The Finance Minister has warned of tough times ahead.
Suspended sentence for scraping cars in Cornagrade
AN ENNISKILLEN man has been given a suspended sentence for scraping a number of cars in the Cornagrade area last year. Darren McGill appeared at Enniskillen Magistrates Court on Monday for sentencing on eight counts of criminal damage, related to two separate incidents in June 2019 and January 2020, resisting police and common assault. The case […]
Extended flu vaccinations underway at Castle Park
EXTENDED flu vaccinations got underway at the Castle Park Leisure Centre, Lisnaskea, with Maple group staff “delighted” to be rolling out the essential service for patients aged 50 to 64. “This year the Board recommended that the usual flu vaccine would be extended to patients aged 50 to 64 that don’t have underlying health problems […]
GPs are not to blame for vaccine shortage
Practices struggling to get enough vials to vaccinate their patients
Covid forces postponement of red flag cancer surgeries
The Western Trust has apologised for postponing all its red flag cancer surgery and treatments, as a result of the latest surge in the number of critically ill Covid patients. Geraldine McKay, director of acute services for the Western Trust said: “The Western Trust has taken the very difficult but necessary decision to postpone all […]
New ‘Phone First’ service at SWAH ED
The the aim of the new initiative is to reduce pressure and footfall by redirecting patients away from the ED.
Catherine takes on new role as High Sheriff
Ms Irwin received an MBE for services to girlguiding earlier this month.
Covid cases falling but SWAH admissions grow
It appears the the post-Christmas surge in cases is beginning to abate.
Village at a standstill during security alert
Police and Gardai in cross border investigation after calls on suspicious device
Life goes on, says man diagnosed with dementia at 53
A LISBELLAW man has spoken out about his experience of living with dementia. Davy McElhinney was diagnosed with dementia aged 53 and said that the diagnosis came as a surprise. Mr McElhinney who formerly worked as a chef was speaking to BBC Sunday Sequence about how his diagnosis came about and how he has lived […]