THE FINE weather may have been keeping everyone in good spirits, a warning has been issued that the current dry sunny spell has significantly increased the risk of wildfires locally. Two weeks ago people wild fires spread across several local mountains, hills and gorse here in the county, while in neighbouring Tyrone communities have been […]
Fear seriously ill avoiding hospital due to Covid threa
THE FERMANAGH public has been urged not to put off seeking medical treatment for potentially serious conditions due to the current health crisis. Last week the Health Service Journal, a publication for medical professionals, warned the current viral outbreak could have “unintended consequences” that “could do more harm than good.” It went on to explain […]
All quiet on the western front…
OVER the sunny Easter weekend there were fears some in Fermanagh may make the unnecessary journey across the border to enjoy the beaches in Donegal, but thankfully it was all quiet on the western front. Speaking to the Herald after what was most likely the quietest bank holiday Monday the town has ever seen, tourism […]
Community Transport scheme is at the ready!
WITH its deep knowledge of basically every road in the county, Fermanagh Community Transport (FCT) has been putting its logistical skills to vital use during the current lockdown, ensuring no one goes without due to the crisis. The hard working crew of FCT are no strangers to helping people in isolated areas across the county […]
Delivery service a godsend for those lockdown gardeners
Despite the mental health benefits, garden centres here are still not allowed to open.
Jolene’s online party to spread birthday cheer
It hasn’t been much fun having a birthday during the lockdown but one local woman is making the best of things!
‘We will come out of this better people and community’
PEOPLE IN Fermanagh must continue working as one, which will be how we survive the current challenges and come out the other side of this crisis together. That is the message from local councillor Thomas O’Reilly, who is chairman of the cross-community group Newtownbutler Together. Cllr O’Reilly said as tough as times may be at […]
Teenager who died following Enniskillen stabbing named
Police have launched a murder investigation following the teen’s death.
GAA club vows to keep going with online Lotto
AS THE Covid-19 lockdown continues, GAA club lottos across Fermanagh are taking the innovative step to move fully online. Tempo Maguires’ lotto is the latest club draw to be moved online. Popular with people across the local community, and not just sports fans, the club’s jackpot currently stands at £10,000. Other clubs that have also […]
Urgent search for more safety gear for brave workers
THE WESTERN Trust has been “relentlessly trying” to source more supplies of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) for its local staff, as it gears up for an expected surge in Covid-19 patients this week. Since the outbreak began concerns have been growing that staff at SWAH and other health care workers in the area did not […]