IT’S been a bad week for hospitality in Enniskillen, as the owners of two popular eateries announced they are to step away from the businesses. Big Foot Spuds and Taco the Town, two locally run small businesses, both shared their decision at the start of the week. In a statement posted on their social media, […]
Euro Auctions acquires new Canadian business
THE founder of Dromore-based Euro Auctions said the acquisition of its fourth Canadian business, which was completed recently, will help them with their “access to global buyers”. Euro Auctions, based on the Omagh Road, confirmed the acquisition of auction company Associated Auto Auction and its specialist Coast2Coast collector car brand in a major move. The […]
Two restaurants set for change in Enniskillen
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IT’S been a bad week for hospitality in Enniskillen, as the owners of two popular eateries announced they are to step away from the businesses. Big Foot Spuds and Taco the Town, two locally run small businesses, both shared their decision at the start of the week. In a statement posted on their social media, […]
Council to tackle sticky situation on Fermanagh streets
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). […]
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 […]