Fermanagh urged to take part in Big Garden Birdwatch


THE PEOPLE of Fermanagh are being encouraged to take part in the RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch again this year, which is happening this weekend. Last year the annual survey – which takes place across the whole of the UK each January and is an important barometer of the health of our bird population, and our environment […]


Fermanagh’s Philip is ‘Ireland’s Own’


FERMANAGH man Philip Darcy hit the national headlines over Christmas, when his dedication to recording the history of the local showbands was featured in one of the country’s favourite magazines. An institution in many homes across the county, Ireland’s Own ran a two-page spread on Philip in its popular festive annual, its biggest publication of […]


Ammonia plan could cost our farmers tens of thousands


THE NEW draft ammonia strategy could cost Fermanagh farmers tens of thousands, forcing many to turn to contractors if they cannot afford the new equipment required. That was the message from Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) president David Brown last week when asked about why farmers were so worried about the new draft plan, which was […]


Fresh fears for Brexit border


PLANS by the Westminster government to plough ahead with plans to introduce a visa system for non-Irish nationals, which it is looking likely will see checks on the Fermanagh border. While in Stormont all focus is on the Brexit Protocol, which was agreed between the UK and EU in order to keep the border fluid […]


Farmers’ concern over impact of draft ammonia strategy


THERE are concerns over the practical and financial impact DAERA’s new draft ammonia strategy will have on Fermanagh farmers. Last week the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) launched a consultation on the long-awaited strategy, which is aimed at reducing ammonia emissions, which have an adverse affect on the environment and public health. Director of […]


Review is hampering efforts to save SWAH surgery


DESPITE previously denying they played a direct role in the collapse of SWAH emergency general surgery, the Western Trust has now confirmed the Department’s of Health’s new surgery standards are making it extremely difficult to save and sustain the life-saving service in Enniskillen. As reported by the Herald back in November, the Review of General […]


Safety fears as busy road begins to crumble


THERE are safety concerns over the state of a very busy local road which has begun to crumble away at one side, leaving a sheer drop, as a result of drivers attempting to avoid potholes. Cllr Sheamus Greene last week shared a shocking video of the Knocks Road in Lisnaskea, which showed the danger facing […]


Concern over doctors leaving SWAH


THERE is concern over reports doctors are leaving the South West Acute Hospital as a result of the ongoing issues over emergency general surgery, including working practices at the hospital. Local campaign group Save Our Acute Services (SOAS) has told the Herald it is aware of several consultants who have left the hospital since the threat to […]