The heads of both Clogher dioceses said that despite the hardship of this year, God is still amongst us.
Christmas Cheer gifts delivered to isolated older residents
“Our senior citizens are particularly vulnerable at this time of year, now more so than ever.”
Family’s disappointment at being apart at Christmas
Many families in Fermanagh and beyond are heading toward Christmas with the potential of not seeing family and friends due to current restrictions.
Christmas caution urged as Covid cases continue to rise
AS COVID continues to run rampant in Fermanagh, with SWAH admissions soaring and a heartbreaking rise in local deaths in the past week, the community is being urged to be as cautious as possible this Christmas. The current infection rate in Fermanagh is almost 180, just under the rate in London which was this week […]
Lights brighten the spirit in Lisnaskea this Christmas
? WHILE 2020 has given Fermanagh folk very little to smile about, Lisnaskea’s Christmas light display has had quite the opposite effect by highlighting the importance of small communities coming together in a time of crisis. “2020 has been a very challenging year for everyone,” explained Ashley Charles from the Lisnaskea Christmas Lights Association. “It […]
Businesses forced to ‘shut-up-shop’ feel let down
LOCAL business owners who have been forced to shut-up-shop once again due to Stormont enforcement’s have said they feel ‘let down’ during this pandemic, with many now in doubt over whether they can make a full recovery. Lisnaskea chef and businessman Glen Cawley, blasted Stormont Ministers for ‘letting businesses down’ when they needed them the […]
Niamh and Conor tie the knot… eventually!
WHILE Covid restrictions on weddings continue to cause heartbreak among many local couples. For new bride Niamh McGovern, planning her big day within ‘five weeks’ to husband Conor last month proved to be no task, having loved him since the age of 16. Speaking on their journey to the altar, Niamh told the Herald, “In […]
Tired local healthcare workers making ‘huge effort’ to fight Covid
HEALTHCARE workers who are ‘tired and dealing with a lot’ have been praised for their huge efforts of working through the second wave of the pandemic. Hospitals across the Western Trust have been experiencing high levels of Covid19 admissions and hundreds of staff members are off work due to illness or self isolation. Last Friday, […]
Calls for financial support for students
FERMANAGH’S young people are “being treated terribly” and “something needs to be done” to help them face the extreme challenges they are currently facing due to the Covid pandemic. That’s according to local Cllr Sheamus Greene, who is a school bus driver by profession and chair of the board of St Mary’s in Brookeborough. He […]
Covid career hammer blow for talented young singer
A FAN FAVOURITE on the Country music scene, local talent Samantha Breslin has gone from sold out venues to cancelled bookings due to the impact of Covid-19. “In recent months, a significant number of my bookings have been cancelled and less bookings are being made. I feel the atmosphere is just not the same, who […]