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Farmer hit 93mph ‘to help cow in distress’


A YOUNG farmer who was clocked speeding at over 90mph on the main Belfast Road claimed he was trying to get home to help with a distressed cow, a local court has heard.  Michael Hall (20) of Kell Road, Fivemiletown pleaded guilty to speeding at Enniskillen Magistrates Court on Monday.  Police had detected him driving […]

Majority of women smear test recalls in western area


A TOTAL of 61 women from the Western Trust area have been asked to re-take a smear test following a review of a number of tests done between April 2018 and June 2018.  As a result of the review, a total of 86 women have been asked to arrange repeat smear tests with their GP – […]

Family’s mouse house nightmare


A YOUNG family who have been plagued by a mouse infestation since last autumn have pleaded with the Housing Executive to do something to end their nightmare.  The mother has told the Herald when the family moved into the home they found it was in a state of disrepair. Soon after they began having furry […]

Fears parts of Fermanagh missed in broadband upgrade


THERE have been claims some areas of Fermanagh were left out of a recent public consultation for much-needed broadband improvement as a result gaps in the county’s postcode system.  Households and businesses across Fermanagh had been urged to check if their postcode had been included on a list of areas due for an upgrade, as […]

‘You’re talking s**t’, senior health official tells man


THE Deputy Chief Executive of the Western Trust has been forced to apologise after an outburst by a staff member at a Pathfinder public meeting. On Thursday evening, a poorly attended public meeting was held in Fermanagh House, Enniskillen to discuss the ‘future of health and social care services’ in Fermanagh.  During the meeting, it […]

Plea as young people’s charity facing closure


A CHARITY that provides help for vulnerable young people in Fermanagh is facing closure due to the lack of available funding. Breakthru, is a community voluntary organisation offering support people in crisis through services for drug, alcohol, gambling and mental health issues. The charity is facing closure on March 31st unless they can source additional […]

New bishop set to be ordained this Sunday


SUNDAY 10 February will see the ordination of the new Catholic bishop of Clogher, Mgr Larry Duffy.  Plans are in place for his ordination service which will be held at St Macartan’s Cathedral, Monaghan on Sunday 10 February at 3pm. The Monaghan man will fill the role which has been vacant for over two years […]