The the aim of the new initiative is to reduce pressure and footfall by redirecting patients away from the ED.
Covid cases falling but SWAH admissions grow
It appears the the post-Christmas surge in cases is beginning to abate.
Major refurbishment plan for town monument
TWO historic Fermanagh monuments are to undergo conservation work to help preserve them for generations to come. The Department for Communities has announced that Devenish monastic site is one of five sites across the North where essential conservation work is to be carried out over the next 18-24 months. While the sixth century site will […]
Pet passports now needed to travel from here to Britain
FERMANAGH pet owners who plan to travel to and from Britain with their pets now that Brexit rules have come into force must make sure they comply with a whole new range of regulations. While the end of the Brexit transition period did not mean any changes when it comes to bringing pets across the […]
Motorists reminded to get their green cards sorted!
The Herald understands it will be at the discretion of An Garda Siochana if they require a motorist to present their green card when stopped.
Stop transfer test for the sake of youth mental health
WHILE exams for pupils at second level have been cancelled, some controversial transfer tests for primary pupils may still be going ahead. Locally, both St Michael’s College and Mount Lourdes Grammar School already announced they would not be holding transfer tests this year several months ago. However, on its website, the Enniskillen Royal Grammar School […]
Minister’s decision to eventually cancel exams welcomed
AFTER weeks and months of resisting calls from parents, politicians and in particular students, Education Minister Peter Weir has finally agreed to cancel this year’s GCSE and A Level exams. Minister Weir, who had resisted continuous calls for the exams to be cancelled, finally decided to pull the plug after similar decisions were taken in […]
Empty shelves… Brexit delivery issues persisting
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 […]