THE NUMBER of times Police have been called to the South West Acute Hospital Emergency Department within the last three years has been revealed. A Freedom of Information request by this newspaper sought details on the number of times Police were called to incidents of violence at the local Emergency Department. A response to this query […]
Tributes paid to Lisbellaw United Stalwart
TRIBUTES have been paid following the death of Lisbellaw United stalwart Kenneth Forde (62). Mr Forde, late of Lower Cavanacarragh, Lisbellaw, passed away suddenly at his home on Wednesday last, February 10. Affectionately known as Kenny, he was the first son of James and Elizabeth. He worked for the former Northern Bank for 40 years […]
Bishop’s lenten message
AS WE embark on a very different type of Lent, the Bishop of Clogher has urged the people of the diocese to continue to pray, reflect and continue to support those less fortunate during this holy season. In a lengthy pastoral letter issued in advance of Ash Wednesday, Bishop Larry Duffy spoke of the hardships […]
Warning of convincing National Insurance number scam
POLICE have issued a warning to the local community to be aware of a number of new convincing scams doing the rounds recently. Many Fermanagh people have already received calls in the past week telling them their National Insurance number is being used by scammers. “We have received a number of calls in recent days […]
‘Teamwork is central to keep teachers going’
WHILE the outbreak of Covid-19 has set extraordinary pressures on teaching professionals right across Fermanagh, one local principal has told the Herald that a “team approach is central to what’s keeping us going.” Maurice Collins, principal of St Fanchea’s College, Enniskillen said, “This is probably the biggest challenge that our profession has ever faced. “The […]
Council votes to increase rates by 1.37 %
Fermanagh and Omagh District Council has voted for a rates increase of 1.37 per cent for the 2021/22 year, as recommended by officials. The new figures work out at 0.3718 pence in the pound for domestic rates and 22.1225 pence in the pound for non-domestic. The final figure was said to have been greatly reduced […]
Tributes paid to Lisbellaw United stalwart
TRIBUTES have been paid following the death of Lisbellaw United stalwart Kenneth Forde (62). Mr Forde, late of Lower Cavanacarragh, Lisbellaw, passed away suddenly at his home on Wednesday last, February 10. Affectionately known as Kenny, he was the first son of James and Elizabeth. He worked for the former Northern Bank for 40 years […]
Butcher Robert is a cut above the rest
BALLINAMALLARD butcher Robert Graham has been crowned UK young butcher of the year. The 22-year-old fended off strong competition to claim the prestigious title. He was announced as top of his category at a virtual awards ceremony held on Monday, February 15. Speaking after winning the award Robert said, “I was shocked to be honest […]
Lockdown restrictions extended until April
The Stormont ministers have agreed to extend the Covid19 lockdown restrictions until April 1. The current lockdown was planned until March 5 but Health Minister Robin Swann previously warned that these restrictions could be extended further. It is expected that a review of the measures will take place on March 18. The strict measures were […]
Week of Hope… The Graan Novena to go ahead online
THE annual Graan Novena of Hope is to go ahead this year as planned, albeit by webcam. Beginning on Saturday, 28th February and running until the evening of Monday, 8th March the congregation of the Graan are invited to attend the much-anticipated Novena online. The Novena will be held each evening at 7pm except on […]