Fourteen tractors are set to go up for action later this month after a Fermanagh agricultural company announced its plans for a ‘business restructure’. Mid Ulster Auctions recently confirmed it had been appointed to host a machinery clearance auction on behalf of JN Contracts, which is located on the Moynaghan North Road in Irvinestown. According […]
Qualified nurses ‘prevented’ from working at SWAH
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A nurse has raised concerns that qualified staff willing to work at South West Acute Hospital (SWAH) during winter pressures are being prevented from doing so due to Trust decisions around training. Speaking anonymously to the Herald, the nurse explained that she left the Trust last year to take up a full-time nursing role elsewhere, […]
Thousands unite in Be The Change campaign
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Fermanagh and Omagh District Council Be The Change bauble campaign has officially concluded, marking the end of a community-wide initiative aimed at challenging violence against women and girls. The campaign saw thousands of individuals, organisations and businesses across the district take part, each contributing a decorated bauble symbolising a commitment to ending gender-based violence. Council […]
Free genetic screening to launch in Irvinestown
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Free genetic screening for haemochromatosis, the North of Ireland’s most common inherited condition, will be offered to households in Irvinestown from January 2026. The service, which usually costs £129, has been enabled by Hagan Homes and other donors and will support those affected by iron overload. From January 2026, the charity Haemochromatosis UK will offer […]
Sands’ memories recalled in national collection
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A number of letters and writings from the late Bobby Sands, the former MP for Fermanagh and South Tyrone, have gone on public display across Ireland. Award-winning journalist, Holly Lennon, has completed a major digital collection ‘Long Kesh Style’, which was recently named as winner of the Digital Repository of Ireland (DRI) Community Archive Scheme. The […]
Several expensive items stolen during Kesh burglary
POLICE in Fermanagh are investigating a burglary that occurred in the Manoo Road area of Kesh. The burglary occurred between between 4pm on Friday, January 9 and 5pm the following day. A Honda quad, Honda generator, and an electric power washer were stolen. A PSNI spokesperson said: “If you noticed any suspicious vehicles or persons […]
Nathan Carter signs major record deal
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COUNTRY star Nathan Carter has said he’s ‘very excited’ after confirming he has agreed a major new record deal. The Liverpudlian, who has set up home in Fermanagh, has been teasing that he’s working on new music, spending time collaborating with world-renowned producer, Guy Chambers. Nathan has now confirmed that he’s going to be releasing […]
Concern as energy prices increasing
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MANY residents in Fermanagh are struggling to heat their homes, as concern grows over the rise in energy bills. Ofgen, the energy regulator, recently reported that energy bills have increased by an annual £3 per household for families who use electricity and gas to heat their homes and properties. Earlier this year, the energy regulator confirmed […]
Major support for defibrillator group
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A COMMUNITY group in Derrygonnelly said they were “delighted” after they received a significant £14,000 grant to renew existing defibrillators and cabinets in the area. The Sillees Defibrillator Support Group confirmed they had been awarded £14,000 through the National Lottery Community Fund, with the proceeds set to go towards providing potentially life-saving equipment. “We’re delighted […]
PSNI alarm at drink and drug driving levels
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POLICE have expressed serious concern at the level of drink and drug driving detected locally over the Christmas period, following a number of alarming cases. In one incident, a woman in Enniskillen was stopped after being reported by members of the public and returned a roadside breath test reading of micrograms of alcohol per 100ml […]