LOCAL groups have praised the community for “making a lasting difference to cancer patients and their families” as anticipation builds towards the development of a new support centre. Anticipation is building in Enniskillen towards the development of the Cancer Focus Support Centre in the town, which is aiming to make a difference to cancer patients and […]
St Mary’s Teemore pupils keep tradition of St Brigid
By Annie Flynn PUPILS from St Mary’s Primary School Teemore spent last Thursday afternoon making St Brigid’s crosses in preparation for February 1st, St Brigid’s Day. The children in classes P3, 4, 6 and 7 spent last Wednesday evening collecting rushes. Fiona Drumm, a teacher in the school, explained, “The pupils went out the night […]
Residents’ fears for Fermanagh accident blackspot
RESIDENTS have raised fears that it’s “only a matter of time” before someone is killed on a busy local road that is not being gritted. Over the past few weeks there have been several accidents on the Druminiskill Road near Florencecourt on frosty or icy mornings. One local woman told the ‘Herald they had encountered two bad […]
Fermanagh man Stephen (25) had ‘a hunger for life’
AN outpouring of grief has been expressed throughout Fermanagh following the death of much-loved Stephen McCarthy, who passed away following a battle with illness. The 25-year-old died peacefully at the South West Acute Hospital on Tuesday (January 28). Stephen has been described as “a bright, articulate young man with a hunger for life” by his auntie Fiona McCarthy. […]
FLASHBACK FRIDAY…Young Farmers party
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NIE confirm all power has been restored in Fermanagh
AFTER ten days in the dark all power has been restored to Fermanagh according to NIE. Speaking to the Herald’ Northern Ireland Electric (NIE) have confirmed that everyone in Fermanagh has their power restored and are praising the work of their employees who have been working extra hard since Storm Éowyn hit. While the NIE […]
Burglary accused fails to appear in court
AN arrest warrant has been issued for a Cavan man who failed to appear in court on a burglary charge, despite being given an opportunity to do so. Wayne Halford (29) from Wolf Tone Street is accused of entering Lakeland Youth Centre on September 20 and stealing sweets. He was previously connected to the charge at […]
Scam texts on the rise
LOCAL residents are being urged to be on their guard after a number of scam text messages are circulating with the aim of luring people to reveal their identity and personal information. It has been reported that scam and fraudulent schemes are on the rise locally, with residents recently receiving a message, claiming to be […]
Gaels Scór group win All-Ireland title
THE director of the Enniskillen Gaels Scór na nÓg Novelty Act said it was “fantastic all round” as they won the All-Ireland title following a starring performance at the Hilgrove Hotel in Monaghan. After winning the Fermanagh and Ulster Scór na nÓg Nuachleas titles, the Gaels team competed for the provincial crown, fighting off stiff competition to claim […]
Assault on woman and criminal damage charge
A 29-year-old man has appeared in court in relation to a number of charges including an alleged assault on a woman. Curtis Mulholland from Derrin Park, Enniskillen is also accused of damaging her property including an Xbox controller and a knife. A defence solicitor entered not guilty pleas to all charges on the defendant’s behalf. […]