“SWAH’s a great place to work”


A DOCTOR who moved to Fermanagh a year ago has spoken of how happy he and his family are here, and is encouraging others to come to work at the SWAH. As recruitment issues persist at the Enniskillen hospital, with the Western Trust looking overseas for medical expertise, the Herald has spoken to one SWAH cardiologist who […]


Sadness at death of fundraising hero Jim


FERMANAGH has lost one of its community heroes with the sad passing of Jim Gamble. A familiar face in Enniskillen and around the county, the popular local window cleaner dedicated all of his free time over forty years to fundraising to help local people through the toughest periods in their lives. Along with his friend […]


Support for Ukrainian refugees in Bundoran sets example


HUNDREDS of Ukrainian refugees have settled just across the border in Bundoran, in stark contrast to the tiny numbers living in Fermanagh. According to the latest figures, 38,212 Ukrainians are being housed by the Irish government, with close to 4,000 being housed in the Donegal County Council region. Earlier this year, it was revealed that […]


Derrygonnelly panto show sold out for all three nights


DERRYGONNELLY panto tickets still available? It’s a case of “Oh no they’re not” as all three nights have been sold out. “The Two Sons”, written by the Rev Stephanie Woods of Inishmacsaint St Ninnidh, Church of Ireland, will take place at Derrygonnelly Orange Hall on November 17, 18 and 19. Starring the local parishioners themselves, tickets have […]


Air France disaster victim’s family search for closure


A LOCAL relative of one of the young doctors killed in the 2009 Air France plane disaster says the family only wants ‘closure’, no matter what the result of the current manslaughter trial in Paris may be. Belcoo native Fr Michael McGourty is an uncle of Eithne Walls from Ballygowan, Co Down. Eithne was one of three Irish […]


How to keep your beloved pets happy at Hallowe’en


THERE are sure to be plenty of ghoulish goings-on at Hallowe’en this weekend, but some petrified pooches may be the most frightened of all. Pets, particularly dogs, can get very agitated by the things that go bump in the night at this time of year. It’s the season when fireworks and bangers liven up the dark […]