THE EXECUTIVE has agreed outdoor music will be allowed from July 5th and that indoor music can resume on the same date of July 5th. The 500 person cap on outdoor gatherings will also be lifted on July 2nd (Friday) at 5pm. It is understood that while live music can resume on the 5th with […]
Teemore GAA club resumes activities after Covid scare
IT’S all systems go this week after Teemore Shamrock’s got the go-ahead from the Public Health Agency to resume all club activity after two players tested positive for Covid last week following an Erne Cup against Lisnaskea. The club which responded immediately to health concerns, worked with the PHA in relation to the matter and […]
Teemore Shamrocks suspend club activity due to Covid
Teemore Shamrocks have suspended all club activities until early next after one player tested positive. The club who responded immediately to health concerns, are continuing to work with the PHA and recieve advice on this matter. Speaking to the Herald, Teemore Shamrocks Club Chairman, Tommy Clarke, confirmed, “One player has tested positive. A number of […]
Fermanagh sees a surge in new positive Covid cases
INCREASE: THERE has been a surge in the number of Covid cases in Fermanagh this week, in what has been a stark reminder that we’re not out of the woods yet. As of Tuesday evening, there had been a total of 21 cases in Fermanagh in the seven days previous, which represents an increase of […]
Angry patients ‘pulling their hair out’ over GP phone access
THOUSANDS of people in the Lisnaskea area are ‘pulling their hair out’ in anger and frustration at not being able to arrange an appointment with their GP. The issue of telephone consultations due to Covid has caused problems for many patients in Fermanagh who find it difficult to get through to their local practice. However, […]
Pupils take ‘new normal’ in their stride
WHILE the Covid-19 pandemic has presented its fair share of challenges, it would appear that staff and pupils from Lisnaskea’s Naíscoil an Traonaigh have taken the twists and turns of the ‘new normal’ in their stride. As parents and teachers faced extraordinary pressures due to the demands of remote learning. A spokeswoman from Naíscoil an […]
Executive gives go ahead for 24 May restriction easing
The Northern Ireland Executive has given the green light for further relaxation of Covid 19 restrictions from Monday 24 May, according to reports. As of Monday, hotels, indoor hospitality venues and visitor attractions will be allowed to open their doors for the first time in months, while up to 500 spectators will be allowed to […]
Party Bees putting the smiles on faces
THE PARTY BEES entertainment service has put smiles across the faces of Fermanagh youngsters for almost six years now. At the helm of its success is Jolene Nig Uidhir from Enniskillen, who said “I found what I was put on this earth to do” through her love for children that has placed her business at […]
Samantha’s new single rockets to number one in the Country charts
IT has been a week of worldwide success for Fermanagh singing sensation Samantha Breslin after her latest single ‘Get Along Home Cindy’ sky-rocketed straight to No.1 on the Irish Country charts and shot to No.2 in the world Country music category. Speaking on her recent success, the Lisnaskea beauty told the Herald that she was “absolutely delighted” to hear […]
Care homes now Covid free as positive case numbers fall among vaccinated age groups
THERE is great news on the virus front this week – Fermanagh’s care homes are now officially Covid free! With the vaccine roll out continuing at pace, there has barely been one handful of positive cases among the over 80s in Fermanagh for over a month now, with case numbers also falling rapidly in the […]