AS schools across Fermanagh and beyond entered their first week of temporary closure pupils shared messages of encouragement and support during this pandemic. At Devenish College the head boy and head girl penned a poignant message this week reminding pupils, staff and the wider community that “this is one of the times you look at […]
Anger as crowds flock to beaches despite virus
LOCAL people have been up in arms since images emerged across social media on Sunday with regards to the mass of people gathered on both Bundoran and Rossnowlagh beaches, making things appear ‘normal’ while the midst of a pandemic. Although guidelines issued by both governments across the country advised people to stay in-doors, it would […]
Distillery switches gin making to help fight virus
GIN DISTILLERIES across the world have been shifting production to play their part in the global fight against Covid-19, and here in the county it is no different. Fermanagh’s own Boatyard Distillery has been playing its part, moving to making much needed alcohol-based hand sanitiser, which they have been distributing to those in the local […]
Enniskillen is to be site of new ‘Covid-19’ centre
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 […]