UNIONIST leaders in Fermanagh are being urged to call for the removal of ‘offensive’ UVF flags in Enniskillen and elsewhere in the county. Jemma Dolan MLA says her offce has been contacted by residents and members of the business community over the ‘sinister’ flying of flags celebrating a terrorist organisation which was responsible for over […]
‘Back off Boris’ protest at Belcoo this weekend
THERE will be a protest on Belcoo bridge this Saturday to demonstrate local concern over the British Government’s threat to trigger Article 16, and to show support for the Brexit Protocol. The demonstration will be part of a series of protests taking place at various points on the border calling on Boris Johnson to ‘back off’. […]
Bumpy road ahead as contracting issues could delay local resurfacing
FERMANAGH motorists could be in for a bumpy road ahead after it emerged contracting issues at the Roads Service may delay local resurfacing projects until next April. Cllr Sheamus Greene was part of a small group of Erne East councillors to meet with officials from the Department of Infrastructure (DfI) Roads Service last Thursday for a discussion on […]
Concern over reduction of occupied beds
THERE is growing concern over the reduction of occupied beds at the SWAH, particularly in surgical and maternity services. Figures seen by the ‘Herald have revealed the number of occupied beds at the Enniskillen hospital fell from 70,424 in 2018 to 60,802 in 2020. While Covid restrictions may understandably account for some of that reduction, a breakdown […]
Dark sky plans as aurora shines over Belcoo
The Council is exploring plans for a dark sky park in Fermanagh.
Concern as bird flu edges closer to Fermanagh
“This is not just something for large commercial premises to be concerned about.”
Police treating Enniskillen poster as “hate incident”
An investigation has been launched into the Armistice Day posters which suggested the Union flag represents occupation and inequality.
Booster jab no shows putting pressure on services
“We want to see an end to this, and obviously the booster will aid that.”
Sharp rise in Fermanagh Covid infections
There were 322 cases in Fermanagh postcode areas, up from 250 last week.
Bird of prey causes ‘buzz’ around Lisnaskea
IT WASN’T too long ago this would have been a rare sight, a beautiful bird of prey soaring across the skies of a local town. Thanks to the resurgence in buzzard populations across Ireland and the UK in recent years, though, this feathered Fermanagh resident may be a familiar face to many locals in Lisnaskea. […]