Right across Fermanagh, people have been torn from spending time with their loved ones during lockdown. However, while families can still enjoy catching up through a kitchen window, or staying 2 metres apart in a garden – for many who are living further afield, social distancing of this kind is considered a “luxury.” Catriona Campbell […]
Don’t let your worries take over your life!
Whether you’re plagued with money worries or you’re afraid of catching Covid-19, counsellor and psychotherapist Niall Greene tells the Herald’s Jodie Curran there’s so much you can do to manage your mental health. “It is understandable that people are feeling overwhelmed and anxious during this time due to fear of the unknown, financial stress, anxiety […]
Fermanagh’s GAA women still doing their county proud!
FERMANAGH’S GAA women have yet again done their county proud, as the Erne squad successfully tackled the ‘marathon a day’ challenge over the past week on social media. The team came together to raise over £5,000 so far for three local charities, Fermanagh Women’s Aid, Enniskillen Food Bank and the Aisling Centre, with high hopes […]
Reopening cemeteries ‘source of great comfort’
CEMETERIES operated by Fermanagh District Council have reopened to the public following a decision made by the Executive to amend The Health Protection (Coronavirus Restrictions) Regulations. Since Saturday, cemeteries at Breandrum and Cross in Enniskillen reopened under their normal opening hours, however, they will remain closed to visitors during funeral services and burials. Chairwoman of […]
‘I’m feeling out of this world’ – Covid survivor (90)
90-year-old Kathleen McCain has came out on top in the fight of her life after a battle with Covid-19 at SWAH. The plucky pensioner received treatment on the Covid Ward, before being transferred to Drumclay Transitional Unit in Enniskillen for further care and rehabilitation. Kathleen had become unwell at her home some weeks ago and […]
Cancer survivor beats Covid in the fight of her life
AFTER bringing three children into the world and fighting off cancer eight years ago, Newtownbutler woman Margaret Byrne never expected that her toughest challenge was yet to come at the age of 73. Margaret tested positive for Covid-19 when rushed into SWAH by ambulance from her family home. Despite being told by health professionals that […]
“We’re last in line for vital protection”
“It really does feel that we are always the very last to be thought about and totally forgotten in the chain of care and nursing.”
Lockdown… What lockdown?
HERALD readers have been left “outraged” over the number of people saw outdoors, driving on roads and doing social shopping over the last two days as temperatures increased and the sun came out across the county. Despite warnings to stay at home and save lives, it would appear that many people are conjuring up their […]
Illegal dumping as recycle centre is forced to close
LOCAL people have been left outraged following reports of “excessive dumping” at the recycling centre in Lisnaskea after the council was forced to close the facility because it could not cope with the volume of material being dumped. One concerned resident who lives close by told the Herald; “These bags of rubbish have been left […]
Answering the call: retired nurse returns to frontline
FRANCIS Smith, a former sister over the Critical Care Unit at SWAH has came out of retirement in order to help her colleagues in one of the toughest and most frightening battles she has faced in a career that spans over 29 years. Speaking to the Herald about this experience and coming back to the […]