A FERMANAGH patient and family have spoken out about worrying gaps in the local health system, and their concerns for surgical patients who present to the SWAH, after his experience of having to travel to Altnagelvin for an emergency operation. Eamon McCaffrey, who is in his 80s, was speaking along with his family after recently spending almost […]
Enniskillen singer Garrity visits local nursing homes
ENNISKILLEN singer John Garrity has said he wants to ‘give something back’ to the local community and he has committed to entertaining residents in nursing and care homes with his dulcet tones. The ‘Belfast Busker’ recently took to social media and said he wanted to perform in some care homes in the North and he […]
‘Enough is Enough’ says Enniskillen teacher
Teachers were amongst those striking on Thursday in Enniskillen when they left their classrooms to fight for better pay. The senior vice president for NASUWT the teachers union Sally Rees spoke about why she was out on the picket line. “I’ve been teaching for 28 years and in that time what we have seen is […]
Quinn’s book sells over 20,000 copies
THREE months after it was published, Seán Quinn’s memoir continues to fly off the shelves in bookshops around Ireland. Published by Red Stripe Press in October 2022, ‘Seán Quinn: In My Own Words’ has been in hot demand and continues to sell copies on a weekly basis in stores throughout the island. The Herald understands […]
Enniskillen man ‘sank teeth’ into officer’s thigh
AN ENNISKILLEN man who “sank his teeth” into a police officer’s thigh narrowly missing his groin has been jailed. Blaine Duffy from Drumbawn Close committed the offence on May 16, 2022, when an ambulance crew requested police assistance in dealing with him due to his aggression. On arrival at the Sycamore Drive area of Enniskillen at 9.15pm on the […]
Iconic Golden Arrow restaurant to close
ONE of Fermanagh’s most iconic fish and chips shops is set to use its deep fat dryer for the final time. The Golden Arrow at Townhall Street in Enniskillen will serve its last fish supper on Saturday, February 10. Owned by the Italian Lucchesi family, the restaurant holds a special place in the hearts of many people in the county town. Silvano Lucchesi was born […]
Shock and sadness at sudden death of Kevin McGovern
THE Derrygonnelly community was left shocked and saddened following the death of one of its much loved residents Kevin McGovern. Mr McGovern, formerly of Doagh, passed away suddenly on Sunday, January 21, aged just 49. Born to parents Vera and the late Sean, Mr McGovern was a devoted family man. He was a brother to […]
Presidential peace award for Fr Gabriel
FERMANAGH missionary priest, Fr Gabriel Dolan, has been recognised by President Michael D Higgins for his work in the area of peace, reconciliation, and development. Originally from Cashel, Fr Dolan has dedicated his life to communities in Kenya for over four decades, fighting first for voters rights, then expanding the cause to include land rights and the battle […]
Conor McGregor ‘looking at’ Slieve Russell Hotel
THE Slieve Russell Hotel in Ballyconnell is expected to go on the market in the next number of weeks and it’s attracting the attention of former UFC champion Conor McGregor. In a video which has been shared wide and far on social media, former Ultimate Fighting Championship title holder Conor McGregor said he had been […]
‘Bullying and blackmail won’t work’ says Foster
FORMER First Minister Arlene Foster has maintained that another way forward is needed than ‘bullying and blackmail’ tactics by the UK Government. Speaking in the House of Lords, the ex-DUP leader was referring to Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris who has offered Northern Ireland parties a £3.3 billion deal to stabilise finances in the region, including £600 million to settle […]