SHARON WEST broke the mould two years ago after a simple business idea quickly turned into Fermanagh’s first ever doggy day care centre. The first of its kind, Sharon has since gone from strength to strength, proving that success is achievable even in the midst of lockdown through her online dog training via Zoom. Speaking to […]
Bernard McGovern to be sentenced next week
A medal-winning Fermanagh boxer has pleaded guilty to assaulting two senior local businessmen at a local filling station almost two-years-ago. James Bernard McGovern (24) appeared before Judge John Aylmer at Cavan Circuit Court this morning (Thursday) where he entered plea when arraigned on two separate counts on the indictment. McGovern is charged attacking Kevin Lunney […]
Sky is the limit for Laura who can ‘see herself in medi
SKY is the limit for Kinawley student Laura McCaffrey, after securing a prestigious spot on the world renowned University of Cambridge summer school scheme this August. The 16-year-old Mount Lourdes student was selected from a wide range of school children who took part in the international competition that led her thought provoking essay titled, ‘What makes a good doctor?’ […]
Mental health is fast becoming the ‘second pandemic’
HOPE is being prescribed by the Western Trust as they deal with what some in working in mental health are referring to as the ‘second pandemic’. The Western Health and Social Care Trust Recovery College is a purpose-built facility dedicated to the mental health and wellbeing of Fermanagh and Omagh clients and has, as its four cornerstones,: hope, self-awareness, […]
Health unions threatening to strike after pay rise ‘insult’
HEALTH workers in Fermanagh have described a proposal that would give NHS workers a pay rise of just one percent as an “insult.” With unions now threatening strike action after voicing their “disgust” at the plan, fears have emerged that the proposal could lead to local workers quitting their jobs which would add further pressure to staffing levels at […]
Trust working to tackle serious MRI backlog
THE WESTERN Trust is working to tackle a serious backlog in diagnostic imaging appointments, which has built up since the scans were suspended during the first lockdown. As part of this, the Trust in the process of increasing its MRI capacity at SWAH to a seven day a week service, hiring two additional radiographers. However, […]
Just one thing! With Dr Anne Monaghan
IN THIS our third week of Just One Thing – the Fermanagh Herald feature that encourages readers to engage in one thought or one action every week for the rest of lockdown – we are excited to bring you the expertise of Ederney yoga instructor, Dr Anne Monaghan PhD. We explained to Anne that people […]
Ciaran pens page-turning thriller in Cladagh Glen
CIARAN MCMENAMIN has written his ode to Fermanagh in his second book, a page-turning thriller and story of heart-breaking love and friendship. When a pivotal scene in the book, takes the female and male protagonists on a chase through Fermanagh countryside to the freedom of the Irish Republic, the detail about the landscape and atmosphere, terrain and […]
Family step up to March a Million for Cancer Focus
A BIG-HEARTED Fermanagh family is pulling out all the stops to March a Million steps for Cancer Focus Northern Ireland. Mum Janet, dad Alwyn and sons Kyle (14) and Karl (10) are aiming to reach a million steps by the end of March. They have already raised over £2,000 to help support the charity’s lifeline services such as counselling, […]
Two vehicle collision at Killadeas Road
Police are currently in attendance at a road traffic collision involving two vehicles at Killadeas Road in Enniskillen. Diversions are in place and motorists are advised to seek alternative routes.