OBESITY related deaths have almost doubled in the past eight years according to recently published government statistics. A total of sixty-four deaths were caused by obesity in 2016, just shy of a 50% increase since 2008. Over a quarter of adults in the North are now classed as obese and this has a significant impact […]
Natasha death accused case is adjourned
THE case against a man accused of unlawfully killing Natasha Carruthers and causing grevious bodily injury to two others has been adjourned for a week. Padraig Toher (28) of Port, Bawnboy, Ballyconnell in Cavan appeared at Enniskillen Magistrates Court via video link from Maghaberry accused of ten charges relating to a fatal collision on the […]
Church worries over hard border
CATHOLIC clergy along the Fermanagh border, where parishes span county boundaries, are getting worried about the impact Brexit will have on parochial life. Fr John Chester, Parish Priest in Roslea and Mgr Richard Morgan, Parish Priest in Clones and former prior at Lough Derg, have both expressed their fears for what the UK’s departure from […]
Delays as main border road closed for urgent repair
FERMANAGH motorists are facing a tough month ahead with diversions and delays expected due to improvement works on two busy local roads. The main Lisnaskea to Cavan road has been closed at Wattlebridge since Monday this week for much-needed improvement works. The road between Derrylin and Kinawley has also been closed at Stragowna for resurfacing […]
No shortage of flu vaccine, patients told
THERE is no shortage of the flu vaccine this year, health officials have insisted, and anyone who needs to get it should contact their local surgery. There have been reports in recent days the vaccine was in short supply in the Fermanagh area. However, the Health and Social Care Board have said there is no […]
Quinn set to cement future with acquisition of limestone deposit
A LIMESTONE deposit near Fivemiletown is the latest acquisition for Quinn Industrial Holdings (QIH) and the company says the move will ensure raw materials for cement production will be secured ‘ for a generation’. Yesterday (Tuesday) the company confirmed that they had acquired a substantial limestone deposit from Acheson & Glover. The company had been […]
SANTA CAUGHT UP IN POPPY DAY STORM
PLANS for Santa to appear at Erneside have had to be shelved because of social media complaints that his arrival clashes with Remembrance Day in Enniskillen. Fr Christmas and his reindeers were due to arrive at the centre this Sunday, however when this was announced at the weekend it was branded as “disgraceful” and “totally […]
Upsurge in thefts and break-ins on both sides of border
WITH a spate of incidents on both sides of the Fermanagh border in recent weeks there have been calls for more to be done to tackle rural crime. Since mid-October there have been a number of crimes in west Cavan, Leitrim, and here in Fermanagh. Quads bikes, lawnmowers, and other agricultural equipment have been stolen […]
Herald readers come out in support of refugees
THE FERMANAGH community has come out in force to say it welcomes the Syrian refugee families who are to make their home here. Five families are to be settled in Enniskillen as part of a special government programme to help vulnerable families fleeing the brutal war in Syria. Last week the Herald reported on how […]
Fears for future of cross-border buses
FERMANAGH people could be in for major disruption post-Brexit, with fears now growing for the future of cross-border bus travel, including the busy number 30 Dublin route. Bus Eireann has told the Herald any hardening of the border as a result of Brexit could mean a delay in services which would force them to “review” […]