THE POWER of the people of Fermanagh in the fight to save SWAH services is continuing to grow, with the current campaign to bring bariatric surgery to the hospital bringing the entire community together. As previously reported by the Herald, the Department of Health is currently running a consultation on the future of obesity services, which […]
COLUMN: Is there anything after this?
IN THE 1980s when I worked as a priest in a town in Fermanagh, I lived next door to a couple who were rather traditional, conservative Catholics. I wouldn’t have thought of myself as their type of priest as I was a product of the post-Vatican 2 church which for a very brief period flirted with some […]
Council extends its well wishes to King Charles
LOCAL councillors have expressed their warm wishes to King Charles following his cancer diagnosis, as well as to all those in the local area going through the same journey. At the February meeting of Fermanagh and Omagh Council, Victor Warrington said, “On behalf of our party grouping I wish to offer our heartfelt wishes to His […]
Lakelanders complain to Council about Forum plans
THE ENNISKILLEN Lakelanders has warned any closure of the Lakeland Forum, without an alternative pool being provided, will have “a profound impact” on the club and its swimmers for years to come. The Forum is set to undergo a multi-million pound modernisation redevelopment, and while no date has set yet for when this will begin, it is expected the […]
Police patrols after concerns in Kilmacormick
POLICE in Enniskillen have been out on patrol in the Kilmacormick area in response to concerns from local residents about anti-social behaviour. Over the weekend the PSNI shared on social media how its officers were carrying out “proactive patrols” in the area, which were already producing positive results. “Being in the right place at the right time […]
‘Happy Days’ for Garrity after his care home tour
Fermanagh singer John Garrity has said he was ‘blessed’ to be able to perform to clients and members of care homes across the North. At the start of January, the ‘Belfast Busker’ embarked on an exciting project where he wanted to give something back to the community by performing in a number of venues for […]
COLUMN: 300% increase in use of yoga and meditation
A STUDY published on January 31st, 2024 which featured in the New York Times, and was conducted by the National Institute of Health’s National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH), revealed that the use of yoga and meditation for health conditions experienced significant growth from 2002 to 2022. Researchers gathered data points over a […]
Why thrifty thinking works for Nathaniel
By Nathaniel Nkoma THRIFT shops help expand fashion, give clothes a second life and help the disadvantaged. In communities around Fermanagh thrift shops bring people together and foster a positive atmosphere. I talked to Debbie Keys, the store manager of ForSight: a local thrift shop in Enniskillen, Fermanagh, who was positive about the current status of local thrift shops. She feels […]
Podcast host stops off at St Kevin’s College
A Fermanagh podcaster and motivational speaker stopped off in Lisnaskea to offer some advice to the pupils and staff at St Kevin’s College. As part of the celebrations for ‘Children’s Mental Health Week’, Enniskillen podcast host Geraldine McGrath was the special guest at the Lisnaskea school and she felt it was a very important workshop. […]
Local lineup confirmed for Fermanagh People’s Assembly
A FERMANAGH woman is set to chair the upcoming People’s Assembly meeting at the Westville Hotel in Enniskillen which will discuss what a new Ireland ‘might look like’. On Thursday, February 22, a large crowd is expected to attend the event, organised by Sinn Féin, which will give people living in the area the chance to […]