AFTER bringing three children into the world and fighting off cancer eight years ago, Newtownbutler woman Margaret Byrne never expected that her toughest challenge was yet to come at the age of 73. Margaret tested positive for Covid-19 when rushed into SWAH by ambulance from her family home. Despite being told by health professionals that […]
Enniskillen mart goes online
LIFE on the farm goes on under lockdown with spring bringing the birth of lambs and calves as the cycle of another year begins. On Thursday last Enniskillen Ulster Farmers Mart held its first online sale. Over 200 buyers registered with thousands of bids recorded as the sale got underway. Commenting on the sale James […]
Wild fire fears as dry weather set to continue
THE FINE weather may have been keeping everyone in good spirits, a warning has been issued that the current dry sunny spell has significantly increased the risk of wildfires locally. Two weeks ago people wild fires spread across several local mountains, hills and gorse here in the county, while in neighbouring Tyrone communities have been […]
Police issue fresh advice on daily exercise
SOME have voiced confusion locally about what you can and can’t do when it comes to one form of daily exercise. In a bid to clear this up assistant chief constable Alan Todd provided an overview of how police are dealing with those they come across exercising. “You should only be leaving home for a […]
Fear seriously ill avoiding hospital due to Covid threa
THE FERMANAGH public has been urged not to put off seeking medical treatment for potentially serious conditions due to the current health crisis. Last week the Health Service Journal, a publication for medical professionals, warned the current viral outbreak could have “unintended consequences” that “could do more harm than good.” It went on to explain […]
Big song surprise for mum!
A DERRYGONNELLY family spread across the globe came together to record a unique cover of ‘Grace’ as a surprise to celebrate their mum, Lena McGurn’s birthday. From Melbourne, Singapore and Glasgow the McGurn family recorded, edited and pieced together a video of their mum’s favourite song. Karina Thomas and her brothers Adrian, Stephen and Michael […]
Testing times: the SWAH lab workers key to saving lives
Testing is central to the battle to contain Covid-19 and Enniskillen’s Caoimhe Quigley gives an insight into the invaluable work being carried out at SWAH laboratories. Can you explain the role biomedical scientists in the fight against the virus. Biomedical scientists and Healthcare Science Assistants work in healthcare laboratories diagnosing diseases and evaluating the […]
All quiet on the western front…
OVER the sunny Easter weekend there were fears some in Fermanagh may make the unnecessary journey across the border to enjoy the beaches in Donegal, but thankfully it was all quiet on the western front. Speaking to the Herald after what was most likely the quietest bank holiday Monday the town has ever seen, tourism […]
Community Transport scheme is at the ready!
WITH its deep knowledge of basically every road in the county, Fermanagh Community Transport (FCT) has been putting its logistical skills to vital use during the current lockdown, ensuring no one goes without due to the crisis. The hard working crew of FCT are no strangers to helping people in isolated areas across the county […]
Falling prices hit farmers at busiest time of year
“At the minute processors like Glanbia have done all in their power to keep every factory going.”