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Mon, 05 Dec 2022 09:26:57 +0000
Are Airfryers cheaper to run than ovens? Which? says yes
Households have been looking for creative ways to offset the soaring cost of living with demand for air fryers rocketing.

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 09:10:00 +0000
Toy drive launched by Haldane Fisher in Enniskillen
Leading builders’ merchants, Haldane Fisher, has launched its toy donation appeal to support local families in need this Christmas.

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 07:50:00 +0000
Beechvale Water charity walk raises over £5,000 for Concern
Beechvale Pure Water and the Concern Worldwide Fermanagh Volunteer Group wish to express their thanks to the many walkers, runners and donors that supported the annual Beechvale Water Walk. Including Gift Aid, an amazing £5,535 was raised.

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 07:40:00 +0000
Christmas card to raise funds for Aisling Centre
Like many things we do today, sending and receiving Christmas cards is steeped in history and tradition.

Sun, 04 Dec 2022 10:24:00 +0000
Fermanagh security alert: PSNI examining suspicious object
A security alert in Newtownbutler which began on Thursday morning is still ongoing this morning, Sunday December 4, PSNI have confirmed.A PSNI spokesperson said:"A suspicious object located in the Landbrock Road area on Thursday 2 December, following...

Sun, 04 Dec 2022 07:09:00 +0000
Further questions raised over extent of Western Trust’s transparency
Questions have been raised over transparency and communications from the Western trust regarding the ongoing issues around emergency surgery at the South West Acute Hospital (SWAH) since they were first raised in October.

Sun, 04 Dec 2022 17:30:00 +0000
Councillors want 'brainstorming' sessions to find health solutions
A member of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council has tabled a Motion calling for “brainstorming” sessions of all interested groups to find solutions for health provision, amid a growing crisis for services in the area.

Sun, 04 Dec 2022 16:39:01 +0000
Newtownbutler security alert declared a hoax
The security alert in Newtownbutler has ended after the suspicious device was declared a hoax.

Sun, 04 Dec 2022 08:05:00 +0000
Announcement of new Rector for Cleenish and Mullaghdun parishes
The Revd Canon Jennifer McWhirter has been nominated by the Board of Nomination and appointed by the Bishop of Clogher to be Rector of the parishes of Cleenish and Mullaghdun, south-west of Enniskillen.

Sun, 04 Dec 2022 16:33:01 +0000
Matthew McCallan: PSNI searching for missing 15 year old
PSNI are investigating a missing 15-year- old who was last seen in the Fintona area.

Sun, 04 Dec 2022 07:30:00 +0000
New Rector appointed to Carrickmacross group of parishes
A new Rector has been appointed to Carrickmacross, Magheracloone and Ardagh in Clogher Diocese.

Sun, 04 Dec 2022 08:00:00 +0000
Brother of Louis Leonard says it is time to build new society here
Louis Leonard’s brother, Ciarán, has said December 15, 1972, is a date that remains etched in his and his family’s mind.

Sun, 04 Dec 2022 07:50:00 +0000
Clogher Diocese Mothers' Union event on issue of domestic violence
Clogher Diocese Mothers’ Union (MU) were joined by around 130 people from across the local community for their ‘Walk Together Against Domestic Violence’ event.

Sun, 04 Dec 2022 07:29:00 +0000
Have your say on boundary revisions
The Boundary Commission for Northern Ireland (BCNI) has published revised proposals for Parliamentary constituencies in Northern Ireland and commenced the third consultation stage of the 2023 Boundary Review.

Sun, 04 Dec 2022 07:25:00 +0000
Maguiresbridge Camera Club celebrates its 10th anniversary
Members of Maguiresbridge Camera Club recently celebrated the club's 10th anniversary.

Sun, 04 Dec 2022 07:22:00 +0000
Fermanagh’s four main Loyal Orders voice support for SWAH services
Leaders of the four main Loyal Orders in Fermanagh have weighed in to support the retention of emergency general surgery services at the South West Acute Hospital (SWAH).

Sun, 04 Dec 2022 06:56:00 +0000
General surgeons’ roles not expected to be filled until April, 2023
The advertised General Consultant Surgeon posts advertised by the Western Trust will not be filled until at least next April.

