Plea to start mass testing in county


THERE has been a public plea to start mass testing across the county to prevent the spread of Covid-19. Fresh into his new role, as appointed councillor for Erne East, Eamon Keenan told the Herald, it was his belief that in the current crisis while social distancing remains very important, the government needs to start […]


Anger as crowds flock to beaches despite virus


LOCAL people have been up in arms since images emerged across social media on Sunday with regards to the mass of people gathered on both Bundoran and Rossnowlagh beaches, making things appear ‘normal’ while the midst of a pandemic. Although guidelines issued by both governments across the country advised people to stay in-doors, it would […]


Rising GAA star has sights set on career Down Under


FERMANAGH GAA’S rising star Ultan Kelm, still has his eyes set on life Down Under, as the 20 year old is due to start Aussie Rules trials in Australia over a two week period.  Despite fears of flights being cancelled due to widespread panic over the coronavirus, the Belleek native is confident that nothing will […]


Home-testing kits’ are expected here within weeks


The Covid-19 pandemic has locals future-proofing for what is yet to come. In light of this, home testing kits for the virus have been developed by pharmaceutical companies to provide swift testing and potential results within ten minutes, compared to the NHS process which could take hours.  The Pillbox Pharmacy in Irvinestown are among those […]


Skea healthcentre moves closer as plans get green light


LISNASKEA Health Centre is one step closer to new beginnings after health officials gave the go-ahead for work to commence on relocating the Maple Healthcare centre to the old site of the Lisnaskea High School at the opposite end of the town.  Local MLA, Sean Lynch welcomed the decision after liaising with the DoH (department […]


Water hiding potholes from unwitting Lisnaskea drivers


LOCAL people have been up in arms over issues regarding unsafe potholes on the Castle Lane road, Lisnaskea.   One local resident informed the Herald, “It’s a concern for anyone driving, the fact they have been reported and little is being done about it is a real concern. If you are in the front living […]


Old school to rescue as floodwaters take toll…


‘WHERE there’s a will there’s a way’, is the motto for pupils at Killyhommon Primary School, Boho, who had to relocate to the local community centre for lessons due to excessive flooding on school grounds.  For two consecutive days last week, school principal Mrs Resha Rasdale made the decision to move lessons so that, “more […]