AS an award winning writer of short stories, poetry and screenplays, there is very little that Fermanagh-based talent, Teresa Godfrey has not achieved over the last 20 years of her writing journey. Among her most recent accolades stands her critically acclaimed book of over 40 poems, ‘This, Also, Is Mercy’. This compelling read features a […]
Melissa offers a helping hand to those on the road to recovery
RETURNING to work after a period of poor mental health can be a daunting task for anyone. Thankfully here in Fermanagh, when low self-esteem and a fear of what others may think stops you from facing the world, services like ‘AMH New Horizons’ and people like Melissa Harpur are here to show you that anything […]
Clarke’s Quarry resurfaces bridge that they initially built almost 70 years ago
CLARKE’S Quarry in Lisnaskea, have taken a trip down memory lane after work was recently carried out to resurface the ‘Ramparts Bridge’ in Enniskillen, which was built by members of the Clarke family in the 1950s. The local bridge which was constructed by the P. Clarke and Sons Ltd. almost 70 years ago has carried […]
Two injured in morning crash outside Lisnaskea
A number of emergency vehicles attended the scene of this morning’s crash.
Need for new traffic lights in Enniskillen questioned
QUESTIONS have been raised over the need for a new lighted pedestrian crossing in Enniskillen. The new ‘puffin’ crossing at the junction of Queen Elizabeth Road and and Belmore Street, at what is known as ‘the ramp’, was put into operation last week. It replaces a traditional non-lighted ‘zebra’ crossing which had been in place at […]
UN recognition for Erne Campus ahead of COP26 talk
The elite recognition comes ahead of a keynote talk at the global climate summit next week.
Give blood and save a life!
THE Northern Ireland Blood Transfusion Service is responsible for the collection, testing and distribution of over 55,000 blood donations each year. The Service operates three mobile units at nearly 180 locations throughout the province. Today, the Herald spoke with Karin Jackson, Chief Executive of the NI Blood Transfusion Service about the importance of blood donation […]
Demand for Out of Hours GP soars over past month
The HSC was responding to problems at the weekend when local patients encountered difficulties accessing the service.
Claire embarks on new job in Belcoo shop!
AS the saying goes, there is always life without limits and you should never let the things that you can’t do, stop you from doing the things that you can do. For Blacklion native, Claire, there is no truer statement. Clarie, a student on the ‘Access’ programme at the National Learning Network, Manorhamilton, has secured […]
Police are continuing to urge the public to be on their guard against a recent wave of scams
THE scams involve a text or WhatsApp from a person claiming to be a family member, and have the common aim of encouraging the recipient to transfer money. The renewed warning comes after numerous reports were received in recent days from victim’s right across the province. Superintendent Gerard Pollock said: “We have noted an increase […]