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 […]

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Wild fire fears as dry weather set to continue


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 […]

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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 […]