Every GP practice at risk of collapsing


EVERY GP practice in Fermanagh is currently “vulnerable to a possible collapse”, with the dire situation facing local general practice only set to worsen in the months ahead. That is the stark message from Dr Paul Bradley, chairman of the South West GP Federation which represents doctors in the Fermanagh and Omagh area, who has warned urgent “action is needed now to […]

Baby boom at SWAH as mothers opt to travel to Enniskillen for births


AS CONCERNS persist over the staffing crisis as the SWAH’s neonatal unit, there is some good news at it is revealed birth rates at the hospital are soaring. With the hospital’s neonatal unit currently only providing an emergency and stabilisation service for sick and pre-term babies, with its specialist cot capacity reduced from six to […]

St Kevin’s launch new Eco project with tree planting


ST Kevin’s College, Lisnaskea, officially launched their Eco Project this month, as part of a pilot programme in conjunction with Fermanagh and Omagh District Council. With the help of Bio-Diversity and Environmental Officers from the council, St Kevin’s College recently planted the first of many trees. The pilot scheme has been developed by council officers and […]

‘Sky is the limit’ for Jude and The Three Way Inn


THE Three Way Inn, located on the Sligo Road, Enniskillen has held a special place in the hearts of local folk for a number of generations, and now the popular establishment will open its doors once again – only this time with Tyrone man Jude O’Donnell at the helm. With an aim to build on the success […]

Legal victory for terminally ill Derrylin woman 


A SOCIAL Security (Terminal Illness) Bill which was recently passed will improve the support that is provided to those who are terminally ill here in Fermanagh, by extending the current six-month criteria to 12 months. The ‘Herald previously reported that the Law Centre NI had brought a case forward on behalf of Derrylin woman, Lorraine […]