FRONTLINE workers gathered outside the Emergency Department at SWAH on Thursday evening as a lone piper played Over the Rainbow in a bid to illustrate hope that as a community we will overcome Covid-19. The poignant event was organised by Jill Weir, Unison Branch Secretary. Explaining the motivation for organising the event she said, “This […]
Fermanagh lads are safe and well in the Far East
THREE Fermanagh men living and working in Hong Kong have told of their experiences there as the Covid-19 pandemic continues to cause death and suffering worldwide. John Carney, who is a journalist with the South China Morning Post newspaper, has worked in the Asian city for 16 years. But despite being on China’s doorstep where […]
Easing of lockdown edges on to agenda
COVID-19 restrictions may be lifted here earlier than in other parts of the UK, according to First Minister Arlene Foster.
Nathan adds his voice to ‘stay safe’ campaign
‘Stay at home, stay alive’ is the message musicians have shared with Fermanagh residents this week.
New app launched to help worried parents
WITH FERMANAGH schools closed, meaning children and young people are at home and spending much more time on phones and tablets, it is important parents can know they are safe and protected online. To that end a new safeguarding app has been launched so parents and carers can access advice and information on the various […]
Covid nurse makes plea to play our part
A NURSE working at the South West Acute Hospital’s Covid-19 ward has appealed to residents to play their part in the battle against the invisible killer virus. Norma Bogle deputy sister of Ward 1 at the hospital on Thursday last, shared the following message. “We have been preparing for some time now to deal with […]
Cancer survivor beats Covid in the fight of her life
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 […]