FURTHER strike action has been scheduled to take place at SWAH this week after failed negotiations between health unions across the North and the Department of Health. From 10am to 2pm on Friday, all Unison members from the Western Trust at SWAH, Omagh Hospital and Altnagelvin Hospital. Patricia McKeown, Regional Secretary of Unison said, “The […]
Daughter fears for dad’s (85) health after burglary
FOLLOWING the horrific burglary of an 85-year-old pensioner’s home in Lisnaskea, his daughter Alva Hunter, who lives in Australia, has spoken out against the perpetrators who attacked the family home when her elderly father was out for the evening. Speaking to the Herald she said, “Obviously this has been such a traumatic event for my […]
‘SHOCK AND HEARTBREAK’ AT DEATH OF LITTLE OISIN
THE communities of Teemore and Derrylin has been left heartbroken following the tragic death of 5-year-old Oisin McGovern after battling a short illness. Oisin from Crook Road, Derrylea, Derrylin, passed away on Saturday 28 December, with his loving parents Declan and Joanne by his side. His close family and wider community circle have been left […]
‘Straddle’ businessman dies after short illness
POPULAR businessman Sean McCrory of Lowerybane, Belleek has passed away peacefully at SWAH after battling a short illness. The Tyrone native and former owner of the popular ‘Straddle Service Station’ is survived by his wife Pat and daughter Nicola, who as a family “played a big part in the local community of Belleek.” He was […]
GARDAI launch new search for missing Tony Lynch
Gardai began a search of Gortnawinny Lake and Drum Lough (Monaghan) today for missing person Tony Lynch. The father of four who disappeared eighteen years ago, was last seen at the Hibernia Hotel, Clones at 6pm on January 6 2002 and earlier on Fermanagh Street, Clones at 2pm. Sgt Niall Leech told the Herald that […]
Ryan puts his best foot forward for Women’s Aid
LOCAL MAN Ryan Elliott has certainly put his best foot forward this Christmas, after the Ballinamallard solicitor raised £2,850 by undertaking a half-marathon challenge in support of Women’s Aid. While festivities got underway in households elsewhere, the Newry based solicitor took to the roads with his cousin Maria Elliott on Christmas morning to complete a […]
Community in shock after Brookeborough death
Police preparing report after the man passed away on St Stephen’s Day.
Future looks bright as Lisnaskea in line for new centre
THE Carrosyl Community centre is right at the heartbeat of the Sylvan Hill and Carrowshee neighbourhood, the non-profit group organisation was founded back in 2001, with the mission to improve the quality of life for all residents of Carrowshee Park and Sylvan Hill. Over the years, the non-profit organisation has only grew from strength to […]
It’s long odds on a white Christmas…
Bookmakers and forecasters believe parts of the UK will see snow this Christmas, however odds for the North aren’t looking to promising with a 5/1 chance of snowfall. Any dreams of seeing Fermanagh covered in a white blanket of snow after years of hoping appear to have been dashed as early predictions show no sign […]
Fed-up health professionals ‘forced to emigrate’
Recent figures showed that only 18% of doctors in the North who finish their degree in medicine are choosing to further their training.