AS THE crisis in our local health service seems to worsen by the week, not least in general practice, a local surgery receptionist has spoken out to the ‘Herald to stress how our local doctors are working harder than ever. In recent years, with a new phone-triage system now in place, Fermanagh patients have been […]
Derrygonnelly’s healthy initiatives helps charity
A FERMANAGH GAA club said they were “delighted” to support a local non-profit organisation with significant financial support following a number of health and wellbeing initiatives. Over the past 12 months, Derrygonnelly Harps GFC ran a hugely successful ‘Couch to 5K’ initiative, with the aim of helping elderly members of society stay active and integrate […]
New CEO appointed at Fermanagh Women’s Aid
THE new interim Chief Executive Office of Fermanagh Women’s Aid has said she feels “deeply privilege” to take on the position in the organisation which provides life-saving support to local females. Kerrie Flood joined Fermanagh Women’s Aid in 2011. After working in the Darling Street organisation for 13 years, she’s now been tasked with leading […]
My 48 hours in ED purgatory
IT’S one thing reading and writing about it, but it’s hard to fully comprehend the ever-escalating crisis in our local health system until you experience it for yourself. For the past year-and-a-half, I’ve been speaking with local patients forced to make the more than 100-mile round trip to Altnagelvin for treatment since the removal of emergency general […]
Top marks for creative St Ninnidh’s entrepreneurs
The enterprising pupils of St Ninnidh’s PS in Derrylin have been basking in all-Ireland glory after beating off tough competition to be named the country’s top ‘Creative Pioneers’. The P7 class had been competing in the Junior Entrepreneur Programme, which put the pupils’ creative talents to the test. Following brainstorming sessions with and presentations to […]
GALLERY: Derrygonnelly Harps Centenary Gala Ball
THERE was plenty of glitz and glamour on display at the Slieve Russell Hotel on Saturday night as Derrygonnelly Harps GFC celebrated their Centenary Gala Ball in style. Almost 400 people turned out to the hotel for the celebration which culminated in the Fermanagh GAA club running its biggest ever fundraising draw to date, with […]
Fundraiser to be held to aid Boho church works
A LARGE crowd is expected to take part in a fun run around Boho next month as part of a major fundraiser to raise money for the ongoing church renovations at the Parish of Botha. Work is well underway at the Sacred Heart Church Boho, which is the final church to be redeveloped in the […]
Aer Lingus strike to ground more flights
AER Lingus is bracing itself for more flight cancellations as talks about its pilots’ pay dispute continue to rumble on. The airline has cancelled 392 flights through to this Sunday to “preserve as many services as possible” during the pilots’ industrial action, hitting between 60,000 and 70,000 people’s travel plans. Both sides in the Aer Lingus pilots’ pay row […]
Concern over impact of new Fermanagh bypass bridge
THE are calls for the new bridge planned as part of the Enniskillen Bypass project to be re-designed to reflect and complement its stunning lakeland surroundings. A group of concerned local citizens have urged the powers-that-be to rethink the current “standard, off-the-shelf” design of the crossing at the start of the planned bypass on the A4. In […]
Casey Howe is top of The Town
WHEN Casey Howe bagged her 10th goal of the season for Athlone Town on Saturday afternoon, the commentator referred to the Maguiresbridge player as “the in-form Casey Howe,” as she cut through the middle to slot her left-footed shot to the net. The 21-year-old has enjoyed a brilliant season so far at The Town and on Saturday her […]