LOCAL Country music star Lisa McHugh is warning parents to “speak up to protect your baby from illness”, as her daughter Hallie battles Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) at SWAH. “I can’t describe how horrendous it has been to watch her so weak and in so much pain and being unable to take that pain away,” Lisa posted on […]
It’s back! Bird keepers warned of threat of avian flu
WITH winter just around the corner, flock keepers in Fermanagh are being urged to prepare for the increasing threat of bird flu. The warning comes after a case of the disease, officially known as Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) H5N5, was confirmed in Yorkshire at the start of November. It was the first detection in the UK since […]
Nurses consider emigrating due to recruitment freeze
DESPITE the ongoing staffing crisis in our hospitals, newly qualified nurses from the local area are being forced to emigrate or take non-medical jobs as a result of an apparent recruitment freeze in the health service. A Fermanagh mother has spoken to the ‘Herald about the worry and stress her daughter and friends are facing due to the fact […]
Ipswich’s McKenna backs Enniskillen cancer centre
IPSWICH Town boss Kieran McKenna has called on local residents to support Cancer Focus’ regional cancer support centre in Enniskillen which will leave “a lasting impact for generations.” The Enniskillen man, who is manager of the Premier League side, is the latest big name to support the ambitious programme, which will provide vital help to local cancer […]
Fermanagh mother nominated for top award
A FERMANAGH woman has said she’s “deeply honoured” after she was nominated for a top award in recognition of her commitment to mental wellness and her promotion of female empowerment. Enniskillen mother Geraldine McGrath has been shortlisted for a ‘Leadership Award’ at The Outstanding Achievements Awards, which are set to take place in Dublin on […]
Fermanagh mourns death of popular Paddy Shannon
LIKEABLE Tempo man Paddy Shannon died peacefully last week after a brave battle against illness. Well-known throughout the Tempo and Enniskillen area, Paddy passed away on Tuesday, September 3. His popularity was on full display during an enjoyable darts fundraiser in February. At the event, Belcoo’s finest Brendan Dolan took on 18 local players at […]
Fermanagh meningitis survivor shares his story
A FERMANAGH councillor who was left fighting for his life earlier this summer has urged others to be aware of the symptoms of meningitis and has praised the staff at the SWAH for the top-class emergency care he received. At the end of April this year, the community across Fermanagh and beyond was left shocked at news Cllr Garbhan […]
Patient empathy as horror stories continue to emerge
LAST week the ‘Herald shared yet another story of a local patient’s horrific experience of having to travel from Fermanagh to Derry for emergency general surgery (EGS), just as this paper has been reporting for almost two years now since the suspension of EGS at the SWAH. As happens often, this story prompted significant empathy among […]
Fermanagh Parkinson’s patient left to suffer alone
A LOCAL pensioner has revealed the heartbreaking impact staff shortages and service cuts are having on older patients here in Fermanagh. The Western Trust has apologised this week, via the Herald, to local patients after it emerged the Parkinson’s Clinics at the SWAH were currently not operating. Stating this was due to capacity exceeding demand, coupled […]
Enniskillen woman takes up new role with Cancer Focus
WITH plans well underway for the North’s first therapeutic cancer support centre in Enniskillen, the charity behind the centre has appointed a well-known local woman as its new fundraising manager for the local area. Krystle Corrigan was named Cancer Focus NI’s Enniskillen and Fermanagh fundraising events officer last month, and she certainly hit the ground running, […]