A FERMANAGH couple have raised health concerns over the conditions on the Enniskillen to Belfast bus route, after a “traumatic” pre-Christmas journey during which they endured “suffocating” heat. The couple also called for simple steps to be taken to improve the lacking public transport provision in the county, particularly in light of local patients now […]
Traffic flowing well despite Enniskillen light outage
Traffic is currently flowing freely at Enniskillen’s busiest junction, despite the fact all it’s traffic lights have been out of order for at least an
Meeting on SWAH consultation tonight at Fermanagh House
The SOAS meeting will consider how the group and the community should best engage with the consultation on the collapse of SWAH emergency surgery.
Local nurses leaving ‘in droves’ to work with agencies
LOCAL emergency care nurses are leaving the public health system in their droves for agencies, while 90 per cent of newly qualified local doctors are either leaving the country or are starting their career as locums. That was the message from Western Trust HR director Karen Hargen and medical director Dr Brendan Lavery during a […]
Progress made towards Concepta Leonard inquest
FIVE years following her heartbreaking killing, the inquest into the death of popular Fermanagh woman Concepta Leonard is expected to finally begin in the coming months. The 51-year-old, who was known as Connie to her family and friends, died on May 15th, 2017 after being attacked at her home on Abbey Road, Maguiresbridge. Her then 30-year-old […]
Celebrating the feast of county’s own St Fanchea
LAST Sunday not only marked the first day of the new year, but also the feast of Fermanagh’s own St Fanchea, who is one of several revered saints to be celebrated on the Lough Erne Pilgrim Trail. While her name is well known around the county, and Enniskillen parishioners will also be familiar with her face from the […]
Sr Bridie Rogers remembered as a ‘remarkable woman’
TRIBUTES have been paid to Fermanagh nun Sr Bridie Rogers, who passed away at the weekend following a long life dedicated to helping others. Sr Rogers, who spent 70 years serving as a Sister of Mercy, passed away on New Year’s Eve surrounded by her family and fellow nuns, and was laid to rest at the […]
Shock and sadness following death of Mgr Richard Mohan
Coonian man Mgr Mohan was a former prior of Lough Derg and was credited with modernising the holy site.
Public asked to ‘play your part’ in easing health pressures
Patients have been asked to use services most appropriate for their condition, and to stay at home if they have symptoms of a respiratory infection.
New car park and picnic plan for local beauty spot
A NEW car park and picnic area has been proposed for Lough Navar, with the Council set to give the plans the green light. Two car parks have been proposed for 170m north east of Lough Achork and 50m north of Meenameen Lough, at the spectacular Lough Navar Forest Park near Derrygonnelly. As well as […]