South East Fermanagh Foundation (SEFF) welcomed Veterans Commissioner Danny Kinahan to their Lisnaskea offices recently where The Commissioner met with a range of veterans to engage in dialogue around their needs and to hear their views around a range of issues. In a statement SEFF s Director of Services Kenny Donaldson said: The Veterans Commissioner met with circa 12 veterans and heard from them issues for which they require support. Amongst the issues discussed were; his presence at the Lambeth Talks, mental health provision, Community allotments, the role of Veterans champions within local Councils, legacy issues. We also heard from the Commissioner in respect of the remit of his role as well as his understanding of the way forward for his office.
Plans for a cross-community shared space initiative in Co Fermanagh have taken a step forward with a business case for the project now sitting with the Executive for approval.
POPULAR Fermanagh man Grant Weir continued his “Going for a walk, hi” fundraiser last week in Lisbellaw. On Sunday, Grant teamed up with members of Lisbellaw Veterans Group to work towards his goal of walking 26.2 miles before his 64th birthday, on January 8 next. The former solider began his walk in November on Remembrance Day. Lisbellaw is an important place for the family as Grant grew up in the village, and his family lived there when he was seriously injured in a bomb attack carried out by the Provisional IRA on July 17, 1979. The attack left the young Ulster Defence Regiment (UDR) solider severely mentally and physically injured, with the blast also claiming the life of Missionary Sylvia Crowe, as well as injuring two others.