Enniskillen eatery set to close


IT’S been a bad week for hospitality in Enniskillen, as the owners of two popular eateries announced they are to step away from the businesses. Big Foot Spuds and Taco the Town, two locally run small businesses, both shared their decision at the start of the week. In a statement posted on their social media, […]


Euro Auctions acquires new Canadian business


THE founder of Dromore-based Euro Auctions said the acquisition of its fourth Canadian business, which was completed recently, will help them with their “access to global buyers”. Euro Auctions, based on the Omagh Road, confirmed the acquisition of auction company Associated Auto Auction and its specialist Coast2Coast collector car brand in a major move. The […]


Two restaurants set for change in Enniskillen
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IT’S been a bad week for hospitality in Enniskillen, as the owners of two popular eateries announced they are to step away from the businesses. Big Foot Spuds and Taco the Town, two locally run small businesses, both shared their decision at the start of the week. In a statement posted on their social media, […]


Western Trust respond to consultation timing concern
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The Western Trust has respond to criticism about the timing and handling of the public consultation regarding the permanent removal of  Emergency General Surgery at the South West Acute Hospital. The ‘Herald previously reported today that campaign group SOAS had called for the Trust to reconsider the timing of the consultation. In response, the Western […]


Fermanagh restricted driver disqualified for speeding
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A LOCAL driver was clocked at travelling at 81mph in Maguiresbridge just six months after he passed his driving test. Luke Kavanagh (20), from Golan Road in Newtownbutler, appeared at Enniskillen Magistrates Court where he was charged with exceeding the 45mph speed limit. District judge, Alana McSorley, disqualified Kavanagh for driving from two weeks. To read more […]


Consultation launched on future of EGS at SWAH


THE WESTERN Trust has officially launched the consultation on the permanent removal of emergency general surgery (EGS) from the South West Acute Hospital (SWAH). The Trust announced a public consultation on the proposal to accommodate all EGS services at Altnagelvin Hospital, at its July board meeting last Thursday, with it going live today (Tuesday). The […]


SWAH consultation sparks public concern
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THE announcement of a consultation on the removal of emergency general surgery at the SWAH has been met with deep concern among the local public. Following the news last Thursday, many took to social media to have their say on the plans and on the future of healthcare in the area. Some branded the move to remove the vital servies an “absolute […]


Today’s death notices for Co Fermanagh


BOLES nee Storey – 6th July 2025 (peacefully) at the South West Acute Hospital, Enniskillen and late of Lough Yoan Road, Killyhevlin, Enniskillen. Violet Maud, beloved wife of Robert (Bob), dearly loved mother of Kenny and the late Wendy, devoted grandmother of Nathan, Keely-Ann, Kalem, Kelzey, Kasmira, Kyran and the late Kiefer. House strictly private […]