ALMOST five years after its GP surgery closed, the people of Roslea have been asking what progress is being made in the fight to return the service, in some capacity, to the village. There was much joy in recent weeks after it was revealed the long awaited and much needed new health centre for Lisnaskea […]
Lisnaskea community champion helps Housing Executive celebrate 50th
LISNASKEA woman won the Housing Executive’s Rural Community Champion Award 2020, is helping the social housing organisation celebrate its 50th year. The popular and much-loved Kathleen Breen is one of a number of contributors taking part in a series of special video interviews with tenants and organisations engaged in important work at grass-roots level. Kathleen, from […]
‘Major hole’ left following Monsoon closure
THE unexpected closure of Erneside’s popular ‘Monsoon’ clothes store has left local employees in a state of shock. The Herald can reveal that full-time and part-time staff members were only notified about the decision by management yesterday morning (Tuesday) with only four weeks notice until the long-standing fashion branch in Enniskillen is expected to shut-up-shop for good on February, […]
“Deep sadness” as former Bishop passes away
THE Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland, the Most Revd John McDowell, and the Bishop of Clogher, the Rt Revd Dr Ian Ellis, have issued the following statements on the death of the Rt Revd Brian Hannon, formerly Bishop of Clogher from 1986 to 2001, which took place this morning (Monday, 10th January) […]
St Michael’s do their bit for charity
ST Michael’s College has a strong reputation as a College for contributing and supporting people less fortunate and those in need in the local Fermanagh community. As part of its Christmas charitable contribution, the staff and students at St Michael’s raised money for local charity St Vincent de Paul, with all proceeds raised going towards the most […]
Does physical activity really improve your mental health?
Christmas, although it was one a lot different to its predecessors as a result of Covid-19 restrictions, gave people the opportunity to take time out, relax, recover and get ready for another busy year. One sports and fitness expert in the county, however, feels it is time that people get down to business and adopt […]
UK immigration plan could see border checks for workers
CONCERNS about the impact of Brexit on the border have not gone away, with the latest immigration plan by the UK once again firing up fears about the reintroduction of border checks. The latest cause for concern is the proposed Nationality and Borders Bill, which is currently being passed through the houses of the Westminster parliament. Described […]
Annie Nolan ‘had her own sense of independence’
“Annie had her own sense of independence, and that same sense of independence gifted her with a sense of self-confidence and a sense of freedom.”
Increase in the number of MOTs in Enniskillen
It appears the Enniskillen MOT Centre has been making efforts to increase the number of vehicles it tests each month.
Ryan embarks on marathon world challenge
“The benefit was that the tying in of the charitable aspect of it as well brought a whole new meaning to it for us.”