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Family pays tribute to 'loving' Alex (31) who was simply 'one in a million'
THE late father-of-one Alex Wilson (31) was determined by nature. Diagnosed with brain cancer in June, 2018, he determinedly fought his illness to marry the love his life, Jade, four months later. In November, 2020, when he was given just days
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What sort of damage are we doing to a whole generation?
One of the most joyful noises I’ve heard for a while was the sound of my wee grand-daughter Eva giggling as we played in the heavy snow on Saturday afternoon. I posted a photo on Facebook of her, me and an odd-shaped snowman, and judging by the
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Police appeal for information on man who is 'unlawfully at large'
Police are appealing for information to establish the whereabouts of 26 year old James Taggart, who is currently unlawfully at large after his licence was revoked. A PSNI spokeswoman stated: "James is described as 5’7”, slim build (around 63.5
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Local schools partner with National Trust to foster good health and wellbeing
Four local schools have partnered with the National Trust in Fermanagh as a way of supporting the physical, mental and emotional health and wellbeing of pupils, staff and families as a result of Covid-19. The programme, which began in January,
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Fermanagh and Omagh: Where and how increase in rates will be spent
Fermanagh and Omagh District Council has released more detail on how the increase in rates will be spent in this area in the 2021/22 financial year. On Thursday night, the Council voted to increase the rates on domestic and non domestic properties
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All carers can now book a vaccine at a trust centre
If you are the main carer of someone who is elderly or disabled and you are 18 or over you can now book a vaccination online at one of the seven trust centres. This week the Department of Health announced carers within certain age ranges can book
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Covid-19 rates continue to drop in Fermanagh and Omagh Council area
There were 13 positive cases of Covid-19 in the Fermanagh and Omagh District Council area in the last 24 hours. It was lowest number of cases of any of the 11 council areas and brings the total to 5,503. Fermanagh and Omagh continues to have
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Glowing tributes as Margaret McManus is laid to rest in Cashel
A 97-YEAR-OLD who defeated Covid-19 before Christmas has been laid to rest in her beloved Cashel. Margaret McManus (nee Keown) died of natural causes on Monday, February 8. Her nephew, Patsy Keown, paid tribute to his aunt who he described as “the
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Vaccination programme expanded to carers (50-64) and those with underlying health conditions
The Covid-19 vaccination programme has been expanded to now include unpaid carers aged 50 to 64 and an increase to the list of people highlighted with underlying health conditions. The vaccine rollout is being delivered by the Western Health and
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Western Trust teams up with school to celebrate Covid-19 heroes
AS THE first year anniversary of the start of the Covid-19 pandemic locally approaches, the Western Health and Social Care Trust (Western Trust) has expressed its delight at aligning with a Fermanagh school to help celebrate the contribution of the
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Fermanagh and Omagh Council votes to increase domestic rates
Fermanagh and Omagh District Council has overwhelmingly voted in favour of a rates increase of 1.37 per cent for the 2021/22 year for the domestic rate, as recommended by officials. The striking of the 1.37 per cent increase in the District Rate
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Holly focused on earning her selection
It IS going to be a busy period for rower Holly Nixon with European Championship and Olympic Games selection on the agenda for the Enniskillen woman. Nixon had secured selection for the Olympics last year before it was postponed due to the ongoing
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Gilroy ratified as Erne Minor Manager
AIDAN Gilroy has been ratified as the Fermanagh Minor (U-17) Manager for the forthcoming season, with the Ederney man taking over the reins from Maurice McLaughlin, who has moved up to the U-20 position. Gilroy has been involved with a number of
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Plans for Women’s U-17 section at this year’s Super Cup NI
Fermanagh Super Cup chairman Scott Robinson has revealed that he hopes that a Fermanagh Girls U-17 team will compete at this year’s competition, if it gets the go-ahead. Plans are already under way for this Summer’s world-renowned tournament –
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Council boost for Fermanagh food initiative
RURAL Housing Association has been awarded funding through Fermanagh and Omagh District Council for its Covid-19 Food Support initiative, which has been running across the Council area over the Winter months. The initiative focuses on the provision
