NEWLY elected Fermanagh and Omagh District Council chairwoman, Siobhan Currie says she is looking forward to tackling challenges that lie ahead in the coming year. Cllr Currie secured a council seat after running for the first time this year. The Erne North Councillor was selected as chairwoman for the year ahead at the council AGM […]
Fracking company accused of stepping up charm offensive
PLANS to start fracking in Fermanagh appear to have moved up a gear, with the gas company behind the controversy significantly increasing its online presence. Tamboran Resources Ltd have began a social media campaign, tweeting under the handle ‘@FermanaghGas’. The account outlines what they say are the benefits of gas exploration in Fermanagh, a practice […]
Spurs fans making do with home comforts
LIFELONG Spurs supporter Sammy Shaw is gutted he can’t get to Madrid to watch his side play in their first Chamions League final. Ballinamallard man Sammy Shaw admits it’s too costly to travel there and get a ticket. “It’s the biggest game in the club’s history, but it has just been priced out of most […]
Liverpool fan takes a chance on baby’s delivery date
Steven Craig, James McKenna and Aidan McCarron head to the Spanish capital to cheer on their beloved Reds in a bid to take their fourth title.
Man and woman linked to burglary
“Hopefully the PSNI will get some information and put an end to this mindless acts of criminality.”
Death by dangerous driving case collapses again
The fatal crash happened on the Newbridge Road near Derrylin shortly before midnight on 7 October 2017.
Police warning over car thefts
d on drivers to make every effort to protect their property.The calls for caution came following a number of reports in the past two weeks.
Brexit secretary visit does little to allay border fear
FEARS are growing in Fermanagh for the future of the border backstop now prime minister Theresa May has announced her resignation. Last week, during a trip to the Quinn plant in Derrylin, Brexit secretary Stephen Barclay tried his best to assure the people of Fermanagh there was nothing to worry about with regard the change […]
‘We’ll take to the streets over potholes ‘epidemic’
A STAGGERING 2,300 road surface “defects” have been reported in Fermanagh since the start of the year, yet only 951 have been repaired. The Department of Infrastructure confirmed the figures to the Herald after a local councillor vowed the people of the county would take to the streets if nothing was done to address the […]
Bird lovers ‘disgusted’ at cutting down of bushes
The Buttermarket is currently undergoing a renovation.