YOUNG children just love the fun of the summer holidays. But this year hundreds of young primary school children in Fermanagh will be disappointed without the annual Cul Camp weeks at local GAA clubs throughout the county. A decision has been taken not to hold the very popular Cul Camps because of Covid-19. GAA County […]
Plans to phase out ‘walk-ins’ at hospital A&E
SWAH has not been included in the first phase of an anticipated plan to close off Emergency Departments (ED) to ‘walk ins’ and make them accessible by ambulance only. Last month the Herald reported that a plan to overhaul the way the ED system works, and to ensure it is used for genuine emergencies only […]
Foster lends her support to local shops campaign
FIRST Minister Arlene Foster visited Enniskillen on Friday to show her support for the ‘Independents’ Day’ campaign recently launched by Retail NI. The First Minister showed her support for the campaign when she met with local traders, Enniskillen BID and representatives from the local council to hear about the struggles being faced by the high […]
Close town streets to help pubs get back on their feet
HERE have to go continental and begin embracing an outdoor pub culture. While the Fermanagh weather may not be as suited to the al fresco experience as in mainland Europe, with bars and restaurants recently reopening with much smaller capacity due to social distancing requirements, and many unable to reopen yet at all, the idea […]
Plea for free parking to help hard-pressed local shops
FOLLOWING news the Happiness Trap has become the latest local business to announce it will not be reopening its doors, people have been urged to stand “shoulder to shoulder” in support of the local economy. Johnathan Styles from the Enniskillen Business Partnership has said great efforts would be needed in the times ahead, and urged […]
Dog owners in fear as criminals turn sights on pets
DOG OWNERS are said to be ‘frightened to leave their homes’ following mounting concern locally about attempted dog thefts and suspicious behaviour. During lockdown the demand for dogs soared, as did prices sought for puppies. Cocker Spaniel pups were selling for up to €2,500 in June while this week Shih Tzu and Cavalier King Charles […]
New greenway project could be a gamechanger for tourism
THE push is on to secure completion of a crossborder Greenway which would take in Enniskillen. And the importance of securing progress on the project has become more obvious during Covid-19 pandemic. Early in 219 First Minister Arlene Foster and other Fermanagh representatives made their way to the home of the Ballroom of Romance, Glenfarne, […]
Planners to make final decision on leisure complex
AS FERMANAGH begins opening up again following the lockdown, local planners are currently considering whether to give the green light to a proposed major retail and leisure park in the county town. The Council is expected to determine in the coming weeks whether to give the go ahead for the development of a new 160,000sq […]
Council members aware of bombing suspect before vote
THE COUNCILLORS who backed the controversial motion opposing the extradition of suspected Omagh bomber Liam Campbell were made aware of who he was before voting on the proposal, albeit only by a few minutes. The motion for the local Council to write to the Irish government expressing its opposition to the extradition of Mr Campbell […]
Residents losing sleep over anti-social drivers
CONCERN has been raised about the level of noise created by anti-social vehicular activity in Irvinestown. It is understood that residents in the Main Street and Pound Street areas of the town, some of whom are elderly, are being adversely impacted by revving of car engines at night. This week emotive pleas have been made […]