WHILE it is nowhere near as bad as it could have been without a deal being reached, the realities of Brexit are continuing to bite in Fermanagh this week. As reported in the Herald last week, since Brexit became a reality on January 1 both businesses and residents here in the county have been experiencing […]
Public realm scheme steady progress despite set backs
DESPITE being behind schedule due to the Covid pandemic, the Enniskillen Public Realm scheme is continuing to make steady progress, with work continuing this month. Work on the £5 million revamp project, which will see the town centre getting a make over complete with new paths, art, lighting and landscaping, began in February last year. […]
Mountain Rescue team urges walkers to be prepared
WITH WINTER far from over, anyone planning a mountain hike or hill walk over the coming months is urged to “be prepared.” Since the new year the North West Mountain Rescue Team (NWMRT) has already been called out to assist a number of hikers on a snowy Cuilcagh and on neighbouring icy mountains south of […]
Public urged to stay at home as Trust issues warning
THE WESTERN Trust is pleading with everyone in the community to stay at home and do all they can to stem the spread of the virus, with SWAH launching its “extreme surge planning” as it struggles to cope with the growing number of Covid patients. Trust management has warned the number of Covid positive patients […]
Vaccine ‘a no brainer’ for Fermanagh doctor
Dr O’Hare said the benefits of the vaccine far outweigh any potential small risk of the vaccine.
Care homes struggle with growing Covid challenges
JUST LIKE the SWAH, local care homes are struggling to cope with continued staff absences and the rising cases of Covid in the community. Up until the end of December there had been 20 recorded outbreaks of Covid at care homes declared to the Western Trust. At the same time, homes in the Trust area […]
Health workers concerned over Covid vaccine changes
“These are staff who have worked throughout this pandemic.”
Massive surge in local Covid cases
FERMANAGH has recorded its highest number of positive Covid cases in a single week, with more than twice as many positive test results in the past seven days than in the entire first nine months of the pandemic combined. The total number of people to have tested positive in the Fermanagh and Omagh District has […]
Local shoppers already losing out to Brexit
Shoppers warned of impending delivery issues from online retailers