Curtain up for Fermanagh Musical Theatre with murder mystery musical. IT’S LIGHTS, camera, action at last for the cast and crew of Fermanagh Musical Theatre’s upcoming production of ‘Curtains’ the murder mystery musical. After what has been a challenging and unprecedented time for the arts industry, talented performers from across the county are ready to […]
Teenager who threatened to ‘bite’ ear off hospital staff given prison sentence
A MAN who threatened to “bite” the ear off a member of staff at SWAH after police found him lying on the road has been sentenced to prison. Appearing at Enniskillen Magistrates Court on Monday via videolink from Hydebank Prison, Daniel Rodger (19) of Garden Mews, Cookstown, was convicted of two counts of assault on […]
All smiles… Legion opens doors to the public again
THE ROYAL British Legion, Enniskillen has opened its doors to the community once again, only this time with a change of scenery for locals to enjoy. The local branch which recently applied and won a grant from the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust of nearly £30,000, used the money to refurbish seating in the lounge […]
Euro Auctions bought by Canadian company who inspired brothers
EURO AUCTIONS of Dromore has just sold for $1.1 billion (£790 m sterling). Founded by Derek Keys and his brothers in the County Tyrone village in 1998, Euro Auctions conducts unreserved auctions of industrial plant, construction equipment and agricultural machinery across the globe. The transaction has been approved by the Board of Directors of […]
Belleek and Garrison residents dealing with effects of flooding
FLOODING continues to be a problem in Belleek, while residents and businesses in Garrison are still cleaning up their properties following floods likened to “the river running down the street”. Videos of the torrential rain and its effect on the villages have been posted online showing the extent of the flooding and the panicked reaction […]
Fermanagh businesses forced to close as staff self-isolate
COVID cases continue to climb as businesses across the county have been forced to close or partially shut over the last week due to staff having to isolate. Molly’s Bar Irvinestown, The Kissin’ Crust coffee shop Lisnaskea, FOLK Expresso & Boulangerie and The Firehouse bar and grill in Enniskillen are just some of the […]
Appeal to find Fermanagh man unlawfully at large
Police are appealing for information to assist in locating 25 year old Mark Sheridan, who is currently unlawfully at large. Sheridan, who was serving a sentence of 2 years and 2 months for Assault Occasioning Actual Bodily Harm was released on licence from prison on 19 May 2021. He has since breached the conditions of […]
Lee wins first battle in fight for vaccine priority
AN ENNISKILLEN man with a rare genetic disorder has won High Court permission to challenge the Department of Health and the Western Trust over their prioritisation of the vaccination programme. In January this year, the Herald reported how Lee Martin resorted to legal action in an attempt to be fast-tracked for a Covid-19 vaccine. His […]
Western Trust to run Dedicated Vaccination Clinics for Pregnant Women
First dose clinic will be open at the Lakeland Forum on August 24th from 1pm – 4pm, while the second dose will be available on October 19 at the SWAH. The Western Health and Social Care Trust (Western Trust) has announced it is to set up special arrangements to accommodate pregnant women and those who have […]
‘I have been made feel like family’
OVER the past 18 months our local health workers have been going above and beyond in their roles caring for the community, among them many for whom Fermanagh is their adopted home. In recent years international recruitment of medical staff has been a challenge at SWAH, but the tide has begun to turn, with the […]