Fermanagh runner Gareth makes a heartfelt recovery


By Niamh McGovern “I ran the Torremolinos half marathon on Sunday and was told I needed open-heart surgery on Tuesday.” These are the words of Enniskillen runner Gareth Reihill, who, after a serious health journey last year, is now sharing his story with the Fermanagh Herald. The 51-year-old businessman lives in Enniskillen with his wife […]

First sod turned on new Lisnaskea Health Centre


CONSTRUCTION of the new Health and Care Centre in Lisnaskea has begun. Once operational, the new hub will support a network of 16 GPs and provide services to around 30,000 people in the Lisnaskea and surrounding East Fermanagh area. Councillor Victor Warrington stressed that the new health centre ‘is very much needed’ for the people […]

Fermanagh families enjoy trip of a lifetime to Lapland


THREE Fermanagh children battling life-threatening and life-limiting conditions enjoyed a trip of a lifetime to Lapland. The Northern Ireland Children to Lapland and Days to Remember Trust (NICLT) recently embarked on its much-anticipated annual trip to Lapland. It marked the charity’s 16th year of creating magical moments for children with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions. Over […]

‘There is going to be a lot of people dying’


DURING the recent public meeting of ‘Save Our Acute Services’, Fr Brian D’Arcy read out an emotional letter from a patient who was too ill to be there on the night. “I had half my bowl removed three years ago in SWAH, it saved my life, I was in theatre for eight hours and in […]

Organ donation discussion encouraged in Fermanagh


By Niamh McGovern CHAIR of the Western Health and Social Care Trust has encouraged people to have conversations about organ donation and clarify their intentions with loved ones and friends. This comes as the January meeting of the Western Trust board heard there is no money available to promote organ donation within the Western Trust this year. Despite the […]

Fermanagh fitness trainer’s top tips for the new year


A LOCAL fitness expert has urged Fermanagh people to ‘start small and create good habits’ as they aim to lead healthier lifestyles as part of their New Year’s resolutions. Many of us are seeking ways to improve our health, but personal trainer Leanne McElroy, pictured below, acknowledges the challenge can feel overwhelming. “My advice would […]

Fr Gary on death of his mother and health struggles


FR Gary Donegan has experienced a difficult 12 months following the complete loss of vision in his right eye and the death of his mother, Christina, just days into 2025. The 60-year-old Newtownbutler priest, who suffered a bleed in his eye in late 2023, underwent four extensive operations but has now lost all sight in his […]

Hospitals in ‘crisis’ as flu cases surge


By Niamh McGovern AN emergency health meeting was convened yesterday (Tuesday) after health officials declared that Northern Ireland’s hospitals were in ‘crisis’ due to rising flu cases and the recent cold weather. The surge in winter viruses has exacerbated already severe pressures, with hundreds of people waiting over 12 hours in hospital emergency departments across […]

Aisling Centre offers lifeline for mental health


MENTAL health issues continue to affect people of all ages in Fermanagh, with over 100 individuals attending counselling sessions every week at the Aisling Centre in Enniskillen. Founded in 1990 by the Enniskillen Convent of Mercy Sisters, the centre has become one of the leading support services in the North. As it prepares to host […]