Fr Brian D’Arcy’s cross community work has been recognised with an honour in the Queen’s birthday honours list. Formerly of the Graan just outside Enniskillen, the popular priest and broadcaster will receive the Order of the British Empire for his services to cross community relations. Fr Brian now resides at Tobar Mhuire retreat centre in […]
Campaign to save St Mary’s continues to gain momentum
The campaign to save St Mary’s High School, Brollagh continues to gain momentum. A public meeting held in the Gillaroo Centre, Garrison last Thursday saw scores of locals turn out to lend their support to organisers, the parent council, which is opposing proposals to close St Mary’s as early as 31 August 2020. Following the […]
Enniskillen workers fear for jobs after BT cut centres
Employees at BT’s Enniskillen office fear for their jobs after the company announced plans to close 270 offices. BT Enniskillen Contact Centre on Broadmeadow Place is one of the biggest employers in the county with around 330 people employed. Last week, BT announced that more than 300 office locations across the UK will be consolidated […]
Public urged to fight for the SWAH stroke unit
PEOPLE have been urged to come out in force once again to defend SWAH’s stroke unit. The Department of Health has announced a public meeting on proposals to ‘reshape’ stroke services across the North which will be held at the Killyhevlin Hotel, Enniskillen on June 19 at 7pm. The consultation includes six options with four […]
Work finally starts on ‘dangerous’ main road
For several years locals have been campaigning for improvements to the main Enniskillen to Derrylin Road. In 2017 the Herald reported that residents had called for the improvements to be prioritised with the road, which is one of the busiest in the county likened to a “third world carriageway”. This week work started on the […]
Curtain comes down on Fermanagh’s championship
Fermanagh finished down to 12 men as Monaghan booked their place in the second round of the qualifiers.
Garrity plays cards close to chest ahead of rematch
“This game will be completely different from the league final” admits Fermanagh manager Johnny Garrity as he prepares his side for an Ulster semi-final clash with Antrim at Armagh on Sunday. It’s just over a month since the sides met in Clones, Garrity’s side sealing the Division 4 league title in a thrilling contest. The […]
Erne men will have to do it the hard way
All-Ireland SFC Qualifiers Round 1 Monaghan v Fermanagh Sunday, 1.45pm, St Tiernach’s Park, Clones Ref: Maurice Deegan (Laois) Tough times for the Fermanagh team. As one of the last teams out in championship action, their defeat to Donegal means they have little time to lick their wounds before turning their focus on the qualifiers. […]
Use it or lose it: fears for future of meals on wheels
Elderly and vulnerable people have been urged to sign up for the meals on wheels service provided by South West Acute Hospital with fears that the service could be lost. These meals are hot, nutritious and provided for those who meet the criteria led down by the Department of Health but recently the numbers of […]