ON MONDAY the DVA re-opened its online booking system for ‘priority’ driving tests after a four week lockdown forced local driving instructors to be out of work, with all lessons and tests put on hold for a second time this year. Despite the welcomed news, Fermanagh folk are now concerned over the impact Stormont’s four […]
Little hope of rules for labour wards being lifted
HOPES for an intervention from Robin Swann to lift Covid restrictions on labour wards has been deemed “unlikely” as leading midwife union warns that rules must continue to keep “mothers and babies safe.” The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) issued a plea to those calling for a blanket reopening of services to recognise the infection […]
Residents ‘horrified’ as car set on fire
LOCALS from the Roslea area have been left “horrified” following an incident which involved a vehicle being overturned and burnt out in the community centre carpark of the village on Halloween night. High levels of disruption and anti-social behaviour continued into the early hours of Sunday morning, which involved harassment to nearby residents with fireworks […]
Tommy celebrates 70 years a pioneer
IT’S smiles all round for the many friends and family of popular Lisnaskea man Tommy McDermott, who recently celebrated 70 years of being a Pioneer. To acknowledge his achievement, the 87-year-old was proudly presented with a certificate in honour of his success. “This is a great achievement for Tommy”, explained one relative. “Even though he […]
Playing behind closed doors the new normal
THE show must go on as Fermanagh took on Laois in their last league game behind closed doors to an eerily quite Brewster Park on Saturday. Attention now turns to the win-or-bust Ulster Championship opener ten days from now where there won’t be a single supporter on site to cheer on the county team in […]
Covid-19 restrictions take heavy toll on expectant mums
WOMEN across Fermanagh have called for Covid restrictions on maternity services to be changed in order to allow partners into wards during early labour and after birth. In a heartbreaking appeal, a number of Lisnaskea mothers-to-be told the Herald how current restrictions has had a “devastating impact” on their mental health. At the moment, Trust […]
Spike of Covid cases ‘linked to local wedding’
The numbers in Cavan were among the highest in Europe last week.
Family mourns “brightest little star”
The 20-year-old who passed away last Wednesday will be forever remembered by family and close friends for her “sweet, beautiful and caring” nature.
Hard work and resilience cause for celebration!
ST KEVIN’S COLLEGE have honoured top students as proud parents tune in ‘virtually’ to celebrate the outstanding success of their young people. “This is a very different prize giving ceremony, with strict social distancing in place, parents viewing their child receiving an award online rather than sitting down in the audience,” explained principal Gary Kelly. […]