Fresh fears for Brexit border


PLANS by the Westminster government to plough ahead with plans to introduce a visa system for non-Irish nationals, which it is looking likely will see checks on the Fermanagh border. While in Stormont all focus is on the Brexit Protocol, which was agreed between the UK and EU in order to keep the border fluid […]

New Year message from UFU president David Brown


THIS YEAR Florencecourt native David Brown took over as president of the Ulster Farmers’ Union. It was a challenging year for local farmers, between the costs crisis, the ongoing political stalemate at Stormont, and issues over the Brexit Protocol. Below, in his New Year’s message, Mr Brown shares his hopes for 2023. “We have marked the […]

Farmers’ concern over impact of draft ammonia strategy


THERE are concerns over the practical and financial impact DAERA’s new draft ammonia strategy will have on Fermanagh farmers. Last week the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) launched a consultation on the long-awaited strategy, which is aimed at reducing ammonia emissions, which have an adverse affect on the environment and public health. Director of […]

Review is hampering efforts to save SWAH surgery


DESPITE previously denying they played a direct role in the collapse of SWAH emergency general surgery, the Western Trust has now confirmed the Department’s of Health’s new surgery standards are making it extremely difficult to save and sustain the life-saving service in Enniskillen. As reported by the Herald back in November, the Review of General […]

Safety fears as busy road begins to crumble


THERE are safety concerns over the state of a very busy local road which has begun to crumble away at one side, leaving a sheer drop, as a result of drivers attempting to avoid potholes. Cllr Sheamus Greene last week shared a shocking video of the Knocks Road in Lisnaskea, which showed the danger facing […]

Concern over doctors leaving SWAH


THERE is concern over reports doctors are leaving the South West Acute Hospital as a result of the ongoing issues over emergency general surgery, including working practices at the hospital. Local campaign group Save Our Acute Services (SOAS) has told the Herald it is aware of several consultants who have left the hospital since the threat to […]

‘Desperately disappointing’ after Rangers crash out


Rosario YC II 1 Enniskillen Rangers 0 Four-time Irish Junior Cup winners Enniskillen Rangers crashed out of this year’s competition in the fourth round after defeat in South Belfast on Saturday. A goal early in the second half from the impressive Joe McFlynn put the Ormeau Road club into round five as Rangers did everything […]

Fermanagh passengers’ traumatic bus journey to Belfast


A FERMANAGH couple have raised health concerns over the conditions on the Enniskillen to Belfast bus route, after a “traumatic” pre-Christmas journey during which they endured “suffocating” heat. The couple also called for simple steps to be taken to improve the lacking public transport provision in the county, particularly in light of local patients now […]

Daughter of Enniskillen bombing victim slams Sinn Féin


THE daughter of a nurse killed in the Enniskillen bombing in 1987 has accused Sinn Féin of “nauseating double-standards”. Aileen Quinton was commenting following Sinn Fein’s leader in the North, Michelle O’Neill’s organising of a vigil last week for Natalie McNally who was murdered in Lurgan. Quinton insisted that O’Neill and Sinn Féin had shown […]