Sat, 03 Dec 2022 07:21:00 +0000
What is – and isn’t – changing at the SWAH from December 4
With changes to emergency surgery at the South West Acute Hospital (SWAH) due to come into effect this Sunday, December 4, the Western Trust has released answers to some of the frequently asked questions as to what the change means and what services ...

Sat, 03 Dec 2022 09:33:11 +0000
Strep A: All you need to know from symptoms to treatment
A separate case has been reported in Wales, taking the known UK total to six.

Sat, 03 Dec 2022 15:16:43 +0000
Fermanagh road closed following crash
A Fermanagh road has been closed following a crash. A PSNI spokesperson confirmed that the The Lough Eyes Road near Tempo is closed.

Sat, 03 Dec 2022 08:15:00 +0000
Survivors of domestic abuse share stories via art display
ENNISKILLEN library is one of nine libraries across NI that will be displaying the ‘Hear Her Voice’ exhibition, produced by Women’s Aid NI, over the 16 Days of Action from November 25 ending on December 10.

Sat, 03 Dec 2022 18:30:00 +0000
St. Fanchea's College students celebrated at prize night
At. St. Fanchea's College's first 'face to face' prize night since November, 2019, principal Maurice Collins said that he was "thrilled" to be able to finally gather together to celebrate the outstanding achievements of the class of 2022 who have com...

Sat, 03 Dec 2022 18:15:00 +0000
Fermanagh Choral Society to host Christmas concert
The Fermanagh Choral Society will delight once again this festive season with their Christmas concert in St. Macartin’s Cathedral, Enniskillen on Friday, December 9 at 8pm.

Sat, 03 Dec 2022 09:39:00 +0000
5 tips to save money on your petrol as prices set to rise
Petrol prices are set to rise by 12p per litre in 2023

Sat, 03 Dec 2022 09:31:52 +0000
Strep A virus: Signs and symptoms as more children die from illness
Group A streptococcus (or Strep A) is known to cause scarlet fever, throat infections and, in very rare cases, invasive disease.

Sat, 03 Dec 2022 16:40:00 +0000
Amazon iPhone warning as dangerous phone charger recalled
iPhone users are being warned of a fire risk caused by dangerous phone chargers being sold on Amazon

Sat, 03 Dec 2022 07:26:00 +0000
DfI decides that contentious gate at Ports Road does not obstruct road
In the latest development surrounding an ongoing dispute over public right of way at Ports Road, Newtownbutler, the Department for Infrastructure (DfI) has decided the public road is not unlawfully obstructed, and does not plan to seek removal of the...

Sat, 03 Dec 2022 07:19:00 +0000
Encirc’s chief- acquisition gives ‘real security’ for Derrylin workers
Following the latest news that Encirc has entered into a deal with one of the world’s leading premium wine producers to purchase the assets of a bottling and warehousing facility in Bristol, the Chief Executive has said the latest development also ...

Sat, 03 Dec 2022 07:10:00 +0000
Fermanagh Lakeland Tourism and Belleek Pottery at London tourism event
Tourism Minister Gordon Lyons joined Tourism Ireland and Fermanagh Lakeland Tourism in London recently, to promote Northern Ireland at its annual B2B [business to business] tourism workshop, ‘Flavours of Ireland’.

Sat, 03 Dec 2022 06:33:00 +0000
No start date for proposed overnight elective hub to start up at SWAH
Despite the announcement of the South West Acute Hospital (SWAH) as a new overnight elective hub being portrayed as a good development for the hospital as emergency general surgery is to be suspended, no date has been put in place for when the hub wi...

Sat, 03 Dec 2022 09:38:41 +0000
What you should do if you think your child has Strep A infection
A number of schoolchildren have died this week amid a deadly Strep A outbreak.

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 18:00:00 +0000
Mary gets an award for her 50 years of being a loyal postmistress
Postmistress Mary Baxter received a stamp of approval from the Post Office when she was presented with the ‘50 Years’ Post Office Long Service Award’ recently.

