MANY in Fermanagh are struggling to cope with the loneliness of the lockdown. While rural isolation has been a perennial problem in the county, since the Covid-19 crisis began even those living in towns or who have never felt isolated before are now feeling cut off. The levels of local loneliness have been clear with […]
Closure of rural post office blow to community
COA POST Office has closed temporarily and, with the ongoing uncertainty surrounding the Covid-19 crisis, it is not known when it will reopen. The branch closed at the end of March, which the Post Office has said was “due to unforeseen circumstances.” Now it has said it is not known when it will reopen. “Currently […]
Parents playing their part during pandemic
Parents are encouraged to play with their children as much as possible.
Western Trust going through 70,000 face masks a week
The Trust is continue to source PPE from various sources.
Public urged to stay on this side of border
THERE has been uproar in Fermanagh’s border counties after it was revealed a loophole means day trippers from the North cannot be fined or arrested for breaching social distancing rules in the South. An Garda Siochana are continuing to carry out checkpoints along the border as part of Operation Fanacht, and will turn back northern […]
SWAH staff stop to pay tribute to lost colleagues
Staff gathered, together but apart, at sites across the Western Trust on Tuesday.
Nursing home evacuated over Covid-19 fears
A BALLYSHANNON nursing home has been evacuated over concerns of a possible Covid-19 outbreak at the facility. The Irish Red Cross and Irish Civil Defence Forces were drafted in to help evacuate 19 patients from the Rock Community Hospital in the border town last week. The Herald understands a number of staff at the home […]
Drink drivers still on the roads despite lockdown
THE PUBS may be closed and the county may be on lockdown, but sadly there are a still drivers willing to get behind the wheel after having a few drinks. While no local figures are yet available for the Fermanagh area exclusively, the PSNI has revealed that over the past fortnight its officers have arrested […]
New app launched to help worried parents
WITH FERMANAGH schools closed, meaning children and young people are at home and spending much more time on phones and tablets, it is important parents can know they are safe and protected online. To that end a new safeguarding app has been launched so parents and carers can access advice and information on the various […]