leading up to Christmas Day.

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 17:57:00 +0000
Man found sleeping in car was uninsured to drive
A man found asleep in a car in Kesh had no driving licence or insurance in place.

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 16:45:00 +0000
Fermanagh driver had £1,000 worth of cocaine hidden in car
A man found with £1,000-worth of cocaine in his car has been handed a community service order.

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 16:18:20 +0000
Fermanagh man threw away drugs when running from police
A Lisnaskea man tried to throw away drugs when running from police, it was heard at Enniskillen Magistrates Court on Monday.

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 13:42:00 +0000
Borderline Players return to the stage with comedy 'Widow's Paradise'
Pettigo-based Borderline Players return to the stage for the first time in three years with the comedy, ‘Widow’s Paradise’.

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 07:56:00 +0000
Bright Eyes sanctuary creates cosy space thanks to Power NI
Power NI has donated £1,000 to Bright Eyes Animal Sanctuary which has been used to upgrade their cabin space for volunteers and staff thanks to Brighter Communities funding.

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 07:37:00 +0000
Fermanagh Omagh Council: A dog is for life not just for Christmas!
Fermanagh and Omagh District Council is taking the opportunity to highlight to prospective dog owners the duties of being a responsible dog owner.

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 07:35:00 +0000
Fermanagh Beef and Lamb award winners announced at Balmoral Park
There were numerous prizewinners from Fermanagh farmers at the RUAS Beef and Lamb Championships which took place at Balmoral Park on Tuesday.

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 07:25:00 +0000
Expanded GrassCheck initiative seeks more applications from farms
AgriSearch are seeking applications from more dairy farmers in Fermanagh for an expanded Grasscheck in 2023.

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 06:58:00 +0000
Enniskillen Sands to host Lights of Love service
The Enniskillen branch of Sands, the stillbirth and neonatal death charity, is hosting a special service to remember babies gone too soon.

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 05:50:00 +0000
Winter Fair judges are announced for December 8 event
This year’s RUAS Winter Fair sponsored by Danske Bank takes place on Thursday, 8th December.

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 09:21:57 +0000
Martin Lewis tip to save UK homeowners £560 a year
Martin Lewis warned rising energy bills, inflation and interest rates could bring a “perfect storm” for homeowners

Sun, 27 Nov 2022 07:45:00 +0000
‘The Two Sons’ is a smash hit in Derrygonnelly
Derrygonnelly Orange Hall was filled to the brim last week as the local community put on their production of ‘The Two Sons’.

Sun, 27 Nov 2022 17:30:00 +0000
Daughter remembers father 50 years on from bomb blast
The only child of a 51-year-old man who was killed when an IRA bomb went off under his car has said that “terrorism appears to have been rewarded at every turn”.

Sun, 27 Nov 2022 07:20:00 +0000
Money Matters: Talking money, debt and poverty
This month, there’s a lot of talk when it comes to money. And it needs to continue.

Sun, 27 Nov 2022 08:00:00 +0000
Western Trust launch ‘Link to Wellbeing Project’
The Western Health and Social Care Trust (Western Trust) officially launched a new project on Friday November 18.

Sat, 26 Nov 2022 15:15:00 +0000
Fermanagh man anxious over lack of planning on emergency surgery
A Fermanagh man living with Crohn’s Disease has spoken of his concern about the suspension of emergency surgery at the South West Acute Hospital (SWAH).

Sat, 26 Nov 2022 07:24:00 +0000
Western Trust chief hits out at the media and councillors
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.

Sat, 26 Nov 2022 07:40:00 +0000
Charity not seeking renewal for Rossorry Grove accommodation contract
A charity has revealed they will not be renewing their contract for one of Enniskillen’s supported accommodations.

Sat, 26 Nov 2022 15:22:00 +0000
Western Trust delegation attend Irvinestown meeting on SWAH's future
Representatives from the Western Health and Social Care Trust attended a public meeting in Irvinestown on the future of services at South West Acute Hospital (SWAH).

Sat, 26 Nov 2022 07:52:00 +0000
Fund's support for Aisling Centre helps build community resilience
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’.

