A RANGE of sustained actions are needed to drive down the North’s Covid-19 infection rate, Health Minister Robin Swann has emphasised. Welcoming the Executive’s decision to introduce Covid certification for hospitality settings, the Minister said, “Certification must be seen as one piece in a jigsaw of required measures. Other measures include significantly increased use of […]
Net Ministry team brings faith and joy to the people
WHILE the outbreak of Covid-19 continues to have a great impact on us all, the arrival of the NET Ministry Team here in Fermanagh has certainly given locals young and old across the Parish of Aghalurcher something extra to smile about during a time when it is needed most. NET stands for National Evangelisation Teams and the […]
Bumpy road ahead as contracting issues could delay local resurfacing
FERMANAGH motorists could be in for a bumpy road ahead after it emerged contracting issues at the Roads Service may delay local resurfacing projects until next April. Cllr Sheamus Greene was part of a small group of Erne East councillors to meet with officials from the Department of Infrastructure (DfI) Roads Service last Thursday for a discussion on […]
Concern over reduction of occupied beds
THERE is growing concern over the reduction of occupied beds at the SWAH, particularly in surgical and maternity services. Figures seen by the ‘Herald have revealed the number of occupied beds at the Enniskillen hospital fell from 70,424 in 2018 to 60,802 in 2020. While Covid restrictions may understandably account for some of that reduction, a breakdown […]
Community heartbroken following tragic death of gentleman Seamie
THE village of Donagh stands in a state of shock following the sudden death of a true gentleman who was known to many as a popular and highly respected character throughout the county of Fermanagh. Seamus (Seamie) Gleeson of Kilturk North, Donagh who owned the well-known ‘Gleeson Contracts Ltd’ died suddenly at his home on Monday. St Patricks GFC who […]
Give blood and save a life says expert!
“Blood transfusion literally saves lives and there are many examples of people who are walking around today who wouldn’t be only for this service.”
Google grants the Quinn family ‘right to be forgotten’
Mr Quinn and his family have successfully applied to have dozens of articles removed from Google search results.
Enniskillen post office to open tomorrow at Erneside
The town centre has been left without a post office since the end of August.
Forster brought smiles to many
Mr Richardson passed away at the South West Acute Hospital in Enniskillen following a short illness.