“Unfortunately, on the Kiln Road passed the quarry, the area has become a dumping ground.”
Novena putting hope back in people’s lives
PUTTING hope into the lives of people who need it most will be at the forefront of this years Graan Novena. While the past 12 months has set unprecedented challenges, the annual event will step into the new normal from this Saturday as the Graan Novena will go online for the first ever to celebrate […]
Concern at cancer waiting times at Western Trust
A LISNASKEA woman has voiced her concern after major delays in cancer waiting times across the Western Trust forced her mother to go private in order to receive a cancerous tumour diagnosis, despite being red flagged by her local GP three times. Anna O’Reilly saw a colorectal specialist in SWAH on 22 October and following a CT […]
Parents speak out on return to school
IN LESS than two weeks, pre-school, nursery and primary school pupils in P1 to P3 will be making their long awaited return to school after Education Minister Peter Weir announced a phased reopening plan to begin from 8 March. However, parents have criticised Mr Weir’s decision, deeming it “senseless” as remote learning will come back […]
Teenager remains in critical condition after assault
Detectives investigating two incidents in Enniskillen in the early hours of Wednesday 24 February which resulted in a 19-year-old man sustaining a serious head injury have arrested an 18 year old man in connection. The teenager has been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent and is currently in custody assisting officers with […]
Duo on the road for mental health
LOCAL duo Stephen Carters (Lisnaskea) and Amy Cadden (Donagh) are proof that the saying, ‘I get by with a little help from my friends’ is much more than just a line from a Beatles song. Having raised over £3,634 so for the Oak Healthy Living and Aisling Centre, the popular pair are determined to complete […]
Roslea mourns death of another county ‘great’
THE community of Roslea was saddened by the death of yet another Fermanagh great. The late Joe Goodwin, of Lakefield, Roslea, died peacefully last week in the loving care of his family at Omagh Hospital. Mr Goodwin was widely known for his contribution to the GAA, having won three senior championship titles with Roslea and […]
‘Teamwork is central to keep teachers going’
WHILE the outbreak of Covid-19 has set extraordinary pressures on teaching professionals right across Fermanagh, one local principal has told the Herald that a “team approach is central to what’s keeping us going.” Maurice Collins, principal of St Fanchea’s College, Enniskillen said, “This is probably the biggest challenge that our profession has ever faced. “The […]
‘Teamwork is central to keep teachers going’
WHILE the outbreak of Covid-19 has set extraordinary pressures on teaching professionals right across Fermanagh, one local principal has told the Herald that a “team approach is central to what’s keeping us going.” Maurice Collins, principal of St Fanchea’s College, Enniskillen said, “This is probably the biggest challenge that our profession has ever faced. “The […]
Valentine’s Day surprise for Sarah who says yes!
LOVE was most certainly in the air for one Enniskillen man who marked the most romantic day of the year in the best way possible by asking his Valentine to marry him on Sunday. Rodney Kerrigan got down on one knee and proposed to his very “shocked” but equally delighted partner of three and a […]