“The late Sonny McDermott was a light to so many people.”
‘Outcomes are better if treatment provided locally’
Health Minister addresses the other major health crisis.
PSNI declare dissident shots as a hoax
POLICE in Enniskillen have declared as a hoax claims made by dissident republican group, the North Fermanagh Continuity IRA, that they had fired shots at Enniskillen police station and left a suspicious device in the Shore Path area of the town. Local PSNI confirmed to the Fermanagh Herald that they received a report at 2pm […]
Brave Robbie’s running to help others
Lisbellaw man Robbie Little is running 100km during the month of March in aid of Action for Stammering Children. The charity helps over 150,000 children and young people across the UK to ensure that those impacted has access to effective services and support to help them meet the challenges they face. Having a mild stammer himself, Robbie feels that […]
Clarification demand over possible closure of Drumclay Home
THE local Council is to seek clarification on the future of Drumclay Nursing Home after rumours surfaced of potential closure. The facility had closed before but was re-opened by the Western Health and Social Care Trust to relieve pressure on hospitals during the Covid-19 pandemic, and particularly during surges. Sinn Fein’s Councillor Tommy Maguire brought the issue […]
‘Be kind to ourselves to help others’ – Fr Brian
FR BRIAN D’ARCY says a lifetime working as a spiritual counsellor has taught him the value of self-compassion when dealing with mental health and wellbeing. Speaking to “I am Here”, an Irish organisation which aims to improve the mental health and wellbeing of workplaces, Fr D’arcy said he believes we have all used up most of our energy in […]
Going from bad to worse – sewage backing up at local estate after power is cut off
“Border village left with ticking health and ecological time bomb on its doorstep” – Dolan IT’S BEEN called “an environmental disaster” by residents, and now the ongoing sewerage saga at a local housing development has been made all the worse. A group of 20 homeowners at Ravensbrae in Garrison have been campaigning in recent months to […]
Charlie Lawson hints at soap secrets in upcoming autobiography
FERMANAGH actor Charlie Lawson has teased that he will be spilling at least some soap secrets from his time at Coronation Street in an upcoming book about his life. The Enniskillen man first shot to fame thanks to his iconic portrayal of the Manchester-based soap’s larger-than-life Jim McDonald. Now, Mr Lawson is planning a ‘tell all’ […]
Emergency services attend accident at Johnston Bridge
MOTORISTS can expect heavy traffic delays after Emergency Services where called to the scene of an accident at Johnston Bridge (Enniskillen) this afternoon which involved a number of vehicles. More information to follow:-
Brollagh school fall out continues with threat to withhold support for church
THE FALLOUT from last week’s announcement St Mary’s High School in Brollagh is to close for good, is continuing, with vows of boycotts and threats of legal action. Last week Education Minister Peter Weir announced that his department had rejected proposals to give St Mary’s integrated status and the school would be closing in August. Since then there […]