Fermanagh and Omagh District Council is to renew its efforts in cleaning chewing gum from our streets.
Western Trust respond to consultation timing concern
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The Western Trust has respond to criticism about the timing and handling of the public consultation regarding the permanent removal of Emergency General Surgery at the South West Acute Hospital. The ‘Herald previously reported today that campaign group SOAS had called for the Trust to reconsider the timing of the consultation. In response, the Western […]
Consultation launched on future of EGS at SWAH
THE WESTERN Trust has officially launched the consultation on the permanent removal of emergency general surgery (EGS) from the South West Acute Hospital (SWAH). The Trust announced a public consultation on the proposal to accommodate all EGS services at Altnagelvin Hospital, at its July board meeting last Thursday, with it going live today (Tuesday). The […]
SWAH consultation sparks public concern
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THE announcement of a consultation on the removal of emergency general surgery at the SWAH has been met with deep concern among the local public. Following the news last Thursday, many took to social media to have their say on the plans and on the future of healthcare in the area. Some branded the move to remove the vital servies an “absolute […]
Fermanagh schools embrace STEM programmes
THE Fermanagh engineering and technology sectors look to be in safe hands for the future, with local children embracing ‘STEM’ subjects. A local school recently took part in a major and leading science showcase in Belfast as the local education sector places a major emphasis on the promotion of the subjects of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). […]
Retiring Fermanagh teacher ‘shaped the lives’ of many
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IT’S the end of an era at St Mary’s Primary School in Newtownbutler as the popular vice-principal Clare Leonard retires from the school where she “shaped the lives” of many pupils. A special celebration was recently held to celebrate the achievements of Ms Leonard over the past two decades. In her 35 year career as a teacher, […]
Australian enjoys ‘surreal’ trip to Fermanagh
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AN Australian man has made his first-ever trip to Fermanagh, retracing the steps of his ancestors in search of the Ireland they left behind. Geoff Winter, aged 76, travelled alone from Carrona in Australia, in the hope of reconnecting with long-lost relatives. He described setting foot in Enniskillen as ‘surreal’. Now living in Carrona in […]
Major support for Fermanagh sportspeople
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SEVEN of the county’s top sportspeople have received financial support from a local group in recognition of the “incredible passion and dedication” that they put in to their respective careers. The Fermanagh Trust recently released their latest funding award, which will see significant financial support to some of the county’s talents, as they bid to […]
Fermanagh left behind as legal services struggle
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THERE are fears Fermanagh is becoming a “legal desert”, with cuts and closures leaving locals without “meaningful access to justice,” according to the Law Society. Legal professionals and local politicians have said the ongoing cuts to court services and custody suites is “unacceptable.” An adjournment debate was held at Stormont last week to discuss the uncertainty that the reduction […]
Zach Bryan adds Fermanagh flair to concert
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AMERICAN Country music star Zach Bryan recently added a unique touch to his tour by hiring a mobile pub from Fermanagh. Roslea man Jonny McGeough has been on the road with The Hidden Naggin for eight years, with the pub-on-wheels proving a hit with celebrities across the country. The quirky venture didn’t begin as a […]