IT’S one thing reading and writing about it, but it’s hard to fully comprehend the ever-escalating crisis in our local health system until you experience it for yourself. For the past year-and-a-half, I’ve been speaking with local patients forced to make the more than 100-mile round trip to Altnagelvin for treatment since the removal of emergency general […]
Concern over impact of new Fermanagh bypass bridge
THE are calls for the new bridge planned as part of the Enniskillen Bypass project to be re-designed to reflect and complement its stunning lakeland surroundings. A group of concerned local citizens have urged the powers-that-be to rethink the current “standard, off-the-shelf” design of the crossing at the start of the planned bypass on the A4. In […]
Teemore Cross speed limit to remain 40 mph
THERE will be no change to the speed limit at Teemore Cross, the Infrastructure Minister has confirmed. Last month the local Council wrote to the Department of Infrastructure to express concern about safety on the road, requesting the Department examined ways to improve the crossing, and asking for a review of the speed limit at […]
Update on Fermanagh Geopark development plans
PLANS for two exciting developments within the Cuilcagh Lakelands Geopark are progressing, though both will take plenty of time and money to complete. Earlier this year the ‘Herald revealed the details of proposals for a multi-million pound development of Lough Navar Forest, which is officially part of the UNESCO-recognised Geopark. These plans include a new visitor centre, car […]
Lisnaskea patients have increased seven fold
THE NUMBER of patients on the books at the Lisnaskea GP surgery has increased seven fold in the past decade, new figures have shown. According to the data released last week by the Department of Health’s Business Services Organisation (BSO), the number of patients registered with a GP at Maple Group Practice in the town has jumped from just […]
Daniel O’Donnell issues plea to fans to beware of scam
FERMANAGH fans of Daniel O’Donnell have once again been urged by the singer to beware of scammers impersonating him. The plea from the Donegal legend comes after a fan in the US was tricked by fraudsters into forking out in the belief she was sending money to the star. “I just want to impress upon you again […]
Back to school for US Envoy Kennedy
US SPECIAL Envoy, Joe Kennedy III, enjoyed a warm local welcome at two local schools last week. Kicking off his trip with a visit to the Model PS in Enniskillen last Thursday, where he joined in the poignant D-Day anniversary commemorations, Mr Kennedy then made good on his promise to visit St Mary’s PS in Fivemiletown, after hearing […]
Fermanagh man quits as senior Tory adviser
A FERMANAGH man who was a senior adviser to the Conservative party has quit the party in response to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s decision to leave a D-Day commemoration early, citing the Enniskillen bomb as a “catalyst” for his resignation. With the election campaigning now underway in earnest, Mr Sunak caused controversy last week after leaving the event in Normandy to […]
Life on hold for Fermanagh patient in pain ‘24/7’
A FERMANAGH woman who has been suffering in constant pain without treatment for almost two years has spoken of how she has been left unable to live her life. Caroline Diver from Enniskillen is one of many local patients left in the lurch by the reduction in local osteoporosis services. More than a year-and-a-half after first being diagnosed with the […]
Gildernew ‘not overly optimistic’ on EU election
‘We’re still in the mix’ the Fermanagh South Tyrone MP said, however she has conceded it is unlikely she will be elected.