Sweet scents- Liam turns his candle dreams into reality


STARTING a business from scratch has been a lifelong dream for Liam Brady, but little did the Enniskillen man know that a global pandemic would one day turn his dreams into reality, all from the comfort of his own home.  Speaking to the Herald about his new business, Candelic Candles, Mr Brady explained, “I had […]

True visionary Joe Pat passes away peacefully


THE death has taken place of one of Fermanagh’s finest figures. Joe Pat Prunty (88), of Lettergreen, Newtownbutler, died peacefully at Gortacharn nursing home last Friday after a short illness.  Founder of Prunty Pitches, Mr Prunty was regarded as a “true visionary” and known across Ireland for developing GAA fields using a unique sand-based drainage […]

New mum speaks of parenting struggles during a pandemic


A LOCAL mother has spoken of parenting struggles during a global pandemic and assured others that despite lockdown and what may seem like mounting restrictions, help is still available.  The Fermanagh mum, who did not wish to be named, said that having a baby brings joy and excitement but also  overwhelming isolation and challenges, especially […]

Erne Gaels footballers do their bit for local hospital


By Mark McGoldrick   AS THE hospitals around the country continue to fight against yet another wave of Covid-19, a number of footballers from the Erne Gaels Belleek club have been doing their bit to provide some much needed support to our local healthcare staff. Six players from the Erne Gaels club have signed up […]

‘Horrendous pressure’in midst of Covid admissions surge


A COVID ward manager at the South West Acute Hospital (SWAH) has spoken out about the “horrendous pressure” staff are facing every day as they struggle to cope with the huge surge in admissions during recent weeks. Sister Mairead Boyd, who oversees Ward 9, said that the last two weeks had definitely been the worst […]

‘Lovely wee lady’ Lottie (105) passes peacefully


THE DEATH has occurred of one of Fermanagh’s oldest residents. Charlotte (Lottie) Johnston passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 31 at the Graan Abbey Care Home, Enniskillen, aged 105.  Mrs Johnston, formerly of Burnside Park, Enniskillen, had celebrated many milestone birthdays surrounded by friends and family. She had received a telegram from the Queen to […]