Over Christmas and New Year 33 patients faced waits of at least 12 hours before receiving emergency attention
BUG: ‘Keep away from hospital’ advice as virus spreads
Vomiting bug spreads around county over festive period.
Father accused of threatening to ‘burn man out’
A 35-year-old man facing a catalogue of serious offences, who has breached high court bail on three occasions since it was granted has been remanded in custody, following the most recent incident. Gerard McDonagh (35) of Windmill Heights, Enniskillen is accused of entering the house as a trespasser to cause grievous bodily harm to a […]
Sudden death of man who fought for new hospital
Phil Newton campaigned for the new hospital in Enniskillen
Dietitian Orlaith puts her best foot forward
Orlaith McMahon, from Monaghan is a dietician at the hospital and with the nature of Orlaith’s work, and all of the meals and sweets that people eat over Christmas, this is a busy period for dieticians in SWAH. “Winter is always busy as there is always so many more admissions, and everyone is rushing […]
Staff make Christmas special in hospital
Staff at SWAH have been gearing up all year for the busy winter period and its increased ailments, particularly amongst children and the elderly. As he prepares for another busy Christmas on call, Dr Ronan O’Hare says the focus over recent months has been on managing human resources with patient demand when there are […]
Minister to field questions on future of health service
Fears that services at SWAH may be cut in major shake-up
Man jailed for stealing can of beer
A DONEGAL man has been jailed for stealing a can of beer from Asda, and has also been disqualified for drink driving in north Fermanagh. Jason McDonagh (26) of Lawn Park, Ballyshannon faced two sets of charges at Enniskillen Magistrates Court on Monday. The first charge, of theft, related to an incident at Asda, Enniskillen […]
SWAH recruits A&E staff ahead of big rush
Move comes as attendances at the hospital’s A&E department have increased by 6% on last year