THE SACRAMENT of Confirmation was celebrated for the first time in the history of St Patrick’s Chapel in Montiagh last week. Five pupils from the St Joseph’s Primary School P7 class were confirmed in the church. Since St Joseph’s Church in Ederney can only cater for 22 families during these times of covid restrictions, the […]
Maternity staff face ‘verbal abuse’ over visiting restrictions
MATERNITY STAFF at SWAH have faced “verbal abuse” and “harassment” over visiting restrictions not updated by the Trust. The easing of maternity restrictions initially came as welcome news, however hope changed to disappointment after a number of mothers-to-be seen their partner denied access over the past week despite the change of rule. The Trust was […]
New tenant found for TP Topping site
THE NEW owners of the old T P Topping site on the Dublin Road in Enniskillen have found a tenant, the Fermanagh Herald has learned. The news that the long-standing Topping site has been leased will be welcomed by those who want to see the east side of Enniskillen town centre developed. It also means, […]
PSNI close case into attempted murder of Kesh policeman
CLOSED: THE investigation into the alleged attempted murder of a police officer at his home in Kesh last year has quietly closed and a man arrested in connection with the incident, no longer wanted as a suspect. To read more on this story see this week’s Fermanagh Herald. Can’t get to the shop to collect […]
Drugs though to be worth £11,000 seized in Enniskillen
BREAKING NEWS: POLICE in Enniskillen have seized suspected drugs worth an estimated street value of £11,000. The suspected drugs, including what is thought to be Class A cocaine and Class B Cannabis, together with a significant quantity of Diazepam, were seized in the Cornagrade Road area of the town last night.
Kathleen crowned Community Champion in Rural Awards
LISNASKEA’S Kathleen Breen, has been crowned the Housing Executive’s Rural Community Champion of 2020 after her inspirational efforts to help others over the course of Covid-19 pandemic made a positive impact to many. Kathleen, who is widely known for her heart of gold qualities and selfless drive to help others within the local community took […]
Party Bees putting the smiles on faces
THE PARTY BEES entertainment service has put smiles across the faces of Fermanagh youngsters for almost six years now. At the helm of its success is Jolene Nig Uidhir from Enniskillen, who said “I found what I was put on this earth to do” through her love for children that has placed her business at […]
Failing Out of Hours GP services playing ‘roulette’ with patient welfare
THE current GP Out of Hours services provided for the Western Health and Social Care Trust has been heavily criticised after figures showed many instances of no cover. During a meeting of the Fermanagh and Omagh District Council’s Policy and Resources Committee, one member remarked on the unacceptable playing of “roulette” in terms of patient […]
Beauty therapist ‘blown away’ by transformation of her business online
AN IRVINESTOWN beauty and cosmetic therapist who used lockdown to transform her business into an online international franchise has been “blown away” by the demand she has received from all over the world. Jeanette Guy of NMD Beauty Aesthetics and Training Academy, who has worked in the industry for over eight years, was forced to […]
Samantha’s new single rockets to number one in the Country charts
IT has been a week of worldwide success for Fermanagh singing sensation Samantha Breslin after her latest single ‘Get Along Home Cindy’ sky-rocketed straight to No.1 on the Irish Country charts and shot to No.2 in the world Country music category. Speaking on her recent success, the Lisnaskea beauty told the Herald that she was “absolutely delighted” to hear […]