CONTROL measures have been introduced in parts of Fermanagh after bird flu was detected on the border with Monaghan. A restriction zone, as well as extra protection and surveillance measures, have been enforced around the infected premises to present the spread of the disease to other flocks in the wider area. The measures, which came […]
Protest planned for emergency SWAH Council meeting
A number of other events are also taking place tonight, including a launch of an international appeal, a community meeting, and a 5k fundraiser.
New conditions hampering SWAH recruitment
New Department surgery conditions hamper chances of saving services
Belleek school girl’s impassioned plea to health chiefs
“I am really sad to hear that emergency surgical operations may be stopping at the SWAH.”
WATCH: Adrian Dunbar adds his backing to SWAH campaign
“I would implore everyone involved, including in government and within the civil service as we have no Executive at the moment, to reconsider.”
Erne Generating Stations anniversary celebrations
AS the celebrations of the 70th anniversary of the River Erne Generating Stations at Cliff and Cathaleen’s Fall, the ESB recently held a special dinner to recognise its long-service employees. Officially opened by the Taoiseach of the time, Séan Lemass, in October 1952, the building of the dams on the Erne between Belleek and Ballyshannon was […]
Police dealing with “large altercation” in Enniskillen
Police are at the scene of the incident this afternoon.
Department responds to recruitment claims
THE DEPARTMENT of Health has stated the current threat to SWAH emergency surgery is a result of a fragile workforce, but that “no amount of additional funding or workforce planning can resolve this challenge alone.” The Department was responding to questions from the Herald regarding the revelation that conditions set out in its June review of […]
Surgery threat putting students off training at SWAH
Claims Fermanagh is now “missing out on good doctors” as students are being put off studying at the SWAH due to the threat to its services.