Sat, 26 Nov 2022 07:13:00 +0000
NIAS looking at all options after SWAH decision
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).

Sat, 26 Nov 2022 07:09:00 +0000
Double top for Wilson family at 'Fermanagh Stars' Calf Show and Sale
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...

Sat, 26 Nov 2022 07:03:00 +0000
UFU dinner: Farmers praised for feeding the world's population
The popular UFU annual dinner and dance attracted a good turnout at the Killyhevlin Hotel, Enniskillen on Friday evening.

Sat, 26 Nov 2022 15:25:00 +0000
Artist to host Christmas exhibition on Fermanagh/Donegal Border
Local artist Alison Britton will be having an exhibition of her beautiful work in The Cowshed Gallery, Tullyhommon/Pettigo open every weekend (Saturday and Sunday) throughout December from noon to 7pm.

Sat, 26 Nov 2022 15:15:00 +0000
Fermanagh and Omagh councillors seek answers on PSNI mining costs
Despite stern Unionist opposition, members of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council have voted by majority to continue fighting for answers in the long-running battle over the PSNI not charging for escorting explosives for the goldmining industry, eve...

Sat, 26 Nov 2022 14:58:00 +0000
Western Trust: ‘Communication with the public could have been earlier’
A Western Trust Medical Director has admitted that the Trust would have liked the communication with the public over the ongoing situation with emergency surgery at the South West Acute Hospital (SWAH) to have been earlier, but said due to rules and ...

Sat, 26 Nov 2022 07:40:00 +0000
Man and woman convicted of theft over role in incident
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.

Sat, 26 Nov 2022 07:20:00 +0000
Bikers hit the road in honour of beloved late Fr. John Kearns
Sunday, November 6 saw the coming together of bikers from a wide area to remember Fr. John Kearns – the Monaghan priest who passed away on December 20, 2021, at his home in Garrison, Co. Fermanagh.

Sat, 26 Nov 2022 07:14:00 +0000
‘Disgusted’ councillors attack threat to SWAH
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...

Sat, 26 Nov 2022 07:05:00 +0000
Fermanagh schools make a difference in anti-bullying week
Fermanagh school children, teachers and support staff have come together for the biggest-ever Anti-Bullying Week.

Sat, 26 Nov 2022 06:16:00 +0000
Happy to step up and help a fundraiser
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.

Fri, 25 Nov 2022 16:37:00 +0000
Surgeons: Change will help secure a brighter, more stable future
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).

Fri, 25 Nov 2022 14:46:37 +0000
Sean Quinn documentary to air next week
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.

Fri, 25 Nov 2022 12:51:00 +0000
Denzil McDaniel: Christians and Trump, a damaging pact with the devil
Standing in a packed train in Dublin last Saturday evening, I couldn’t help but hear the conversation of two fellow-passengers.

Fri, 25 Nov 2022 07:25:00 +0000
Fermanagh World War II veteran Thomas McBrien (102) passes away
'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.

Fri, 25 Nov 2022 12:50:00 +0000
Housing order issued to combat bird flu spread in Northern Ireland
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.

Fri, 25 Nov 2022 10:32:46 +0000
Nurses to strike next month over pay after talks offer is rejected
Nurses are to hold two days of strike action next month in a dramatic escalation of the pay row raging across the NHS.

Fri, 25 Nov 2022 18:35:00 +0000
Hope, Healing and Growth event to kick start the new year
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.

Fri, 25 Nov 2022 16:33:00 +0000
Tributes to the late Enniskillen community stalwart Cecil Carson
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.

Fri, 25 Nov 2022 14:41:02 +0000
Roslea CCÉ sessions and classes
Roslea Comhaltas (CCÉ) sessions and classes will continue this week.

Fri, 25 Nov 2022 07:52:00 +0000
SWAH staff were ‘disappointed’ about suspension of emergency surgery
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.

Fri, 25 Nov 2022 07:45:00 +0000
Western Trust’s presentation to Council slammed
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.

Fri, 25 Nov 2022 07:12:00 +0000
Trade unions get behind fight to save emergency surgery at SWAH
Trade unions have come out in support of the fight to retain emergency surgery services at the South West Acute Hospital (SWAH).



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