THE FIRST diggers have moved in to prepare the way for the long-awaited Enniskillen Bypass. While full funding has yet to be confirmed to allow full construction to begin, advanced works got underway on the Enniskillen Southern Bypass scheme at the end of January. This includes site clearance, fencing, and electrical work. Having announced the decision […]
Community calling for action on Boho flooding
THE PEOPLE of Boho have called on the Minister for Infrastructure to take urgent action to tackle flooding in the area. Local MLA Jemma Dolan recently presented a petition with the signatures of hundreds of local people to Minister Nichola Mallon calling for something to be done to address the perennial problem, which has been causing […]
‘Citizen’ Liam has an audience with Man City star Sterling!
LIAM Killen from Lisnaskea was treated to a special surprise when he was afforded an audience with Manchester City football star Raheem Sterling, albeit through the laptop screen! Liam is a devout Manchester City supporter now,but he had divided loyalties with another football giant as a youngster. “I’ve supported Man City for about 13 years […]
Neonatal unit at SWAH ‘acutely under threat’
FEARS are growing over the fate of neonatal services at the South West Acute Hospital (SWAH) as councillors claim the current staffing pressures could be used as a pretext to axe the unit. The issue was discussed at Tuesday’s meeting of Fermanagh and Omagh Council, in which members were responding to correspondence from the Western […]
‘Working together is at the heart of everything we do’ – CAMHS
HE Western Trust’s Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) has said that the Covid-19 pandemic presented new challenges for children and young people across the area. While the Western Trust service currently has 540 young people on its waiting list, referral demand continues to outstrip CAMHS capacity and the team has continued to see […]
Cautious optimism urged over Covid restrictions
THERE is “cautious optimism” regarding the future of Covid-19 in the community, but we all must still do all we can to limit the spread of the virus. That was the message from the Western Trust at the February meeting of is board of directors in which the current post-surge situation, where Covid patient numbers are […]
Sadness following death of ‘interesting character’ and talented musician
THE Fermanagh community and wider music circle was left saddened by the sudden passing of Joey Gilheaney, formally of Drumcannon, Swanlinbar, aged 76 years.. Joey Gilheaney was a talented musician who rose to prominence as he was a part of the hit showband, Joe Dolan and The Drifters. From a young age, Mr Gilheaney had […]
Foul play – dog owners urged to clean up mess
FERMANAGH dog owners have been urged to clean up after their pets, particularly when visiting local cemeteries where fouling is on the increase. The Council made the appeal last week after a surge in reports of the stinky problem at cemeteries in the local area. “We have been made aware that there has been a significant increase […]
Trust warning neonatal situation is ‘going to get worse’ in coming months
THE CRISIS situation at the SWAH neonatal unit is only going to get worse in the coming months, according to the head of the Western Trust. As reported by the Herald in recent weeks, the number of beds at the SWAH’s neonatal unit was cut from six specialist cots to two before Christmas. This has meant the […]
Investigation over animal welfare concerns at local farm
AN INVESTIGATION has been launched into serious animal welfare concerns at a Fermanagh farm. Due to the ongoing official investigation, the Herald cannot reveal where in the county the farm is located, however this paper has been contacted by a number of local residents from the area with concerns about the conditions animals have been subjected to on site. The farm […]