A SPECIALIST ‘Covid centre’ is being set up in Fermanagh to help the health service manage the large numbers of virus patients who expected to need treatment here, the Herald can reveal. To help our GP surgeries and hospitals cope with the anticipated influx of ill patients, work is underway to rapidly set up the […]
‘Get digital to keep spirits up during self-isolation’
Councillor with compromised immune system urges ‘at risk’ groups to follow the advice
‘All we have now is the stuff that matters’
AS the coronavirus takes grip across the country one of Fermanagh’s best known clerics has admitted he is missing home in this ‘strange and difficult time’. Passionist priest Fr Brian D’Arcy, former rector of the Graan, and who is now based in Crossgar, Co Down, admitted this week that it is a tough time for […]
Fermanagh puts best foot forward in the face of crisis
IT’S BEEN a very long time since the county has faced a crisis on the scale of the current Covid-19 epidemic, but in the true spirit of Fermanagh the community has risen to the occasion. We are living in deeply unsettling times, when many are worried for their health and others are worried for their […]
Mass cancelled for first time in living memory
CHURCHES in Fermanagh have taken the decision to cancel Mass and normal church services. The announcement that the Catholic Diocese of Clogher was suspending public Masses came toward the end of last week – the first time Masses have been cancelled in living memory. Bishop Larry Duffy said, “Having consulted with priests and lay people […]
Former nurses stepping up to play their part
LOCAL nurses who have left the profession, whether for retirement or to take up new jobs, are currently re-registering so they can play their part in combating the coronavirus. Across the country and the world former medical workers are stepping up and getting ready to return to the frontline to help in the battle against […]
Rising GAA star has sights set on career Down Under
FERMANAGH GAA’S rising star Ultan Kelm, still has his eyes set on life Down Under, as the 20 year old is due to start Aussie Rules trials in Australia over a two week period. Despite fears of flights being cancelled due to widespread panic over the coronavirus, the Belleek native is confident that nothing will […]
‘Odd glass of wine’ secret to long life for Thomas(100)
ENNISKILLEN MAN Thomas McBrien celebrated his 100th birthday this week. A ‘True Enniskillener’ Thomas was born between the bridges in Water Street in 1920 and has lived in the island town all his life. Today (Wednesday) he celebrates a century with his family and friends in his home in Derrin Road, Cornagrade which has been […]
Foodbank to begin emergency ‘isolation drops’
Just as like it does all year around, Enniskillen Foodbank is on hand to help.
