Police can confirm that 27 year old James Taggart, who was previously unlawfully at large, handed himself into a PSNI station on Monday 26 July. He has now been charged to appear at Omagh Magistrate’s Court today (Tuesday, July 27). We would like to thank the public for their assistance in our appeal for information. […]
BREAKING: Man airlifted to hospital following incident at Encirc
THE HERALD has received reports of a health and safety incident that occurred this morning at the Encirc plant, Derrylin, where a male sub-tractor working onsite was injured. According to reports the injured male was airlifted to hospital for treatment, while the severity of his injuries are still unknown at this time. Production lines at […]
Air Ambulance is key to saving life
Golden hour to get life-saving, treatment after trauma accident is crucial. LOCALS across the Fermanagh area know all too well of the essential and life-saving service that Air Ambulance Northern Ireland (AANI) provides within rural communities. “The Air Ambulance service is so important for rural communities,” explained fundraising manager for Fermanagh and Tyrone, Damien McAnespie. […]
‘Choose life’ to end ‘mental health pandemic’ – priest
CANON Jimmy McPhillips has urged young people to “seek help and avail of the many services that are waiting for you to ask”. “To the young people, each one of you are amazing. Each one of you have potential within you and none of us want to see that bright life ever go out,” he […]
Maple Healthcare staff open up on surgery ‘challenges’
STAFF at Maple Healthcare in Lisnaskea have spoken about the “challenges” that GP surgeries are continuing to face in response to concerns raised by patients in recent months. While Maple Healthcare patents have continually complained about the difficulty they’ve experienced in reaching a doctor through the new telephone consultation system in place since the outbreak […]
Husband pays tribute to ‘soulmate’ wife Breege Maguire
THE HUSBAND of devoted mother, wife and grandmother, Breege Maguire from Roslea, has described his wife as ‘a blessing to all who knew her’. Breege (58) of Corragunt Road, Derrygelia, Roslea who died suddenly on July 10 will be fondly remembered in the community for her dedicated work as the parish secretary for 15 years. […]
Amber weather warning for extreme heat to continue
The Met Office has today issued an Amber Warning for extreme heat from tomorrow at 8am until Friday evening across the North. What to expect: – Adverse health effects are likely to be experienced by those vulnerable to extreme heat – The wider population are likely to experience some adverse health effects including sunburn […]
Fermanagh needs its own driving theory test centre
“A local centre that will offer a service to the entire people of Fermanagh.”
Widow pays tribute to late husband for giving the ‘gift of life’ to others
Monica Shields reminds all in her time of grieving of the importance of ‘being kind’ to one another A LISNASKEA woman has paid tribute to her late husband for giving the “gift of life” to others through organ donation, and reminded us all on the importance of “being kind” to one another. Tim Shields (47) […]
‘Sad day’ for community as town bank and ATM close
THE communities of South Fermanagh have received a devastating blow following the closure of Lisnaskea’s Bank of Ireland branch. Local Cllr Garbhan McPhillips also stated his regret, citing that it was a “sad day” for the town and the “whole community.” Cllr McPhillips added, “As I have said since the announcement of its closure, this […]