New role for doctor at SWAH


TAKING up a new role at the South West Acute Hospital is Dr Lisa Gilmore, the first student from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland to have successfully gained a position at the Enniskillen hospital. Dr Gilmore trained in Enniskillen in her final year and has secured a postgraduate Foundation Year Programme position in […]

Tragic death gives farmers pause for thought


THE SILAGE season has returned. From mid-May onward the sight of tractors, trailers and harvesters are common place along country roads and in fields. A safety warning comes with the increased volume of heavy machinery operating at a time when many children are spending time at home, often in close vicinity to the farm yard. […]

Tempo youngsters keeping connected


PUPILS from Tempo Methodist Sunday school have came together to create a wonderful display of uplifting pictures and messages to help the older generation of their community overcome loneliness during lockdown. Sunday school teacher Charlene Elliott said, “This idea was primarily set up with the intention to combat loneliness in the elderly people of our […]

Late daughter inspiration for music man’s Facebook gig


SINGER and guitarist ‘Billy Mack’ has certainly put his experience of lockdown to good use, after raising over £1,200 for mental health charity Pieta House in honour of his late daughter. The well known entertainer from Church Street, Roslea, had locals clapping over the weekend as he carried out live music performances from just outside […]

Pandemic pints pulled and delivered to your door!


ONE LOCAL pub is determined to keep thirsty punters happy over the pandemic with a delivery service offering freshly pulled pints and a selection of cocktails delivered to your door. While the future seems so uncertain for pubs across Ireland hit by the lockdown, some bars are already finding ways to keep their customers smiling. […]

We’re officially free of UFOs!


THERE are plenty of things to worry about at the minute, but thankfully visitors to the county from outer space, or secret testing of futuristic military aircraft over local skies, are not among them. The Herald can reveal there has not been a single officially reported UFO sighting in Fermanagh for over 60 years. That’s […]

The only way is up: Local firm working through crisis


STAFF and management at Western Brand Poultry based in Lisnaskea have been “delighted” with their response to the Covid crisis, with hopes for a “bright future” as the new normal takes effect. Speaking to the Herald, General Manager Michael Liddle explained, “Our business changed almost overnight from 55-60% retail to 90-95% as the foodservice market […]

Cavanaleck ‘family’give masterclass in community spirit


THE RESIDENTS Cavanaleck are no strangers to supporting each other, but since the Covid-19 crisis began the neighbourhood has been giving a masterclass in community spirit. Last Thursday the estate hosted what was possibly Fermanagh’s biggest street party since the lockdown began. With entertainment from the The Party Bees, the socially distanced event took the […]