A road sign in Fermanagh has been the target of racist vandalism. The multilingual sign on the Clabby Road was defaced this week with spray paint which was used to obscure the French, Italian, Polish, German, Ulster Scots and Chinese translation of ‘welcome’. Sinn Féin Councillor for Erne North, Debbie Coyle, has condemned the racist […]
Western Trust condemns racist abuse of health staff
The Western Trust has expressed its dismay after learning that some of its healthcare professionals have been subjected to racist abuse both inside and outside hospital settings. In a statement released on Thursday, chief executive Neil Guckian strongly condemned the behaviour. “We are disheartened to learn of the abuse some of our colleagues have been […]
Fermanagh praised for welcoming ethnic minorities
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People from ethnic minority backgrounds say they are living free from prejudice and discrimination in Fermanagh, as the county continues to welcome families bringing their own cultures and identities to the area. This message of hope and integration comes in stark contrast to recent headlines from other parts of the North, where families have been […]
Support for health staff in light of racist disorder
“We must all stand together to reject the reprehensible behaviour and violence we have seen in recent days.”
SF councillor bullied as a child for English accent
A LOCAL councillor who grew up in England has opened up about his own experience of racism as a child, including from others right here in Fermanagh. During a discussion at a recent council meeting on how to best show support for George Floyd, the black man murdered by police in the US just over […]
Enniskillen Castle to be lit up for George Floyd
ENNISKILLEN Castle is to be lit up yellow in memory of George Floyd, who was killed by police in Minneapolis at the end of May, sparking protests for racial justice both across the US and across the world. It is also hoped the Council will soon open a book of condolences to the 46-year-old, pictured […]
‘Subtle’ racism becoming a problem in Fermanagh says SF councillor
FERMANAGH District Council’s Debbie Coyle has told the Herald she has come across a lot of instances where non-nationals who have settled here have been subject to racism, either out in the community or at work.
‘People here are friendly, but you still hear racist comments’
“PEOPLE have been friendly – but I have heard of some racists comments towards other Chinese people here.”
Racism in county: Polish national speaks out
Police statistics reveal a total of 25 racial incidents in the last two years.