BARELY more than half of Fermanagh patients are beginning their cancer treatment within two months of being given an urgent referral by their GP. Meanwhile, the number of suspected breast cancer patients within the Western trust who were seen within 14 days of a referral has plummeted over the past year, according to the latest […]
Jenny’s turning out delectable handmade fudge treats
I don’t just want to sell fudge, I want my fudge to be gifted and I want to give people an experience.”
Life of Barney Curley to be brought to life on TV
Enthusiasts want to tell the tale of Irvinestown man who took the racing world by storm
Mobile roaming charges back because of Brexit
The charges will not apply to crossing the local border, for now.
Fermanagh Gaels call on Taoiseach to lead the way on ‘shared Ireland’ debate
ONE THOUSAND Fermanagh Gaels have signed a letter calling on an Taoiseach to open a mature, fact-based discussion on the future of a “shared Ireland.” In a bid to attempt the confusion and lack of understanding of the issues in the lead up to the Brexit referendum, and to ensure everyone is included in the […]
Murder accused repeatedly denies putting wife into Lough Erne
THE trial of Stephen McKinney has heard him repeatedly deny any role in her death during police interviews and when asked directly if he plan, replied: “I didn’t kill my wife. I did not put Lu Na in the water.” He also rejected taking a last photograph of her asleep on the boat for his […]
Supermarket superheroes scale Cuilcagh for charity
A GROUP of intrepid local supermarket workers joined forces with a couple of local firefighters for a special climb last week to mark Childhood Day. Natasha Little, Clare McKenna, Jamie Fleming and Megan Maguire, who are all staff at Lidl in Enniskillen, took on the challenge of climbing Cuilcagh, along with firefighters John Logan and […]
Family concerned child will miss out on grammar education
A FERMANAGH family has been left ‘devastated’ by the selection criteria set out for post-primary transfer to Mount Lourdes Grammar School. The family, who wish to remain anonymous, has not one, but two daughters with late spring birthdays who, because of the selection criteria dictated by the school’s board of governors, will miss out on […]
Growing fears over Lough Erne speeders
THERE are growing fears someone is going to be seriously injured or even killed unless speed limits on Lough Erne are not strictly enforced and fast moving water craft are urgently brought under control. The Herald recently ran an appeal from police urging those using water skis, speed boats and other fast moving vessels to […]
Plans in motion for walk-in vaccine centre in Fermanagh
AS THE vaccine programme continues to be rolled out at pace, plans are currently afoot to provide a ‘walk in’ vaccination service in Fermanagh. While details of the local plan have yet to be finalised by the Western Trust, with the arrangements expected to be announced in due course, it is expected to take place […]