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PSNI declare dissident shots as a hoax


POLICE in Enniskillen have declared as a hoax claims made by dissident republican group, the North Fermanagh Continuity IRA, that they had fired shots at Enniskillen police station and left a suspicious device in the Shore Path area of the town. Local PSNI confirmed to the Fermanagh Herald that they received a report at 2pm […]


Clarification demand over possible closure of Drumclay Home


THE local Council is to seek clarification on the future of Drumclay  Nursing Home after rumours surfaced of potential closure. The facility had closed before but was re-opened by the Western Health and Social Care Trust to relieve pressure on hospitals during the Covid-19 pandemic, and particularly during surges. Sinn Fein’s Councillor Tommy Maguire brought the issue […]


Mental Health a priority for Health Minister


Health Minister Robin Swann told Fermanagh Herald reporter, Zoe Tunney, that he has earmarked more funding for the mental health problem which has arisen to emerge from the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic. “I already have assigned more funding for mental health,” Mr Swann said as he left the Lakeland Forum vaccination centre earlier today […]


Boris Johnson refuses to comment on Protocol


The Fermanagh Herald was at the Lakeland Forum today to meet and question Prime Minister Boris Johnson, First Minister Arlene Foster and Health Minister Robin Swann as they attended the Enniskillen Covid-19 vaccination roll-out. The Prime Minister refused to answer our reporter’s question on whether or not he intended on keeping the Northern Ireland Protocol […]


St Patrick’s Festival and Seachtain na Gaeilge


The Fermanagh Herald is proud to support the many virtual events planned by Fermanagh and Omagh District Council for this year’s St Patrick’s Festival (12-20 March) and Seachtain na Gaeilge (on until 17 March). Seachtain na Gaeilge le Energia 2021: Check out the Fermanagh and Omagh Geilge Facebook page for bi-lingual talks from local Fermanagh Gaelgoir, […]


Prime Minister Boris Johnson visits Fermanagh


Prime Minister Boris Johnson is welcomed by locals as he visits the Erne County on a whirlwind trip this afternoon.  It is understood that during his visit, Mr Johnson will be meeting with health workers who are involved with the successful roll out of the Covid-19 vaccination programme here in Fermanagh.  Mr Johnson is joined […]