THE shortage of available housing and cost-of-living crisis are “significant and constant issues” locally which are resulting in a growing number of people living on the streets in Fermanagh. There has been a growing number of people in the North who have found themselves homeless, with cross-border charity ‘Depaul’ pledging to support people who are in […]
Number of pets abandoned in Fermanagh increases
THERE has been a massive increase in the number of pets being abandoned this year as one of the county’s leading animal sanctuaries continues to struggle with the huge demand on capacity. Bright Eyes Animal Sanctuary, located in Ballinamallard, has reported a huge number of pets being abandoned and dumped across Fermanagh, with another noticeable […]
Housing shortage impacting prices in Fermanagh
THE “continued shortage in supply” of available properties in Fermanagh is one of the key factors behind the sharp rise in house prices over the past 12 months, the ‘Herald understands. The Northern Ireland House Price Index recently reported that the average price of a house in the North in 2024 increased by nine per-cent, with […]
Lack of nursing home spaces blamed for hospital crisis
By Niamh McGovern A SEVERE shortage of nursing home spaces has been identified as the leading cause of delayed patient discharges in Northern Ireland, compounding pressure on already overwhelmed emergency departments. The Western Health Trust’s chief executive, Neil Guckian, addressed the issue during a board meeting on Thursday, revealing that over 500 patients across the […]
Elderly woman stuck in Fermanagh home
A WOMAN who lives in rural Fermanagh has said the “fear of God is in me” after she was trapped in her own home as her road was impassable and the authorities refused to help. Bridget Fitzpatrick, 65, lives on her own on the Mullynaburtlan Road, in the Knocks. Ms Fitzpatrick’s has been unable to […]
Enniskillen sleep out highlights hidden homelessness
IN a poignant display of solidarity, First Housing Enniskillen is set to host a sleep-out in the Diamond this Friday night to raise awareness about homelessness in Fermanagh. Eight staff members and four service users will brave the winter cold as part of The Big Sleep Out, an initiative to spotlight the struggles faced by […]
Fermanagh Pensioner struggling to heat rooms
A FERMANAGH pensioner who has lost their Winter Fuel Payment fears she may have to “go cap in hand to a charity” and ask for help after she’s only able to heat two rooms in her home. An estimated 249,000 pensioners in the North, who are not in receipt of pension credit or other means-tested benefits, […]
Enniskillen artist’s painting goes down a treat
ENNISKILLEN artist Jordan Breen has dedicated his latest masterpiece to all those “who have moved away from home” but are keen to remember their roots to Fermanagh and Ireland. The 25-year-old recently received much social acclaim for his painting titled ‘A Taste of Home’ which was designed by the Enniskillen man, as his career goes […]
‘Long live Hospital at Home’ …a very grateful patient
A FERMANAGH patient has been singing the praises of the Hospital at Home service and the South West Acute Hospital. The Fermanagh resident fell ill at home and when their condition worsened they decided it was best to ring an ambulance. Within approximately 20 minutes the paramedic team arrived and after their initial assessment, rushed […]
Abandoned pets numbers rise in Fermanagh
A FERMANAGH animal sanctuary has launched an urgent appeal to rehome two cats who have spent five months in the Ballinamallard branch which is struggling to cope as it’s “full to capacity”. An online appeal from Bright Eyes Animal Sanctuary has received massive support from local residents who are trying to source a home for […]