By Mark McGoldrick AS THE hospitals around the country continue to fight against yet another wave of Covid-19, a number of footballers from the Erne Gaels Belleek club have been doing their bit to provide some much needed support to our local healthcare staff. Six players from the Erne Gaels club have signed up […]
‘Horrendous pressure’in midst of Covid admissions surge
A COVID ward manager at the South West Acute Hospital (SWAH) has spoken out about the “horrendous pressure” staff are facing every day as they struggle to cope with the huge surge in admissions during recent weeks. Sister Mairead Boyd, who oversees Ward 9, said that the last two weeks had definitely been the worst […]
Council charging health service over £5k rent per week
The Council said it was unable to offer use of its facilities free of charge, and said it did all it could to keep its charges to a minimum.
Fraudsters capitalising on Covid scam warning
This week, the Police are warning of a phishing text that is circulating falsely informing people they are eligible for a Covid vaccine.
Council rates hike likely this month
“I would say this is not the time to bring increases about but it has to be voted on.”
Options considered for St Patrick’s Day celebrations
FOR the second consecutive year there will be no organised St Patrick’s Day parade in Enniskillen. As the community continues to feel the wrath of the pandemic the Council has confirmed that it will not organise or support parades this March. Across the country parades and events have been affected by coronavirus for almost a […]
Security threat prevents SWAH getting Covid-19 support
BRITISH military personnel will not be deployed to help at the SWAH due to security concerns. Last week it was announced over 100 medically trained members of the military were to be brought in to the North to assist and support hospital staff in their continuing fight against Covid. The announcement was not been as […]
Cardiologist’s striking video watched over 100,000 time
A SENIOR doctor has made an emotive appeal to Fermanagh people to follow public health guidelines as SWAH continues to fight the battle against the virus. Dr Monica Monaghan, consultant cardiologist at the South West Acute Hospital provided a behind the scenes look at what working on the front line is like at present. Speaking […]
Young Harry’s ‘egg-cellent’ Covid lockdown venture
By Mark McGoldrick OVER the past 12 months, 10-year old Harry Hoy has turned his love of farming and animals into a profitable business venture. Harry, a Springfield native, has always had a passion for farming and during the Covid-19 lockdowns, Harry, along with some help from his family, has launched his own little egg […]