THERE is good news on the Covid front in Fermanagh this week, where case numbers have fallen significantly. The shrinking case numbers may be related to recent government advice to use lateral flow tests only, due to the high demand for PCR testing, with people required to self-report their positive test when using a lateral […]
‘They have been pathetic’
A LOCAL teacher has hit out at the Department of Education, claiming it is letting pupils down by not taking urgent action to tackle an impending exams crisis. With Covid continuing to challenge schools, the education system is currently facing the same staff crisis as the health service. Teachers fear this is impacting pupils’ learning not just […]
SWAH ‘surplus capacity’ used for hip operations
PATIENTS are traveling from across the North to the SWAH for long-awaited hip replacements, as part of an arrangement to make use of the “surplus theatre capacity” at the Enniskillen hospital. It had been rumoured in the local area recently that an unused ward at SWAH had been taken over by a private health provider. […]
Fermanagh united in grief at killing of Ashling Murphy
THE PEOPLE of Fermanagh have joined in the outpouring of grief seen across Ireland in recent days following the murder of Tullamore teacher, Ashling Murphy. From Belleek to Tempo, Enniskillen to Roslea, vigils were held across the county at the weekend in memory of the talented and much loved 23-year-old who was murdered while out jogging […]
Plans in the works for Necarne caravan park
PLANS are in motion to create a caravan park at the historic Necarne Estate in Irvinestown. Two years ago the Council approved a 99-year lease to Gardrum Holdings Ltd for the development of the 230-acre estate, home to Castle Irvine, as a potential holiday retreat. The plans put forward at the time centred on preserving and enhancing the […]
Fermanagh OT Carmel scoops top award
Carmel said the recognition was especially welcome in light of the challenges of the past years of the pandemic.
Fermanagh health staffing crisis “extremely concerning”
“From children’s services to mental health and disability, we’ve been identifying contingency plans to try to sustain services.”
Omicron fails to put dampener on couple’s big day
“Take everything in your stride, and at the end of the day remember the reason you’re getting married in the first place.”
Babies transferred as SWAH neonatal service slashed
“Staffing levels within neonatal at SWAH has been and remains an issue.”
Vigil for Ashling in Enniskillen this evening
“We are completely heartbroken and shocked at the cruel loss of our dear friend, Ashling Murphy.”