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Lockdown restrictions extended until April


The Stormont ministers have agreed to extend the Covid19 lockdown restrictions until April 1. The current lockdown was planned until March 5 but Health Minister Robin Swann previously warned that these restrictions could be extended further. It is expected that a review of the measures will take place on March 18. The strict measures were […]

Getting geared up for St Patrick’s


Fermanagh and Omagh District Council are now inviting expressions of interest from constituted groups from across the district who are keen to take part in this year’s St Patrick’s Festival. The Council would like to hear from any constituted community, arts, sports, cultural, heritage, linguistic or other groups who would like to take part in […]

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 […]

Covid forces Lourdes pilgrimage cancellation for a second year


FOR THE second year in a row, Covid has forced the annual Fermanagh pilgrimage to Lourdes. It’s been an annual feature of the life in the local diocese for the past 50 years, however the Diocese of Clogher Pilgrimage to Lourdes, which was due to take place from July 5-11, has decided not to go […]

Covid forces postponement of red flag cancer surgeries


The Western Trust has apologised for postponing all its red flag cancer surgery and treatments, as a result of the latest surge in the number of critically ill Covid patients. Geraldine McKay, director of acute services for the Western Trust said: “The Western Trust has taken the very difficult but necessary decision to postpone all […]