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 […]
Dentists under ‘relentless strain’ during pandemic
Surgeries are working at 25-30% of pre Covid levels
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 […]
New ‘Phone First’ service at SWAH ED
The the aim of the new initiative is to reduce pressure and footfall by redirecting patients away from the ED.
Wedding planner making your dreams come true
IT’S NOT OFTEN the words‘happily ever after’ and ‘global pandemic’ are used together, but for one Lisnaskea wedding planner, creating the perfect lockdown wedding now comes like second nature to her. Happily Ever After by Marie Maguire is a local business that specialises in wedding planning, venue styling, as well as delicious cakes and cupcakes. […]
Taste of Irish… Treats from loved ones back home
A TASTE OF HOME without stepping onto Irish soil is exactly what the doctor ordered for local ex-pats stranded abroad due to Covid restrictions. In fact, Enniskillen siblings Gerard and Steph McCory have given Irish immigrants across the globe the chance to receive a care package of Irish treats from loved ones back home through […]
Time for us to act to beat Covid-19
From mid-June until mid-August there were eight cases in eight weeks in total.