Fermanagh and Omagh District Council is to renew its efforts in cleaning chewing gum from our streets.
Western Trust respond to consultation timing concern
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The Western Trust has respond to criticism about the timing and handling of the public consultation regarding the permanent removal of Emergency General Surgery at the South West Acute Hospital. The ‘Herald previously reported today that campaign group SOAS had called for the Trust to reconsider the timing of the consultation. In response, the Western […]
Fermanagh restricted driver disqualified for speeding
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A LOCAL driver was clocked at travelling at 81mph in Maguiresbridge just six months after he passed his driving test. Luke Kavanagh (20), from Golan Road in Newtownbutler, appeared at Enniskillen Magistrates Court where he was charged with exceeding the 45mph speed limit. District judge, Alana McSorley, disqualified Kavanagh for driving from two weeks. To read more […]
Consultation launched on future of EGS at SWAH
THE WESTERN Trust has officially launched the consultation on the permanent removal of emergency general surgery (EGS) from the South West Acute Hospital (SWAH). The Trust announced a public consultation on the proposal to accommodate all EGS services at Altnagelvin Hospital, at its July board meeting last Thursday, with it going live today (Tuesday). The […]
SWAH consultation sparks public concern
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THE announcement of a consultation on the removal of emergency general surgery at the SWAH has been met with deep concern among the local public. Following the news last Thursday, many took to social media to have their say on the plans and on the future of healthcare in the area. Some branded the move to remove the vital servies an “absolute […]
Today’s death notices for Co Fermanagh
BOLES nee Storey – 6th July 2025 (peacefully) at the South West Acute Hospital, Enniskillen and late of Lough Yoan Road, Killyhevlin, Enniskillen. Violet Maud, beloved wife of Robert (Bob), dearly loved mother of Kenny and the late Wendy, devoted grandmother of Nathan, Keely-Ann, Kalem, Kelzey, Kasmira, Kyran and the late Kiefer. House strictly private […]
Today’s weather forecast for Co Fermanagh
This morning it will turn increasingly cloudy from the west bur stay largely dry. In the afternoon, it will be cloudy with the chance of patchy light rain or drizzle in the west.
Party time as Fermanagh camogie star turns 90!
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THERE were jubilant scenes at the Graan as former Roslea and Fermanagh camogie player Una Owens celebrated her 90th birthday in style. To read more on this story see this week’s Fermanagh Herald. Can’t get to the shop to collect your copy? No problem! You can download a copy straight to your device by following […]
Fermanagh schools embrace STEM programmes
THE Fermanagh engineering and technology sectors look to be in safe hands for the future, with local children embracing ‘STEM’ subjects. A local school recently took part in a major and leading science showcase in Belfast as the local education sector places a major emphasis on the promotion of the subjects of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). […]
Retiring Fermanagh teacher ‘shaped the lives’ of many
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IT’S the end of an era at St Mary’s Primary School in Newtownbutler as the popular vice-principal Clare Leonard retires from the school where she “shaped the lives” of many pupils. A special celebration was recently held to celebrate the achievements of Ms Leonard over the past two decades. In her 35 year career as a teacher, […]