THE OLDER people of Fermanagh feel their voices are being forgotten and their concerns are being overlooked. Last week the ‘Herald brought you part one of our coverage from the recent Enniskillen Townhall meeting, organised by the local Council and the South West Age Partnership (SWAP) as part of Positive Ageing Month. The event gave local […]
Enniskillen judge slams victim-blaming of child
A JUDGE has slammed comments made by the manager of the Clinton Centre in Enniskillen who appeared to “victim-blame” a child and portray her as the predator of a man currently residing on bail at the centre, charged with abducting her. A detective constable told Enniskillen Magistrates Court Alioune Sow (19) has formed a relationship with […]
Share Discovery Village launches toy appeal
A SOURCE of joy for children all year around, Share Discovery Village in Lisnaskea has teamed up with a leading charity to lift the spirits of young people living with cancer this Christmas. Share has partnered with the Cancer Fund for a Christmas appeal, and is asking for toys and vouchers for those aged one […]
Brave mother’s emotional appeal to Fermanagh public
A BRAVE local mother has shared her family’s painful story in an emotional appeal to the Fermanagh public to stand up and fight for our local emergency services. Eileen McGovern has been a member of Save Our Acute Services (SOAS) since the campaign group was set up in response to the ‘temporary’ suspension of emergency […]
Shock at scale of domestic violence in Fermanagh
MORE than one woman a day is seeking help from Fermanagh Women’s Aid (FWA), with the scale of domestic violence in this small rural county described as “staggering.” Every year FWA receives around 400 referrals, with the vast majority – approximately 70 percent – being self referrals and only around 25 percent coming from the police, meaning the […]
Stories from the stones..Horror history of Tully Castle
TULLY Castle nestled on the shores of Lower Lough Erne is the impressive remains of a fortified house and bawn built in the early 17th Century with a turbulent history. Located three miles north from Derrygonnelly, the castle was built by Sir John Hume between 1611 and 1613. Though its design owed much to Hume’s […]
Fermanagh schoolgirl to launch new books
MANY an aspiring writer has dreamed of publishing their first book, but for eight-year-old Amelia Greene she has gone one step further and released two at once. The Enniskillen schoolgirl is getting set for her double debut, which is due to take place at the Workhouse next Tuesday, November 12, where she will be joined […]
The Tumbling Paddies confirm Slieve Russell date
THE Tumbling Paddies has said they’re “super excited” to be returning to the Slieve Russell Hotel early next year after they confirmed that they’ll be taking centre stage at the Ballyconnell venue. The six-man band, who’ve established themselves as one of the hottest properties on the local music scene, recently confirmed tickets are on sale […]
Green light for Rossnowlagh caravan park
APPROVAL has been granted for a new caravan park near Rossnowlagh Beach. Earlier this year developer Adrian Patterson submitted a planning application for the new park, which will have 29 campervan pitches, at Crockahany/Rossnowlagh Upper. This followed a previous application in 2022 that was subsequently withdrawn. The development, which has been approved by Donegal County […]
BREAKING: Fermanagh road closed due to serious accident
THE Newbridge Road (Lisnaskea – Derrylin Road) remains closed and Emergency Services are at the scene following a ‘serious road traffic collision’. “The Lisnaskea Road in Lisnaskea is currently closed following a serious road traffic collision,” said a Police statement. “The road is likely to remain closed for several hours so please seek an alternative […]