SDLP councillor Paul Blake believes that the charges for hospital car parking at the South West Acute Hospital in Enniskillen are ‘shocking’. He describes the car parking charges as, ‘a tax on the vulnerable in society’. New figures have re-ignited the debate on hospital car parking charges. Mr Blake’s comments were made following the news […]
North could be in different time zone post-Brexit
THE IRISH government has written to our local Council to get its views on the EU’s proposal to end seasonal clock changes, given the potential impact such a change could have on Fermanagh. While some have dismissed the notion that Belcoo could end up in a different time zone as Blacklion post-Brexit or that there […]
Appeal after southern bus attacked in Enniskillen
APPEALS for information have been issued by the PSNI after a passenger window was smashed in a Bus Eireann bus on the Derrylin Road, Enniskillen. The incident happened on Saturday 29 December around 7.50pm. A spokesman for the PSNI said, “Police in Enniskillen are appealing for information about a Bus Eireann bus being damaged while […]
Man spent night hiding in attic from woman intruder
A MAN hid in his attic overnight after an Enniskillen woman came to his house, where she broke glass and a games console in the belief it belonged to someone else. Catherine Bermingham (51) of Lisgoole Park, Drumgallan, appeared at Enniskillen Magistrates Court on Monday where she pleaded guilty to two counts of criminal damage. […]
HOUSE FIRE CLAIMS LIFE OF ‘TRUE GENT’
THE FIRE Service are still investigating the cause of a tragic blaze at a house in Enniskillen which claimed the life on an edlery man over the Christmas holidays. Ben Donnelly (80) died as the result of a fire at his home in Enniskillen. At 11am on Christmas Eve the Fire Service were tasked […]
Cuilcagh drama latest incident for mountain rescue team
IT’S been a busy year for the North West Mountain Rescue Team in Fermanagh as they were involved in 17 incidents locally. North West Mountain Rescue Team (NWMRT) who are based at Florencecourt provide a search and rescue service to anyone in need in mountainous, remote or hostile environments in the county and the surrounding […]
Now Dylan hits the road to get politicians back to work
THE man behind this summer’s campaign to put pressure on our politicians to go back to work is back in action and is walking to Stormont. On January 5th Enniskillen dance instructor Dylan Quinn will embark on a walk from Enniskillen to Parliament buildings in Belfast. So what has spurred on Dylan Quinn’s most recent […]
New judge likes nothing more than time spent back home
GARRISON native, Steven Keown has recently been appointed as a District Judge. Mr Keown was sworn into office on 19 December 2018 before Sir Declan Morgan, the Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland. Speaking to the Hearld Mr Keown said he was ‘absolutely honoured’ by the appointment. “After a lengthy and rigorous application process, I […]
Primary has pupils from right across the globe!
MOST CHILDREN across Fermanagh would have been appalled at the idea of Santa not visiting last week, but the pupils at the Holy Trinity Primary School know the festive season can be celebrated very differently in some homes in the community. Many families from across the world have made their home in Fermanagh over the […]
SDLP man plays down reports of Fianna Fail merger
THE SDLP still has important work to do in the North and any merger with Fianna Fail should not jeopardise that mission. That was the message from a local SDLP representative after it emerged yesterday (Tuesday) the party were at an advance stage of negotiations regarding a “phased integration” with Fianna Fail. According to the […]