FURTHER strike action has been scheduled to take place at SWAH this week after failed negotiations between health unions across the North and the Department of Health. From 10am to 2pm on Friday, all Unison members from the Western Trust at SWAH, Omagh Hospital and Altnagelvin Hospital. Patricia McKeown, Regional Secretary of Unison said, “The […]
New Fermanagh High Sheriff announced
The new High Sheriff for county Fermanagh has been announced. Cancer charity founder Breda McGrenaghan from Tempo will take on the prestigious role this year. Cancer Connect NI founders Phil and Breda McGrenaghan were recognised in the Queen’s birthday honours list last summer and were awarded a British Empire Medal for services to Cancer patients […]
GAA clubs are gearing up for the big switch-on!
GAA clubs across the county are taking part in an ‘Ireland Lights Up’ initiative. The aim is to bring communities together to enjoy walking in safety under the bright lights of local GAA clubs. The Lights Up initiative encourages locals to get out and exercise during the darker nights. Participating clubs will switch their floodlights […]
Daughter fears for dad’s (85) health after burglary
FOLLOWING the horrific burglary of an 85-year-old pensioner’s home in Lisnaskea, his daughter Alva Hunter, who lives in Australia, has spoken out against the perpetrators who attacked the family home when her elderly father was out for the evening. Speaking to the Herald she said, “Obviously this has been such a traumatic event for my […]
Warm welcome for new social centre for Ederney
THE next step in the redevelopment of Murphys Cafe on Ederney Main Street is under way. In late November contractors were invited to make tender submissions for the work which is set to transform the property. A list of features are set to include a communal space, coffee dock, consultation and therapy rooms, health studio, […]
‘Straddle’ businessman dies after short illness
POPULAR businessman Sean McCrory of Lowerybane, Belleek has passed away peacefully at SWAH after battling a short illness. The Tyrone native and former owner of the popular ‘Straddle Service Station’ is survived by his wife Pat and daughter Nicola, who as a family “played a big part in the local community of Belleek.” He was […]
Arrest made in connection with failed”attempted murder”
Police have arrested a 37 year-old man in the Fermanagh area in connection with the attempted murder of an off-duty Police officer at his home in Kesh at approximately 2am yesterday morning. Speaking to press this morning, Detective Chief Inspector Julie Mullan explained the off-duty officer was confronted by a masked man brandishing a shot […]
Busy Christmas for local foodbank
This year the local food bank packed 400 hampers, completely emptying out their shelves.
GARDAI launch new search for missing Tony Lynch
Gardai began a search of Gortnawinny Lake and Drum Lough (Monaghan) today for missing person Tony Lynch. The father of four who disappeared eighteen years ago, was last seen at the Hibernia Hotel, Clones at 6pm on January 6 2002 and earlier on Fermanagh Street, Clones at 2pm. Sgt Niall Leech told the Herald that […]
Alleged burglar accused of string of ‘cowardly attacks
A MAN accused of a string of burglaries and attempted burglaries at the homes of elderly people across rural Fermanagh was denied bail over Christmas. Alex Kozak (27) of Convent Court, Cavan appeared at Enniskillen Magistrates Court via video link from Maghaberry Prison on Monday last week, the day before Christmas Eve, for a bail […]