Fermanagh health sector workers could be taking to picket lines in the new year if something isn’t done to improve their working conditions.
Annual Graan car draw launched
Taking place at the Killyhevlin Hotel on November 23rd, this year’s dinner dance features country singer Johnny Brady a
Probation order for woman who stole make-up bag in pub
The defendant is now abstaining from alcohol and she has engaged in a ten week Prince’s Trust programme.
Current GP situation “unsustainable”
THERE have been renewed calls for health chiefs to meet with local representatives over ongoing issues of GP cover in the county, following the recent chaos in Lisnaskea. The town’s Maple Health Centre was already under pressure even before it saw its patient load significantly increase with GP retirements and the closure of other surgeries […]
Longer library hours boon for local people
INTERNET accessibility has long been an issue for those living in rural Fermanagh and it’s patchy coverage is an ongoing cause of frustration for many. In a bid to tackle the problem Libraries NI have launched a pilot scheme giving those living in rural Fermanagh the opportunity to access Wi-Fi and computer facilities out of […]
Another arson attack at home of Quinn manager
Company urges authorities to prioritise investigation, with no arrests made to date.
‘Disastrous’ Lisnaskea driver is back in court
A LISNASKEA man with a ‘disastrous record’ has been sentenced for committing numerous driving offences. Nathan Phair (22) of Castlebalfour Park Lisnaskea appeared at Enniskillen Magistrates court on Monday facing charges of theft of vehicle, dangerous driving, driving when unfit through Drink/Drugs, possessing Class B Controlled Drug, no driving licence and using a motor vehicle […]
Long treks for hospital visits linked to staff shortage
AT a time when SWAH is struggling to attract nursing staff, it has been revelaed that the cost of attracting overseas nurses to the North is ‘ballooning’ as recruiting firms received £750,000 to fill nursing vacancies. And a local health service campaigner has claimed that the growing number of Fermanagh people having to travel to […]