A LOCAL shop worker has said the number of disposable vapes being sold locally is “scary” after an Enniskillen store was revealed as the second highest seller of the items in the North. Disposable vapes first hit the UK market in 2015 and they’ve risen in popularity among all age ranges, with suppliers creating vapes […]
Fermanagh farmers receive Direct Payments
FERMANAGH farmers have begun to receive their Direct Payments, with the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) confirming almost £260 million had been paid out on the first day of the 2024 scheme. A total of 23,254 farmers, representing 98 percent of eligible applicants, were paid on September 2, the first day of […]
Erskine vows to fight for better transport
A FERMANAGH politician has vowed to “push for more public transport links” in the county after she got a sneak look at a new multi-million pound hub in Belfast which will revitalise public transport. Fermanagh and South Tyrone MLA, Deborah Erskine, was present at the opening of the Grand Central Station in Belfast awhich is […]
Strangulation and disorderly behaviour at SWAH
PRE-SENTENCE reports are to be prepared after a number of charges from an incident in a hospital were admitted. Michael Corcoran (42) from Meelmore Drive, Omagh intentionally applied pressure on or to the throat or neck of a male affecting his ability to breathe or the flow of blood to his or brain. An additional […]
First World War medals returned to Brookhill
A BELFAST woman who wanted to honour her friend’s legacy has managed to bring a set of Great War medals back to Fermanagh, with the help of a local historian. Heather Loveday grew up next to a woman named Elizabeth Parker on the Donegall Road in Belfast. After Elizabeth passed away, Heather found a set […]
Lisbellaw benefits from Covid recovery investment
THE PICTURESQUE village of Lisbellaw is looking even prettier after receiving an investment boost from a Covid recovery scheme. Funded to the tune of £122,500 from the Covid Recovery Small Settlement Regeneration Programme, locals recently celebrated the completion of the Lisbellaw Village Enhancement Project. The project was supported by Femanagh and Omagh Council (FODC), and saw improvements made throughout […]
Lisnaskea road closed following serious collison
A road is closed in Lisnaskea following a serious road traffic collision. A spokesperson from PSNI said, “The Moat Road in Lisnaskea is currently closed due to a serious road traffic collision. Will update in due course.”
‘Stressed’ cats in need of a new home
FERMANAGH pet lovers are being urged to help give two cats a home after they’ve been reportedly “stressed” out by a long stay in a local animal sanctuary which is struggling to cope with its demand. Bright Eyes Animal Sanctuary, located in Ballinamallard, recently revealed to the Herald that’s it’s on the brink of collapse […]
Economy Minister Conor Murphy visited Encirc
Economy Minister Conor Murphy visited Encirc in Derrylin to meet with campaign group Keep Recycling Local (KRL) and hear how recycling materials separately helps keep valuable materials within the local circular economy. The visit was hosted by KRL which, along with Encirc, Enva and Bryson Recycling aims to stop valuable glass, paper and other recyclable […]
Nathan Carter confirms Scottish show
AFTER four sold-out shows in Scotland, Fermanagh Country music star Nathan Carter has confirmed he’s going to be headlining a major gig at the renowned Royal Concert Hall in Glasgow. The Liverpudlian, who has set up home in Bellanaleck, is set to return to Scotland for what’s expected to be a sold-out concert at the […]