WITH a spate of incidents on both sides of the Fermanagh border in recent weeks there have been calls for more to be done to tackle rural crime. Since mid-October there have been a number of crimes in west Cavan, Leitrim, and here in Fermanagh. Quads bikes, lawnmowers, and other agricultural equipment have been stolen […]
Herald readers come out in support of refugees
THE FERMANAGH community has come out in force to say it welcomes the Syrian refugee families who are to make their home here. Five families are to be settled in Enniskillen as part of a special government programme to help vulnerable families fleeing the brutal war in Syria. Last week the Herald reported on how […]
Fears for future of cross-border buses
FERMANAGH people could be in for major disruption post-Brexit, with fears now growing for the future of cross-border bus travel, including the busy number 30 Dublin route. Bus Eireann has told the Herald any hardening of the border as a result of Brexit could mean a delay in services which would force them to “review” […]
‘School sports cuts are taking massive toll on health’
CHILDREN’S health is going to suffer as a direct result of cuts to the school sports curriculum. That’s the message from Fermanagh school principals after the Department of Education last week confirmed it was to cut a £1.3 million programme that employed either an Ulster GAA coach or an IFA soccer coach in primary schools […]
FAMILY PLEA: ‘Please just let her rest in peace!’
A GRIEVING aunt has made a direct appeal to whoever is taking personal items from her niece’s grave to “let her rest in peace.” Young mother-of-four Carolyn Hicks from Enniskillen died shortly before Christmas last. She was laid to rest at Cross Cemetery. Over the past six weeks, however, wreaths and other items left on […]
Pay freeze health workers warn of huge strike action
Fermanagh health sector workers could be taking to picket lines in the new year if something isn’t done to improve their working conditions.
Annual Graan car draw launched
Taking place at the Killyhevlin Hotel on November 23rd, this year’s dinner dance features country singer Johnny Brady a
Current GP situation “unsustainable”
THERE have been renewed calls for health chiefs to meet with local representatives over ongoing issues of GP cover in the county, following the recent chaos in Lisnaskea. The town’s Maple Health Centre was already under pressure even before it saw its patient load significantly increase with GP retirements and the closure of other surgeries […]
