A HEARING is to take place on the proposed development of a significant retail and leisure complex in Enniskillen. A decision is nearing on the development which seeks planning permission for the grounds of the old Unipork site. The proposal is for a multi-million pound complex, which will include garden centres, a new cinema, a […]
Learn to live with virus
A FERMANAGH doctor has said he fears Covid lockdowns are doing more harm than good in the community, and has urged the powers-that-be not to impose heavy restrictions at Christmas. Dr Brendan O’Hare, who lost his 89-year-old father to the virus just weeks ago, told the Herald he is “becoming increasingly concerned about the unintended […]
SWAH at full capacity as winter pressures hit hard
THE SOUTH West Acute Hospital is currently operating at full capacity, with patients currently having to wait to be admitted, however only a small percentage of its inpatients are being treated for Covid. At the time of gong to print on Tuesday there were currently 20 Covid patients at SWAH, none of whom were being […]
Immediate action needed for more social housing
A MAJOR demand for social housing has caused concern for local councillors within the Fermanagh and Omagh area. While the announcement made by Communities Minister Carál Ni Chuilin to create a major overhaul within the social housing provision system was welcomed by members of the Council during a meeting last week. A number of […]
Attempted ATM theft in Irvinestown
Detectives are investigating an attempted ATM theft at a filling station on the Enniskillen Road in Irvinestown overnight. Entry was forced to the rear of the premises where the ATM was housed and efforts made to remove the money from the machine. It’s not believed any money was taken. A number of masked men are […]
Tired local healthcare workers making ‘huge effort’ to fight Covid
HEALTHCARE workers who are ‘tired and dealing with a lot’ have been praised for their huge efforts of working through the second wave of the pandemic. Hospitals across the Western Trust have been experiencing high levels of Covid19 admissions and hundreds of staff members are off work due to illness or self isolation. Last Friday, […]
Retiring directors speak of their pride working at Aisling Centre
THREE directors at the Aisling Centre have spoken on their ‘pride’ of working there, as they wave goodbye to a journey filled with ‘honour and privilege’. Stalwarts Sr Edel Bannon, Sr Mary deLacy and Pat Cassidy paid tribute to the commitment of their fellow directors and the dedication of staff and volunteers as they resigned […]
Community sympathy at Sonia’s death
THE family and friends of the late Sonia Lafferty (41) from Kesh, have been left devastated following the news of her tragic passing last Thursday morning. The 41-year-old who passed away in a Belfast hospital after declining health problems is the older sister of former NFC Kesh and Northern Ireland International footballer Kyle Lafferty. Erne […]
Cal ‘braves the shave’ in memory of dad Dan
FOR the past eight months, 19-year old Cal Blake has gone without a haircut and today, Wednesday, Cal ‘braves the shave’ and finally get his hair shaved in memory of his late father Dan with all proceeds raised going towards cancer charity Macmillan Cancer Support. Dan, a well-known Fermanagh social worker, was diagnosed with Acute […]
‘Priority’ driving tests are back on the road
ON MONDAY the DVA re-opened its online booking system for ‘priority’ driving tests after a four week lockdown forced local driving instructors to be out of work, with all lessons and tests put on hold for a second time this year. Despite the welcomed news, Fermanagh folk are now concerned over the impact Stormont’s four […]