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 16:30:00 +0000
Quinn Country: Alan Dukes defends comments made during documentary
A former Justice Minister for the Republic of Ireland has clarified his comments about Border people having violence in their blood after much criticism.

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 16:20:00 +0000
Family pays tribute to father and war veteran Thomas McBrien (102)
The family of the late World War II veteran and Enniskillen community man Thomas McBrien, who died at the age of 102, has paid tribute to a “magnificent” father who was “extremely kind”.

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 09:15:00 +0000
Newtownbutler security alert: Police investigating suspicious object
Police in Fermanagh last night (Thursday) received a report of a suspicious object left in the Landbrock Road area of Newtownbutler.

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 08:31:00 +0000
Police appealing for information following thefts in Fermanagh
Police in Fermanagh are appealing for information following a spate of thefts in the locality over the last week.

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 22:30:00 +0000
Save our SWAH rally held as Fermanagh fights for hospital
People power once again came to the fore in Enniskillen as thousands gathered to support the Save Our Acute Service (SOAS) campaign.

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 16:02:00 +0000
Ireland’s Future should be one in which all people’s lives are better
Two events that I attended and spoke at in the last week, one in Belfast and one in Kinawley, reminded me of one thing: people matter, and I was left with questions about the way we are governed and if those responsible for making decisions really se...

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 15:40:00 +0000
Man dies following Donegal tractor accident
It has been confirmed by Gardaí that a man in his seventies has died following an accident with a tractor in Donegal yesterday (Thursday) morning.

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 12:15:00 +0000
Lisa McHugh to perform at St. Michael's Parish carol service
This year's St. Michael's Parish carol service will somewhat take the form of a Christmas concert, with some extra sparkle thanks to a special guest appearance from a local country music star.

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 09:00:00 +0000
Cancer Connect NI Winter Wonderland experience returns to Enniskillen
Cancer Connect NI is once again bringing its magical Winter Wonderland to the island town of Enniskillen for two special weekends, starting on Friday, December 2.

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 16:45:00 +0000
Quinn Country: Rich detail in TV series only part of complex story
Trevor Birney, the director and producer of ‘Quinn Country’ – a landmark documentary detailing the rise and fall of Seán Quinn that aired on RTÉ this week – says he understands why the former richest man in Ireland is “probably disappoint...

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 15:12:27 +0000
Newtownbutler security alert: PSNI close road
PSNI have confirmed that the Crom Road, Newtownbutler has been closed this afternoon as PSNI investigate a suspicious object in the nearby area.

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 17:00:00 +0000
Marble Arch Caves, Fermanagh:Christmas fun for all the family
‘Christmas at the Marble Arch Caves’ returns on December 3 and 4 from 11am to 3pm, with special festive events to suit all ages.

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 10:22:00 +0000
BMA NI Chair says healthcare in south west under huge pressure
The Chair of the British Medical Association’s (BMA) Northern Ireland Council has said the decision to temporarily suspend emergency general surgery at the South West Acute Hospital (SWAH) due to a lack of consultant general surgeons is the “resu...

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 09:36:00 +0000
Fermanagh women come together to fight threat to SWAH services
Women of Fermanagh including mothers, grandmothers and future mothers are coming together to campaign against the potential cuts to vital emergency surgery and consequently vital maternity services in the South West Acute Hospital (SWAH) in Enniskill...

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 16:38:50 +0000
Royal Mint reveals its 10 rarest 50p coins in circulation
The move to ‘new money’ pounds and pence, happened 51 years ago this month, with the anniversary on 15 February 2022.

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 11:34:29 +0000
Covid warning for UK shoppers as study reveals new risk
Covid studies carried out by the Food Standards Agency revealed a new risk in UK supermarkets for shoppers

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 16:42:00 +0000
Ring of Steel demonstrated community support for SWAH - Dylan
Hundreds of people from across Fermanagh braved the wet weather last Saturday to show their solidarity and support for the South West Acute Hospital (SWAH) with a 'Ring of Steel' around the hospital.

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 07:20:00 +0000
Walk-through Christmas tree in Enniskillen to be accessible at certain times
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 this week that the wooden fence currently surrounding the tree will be remo...



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