AFTER years of campaigning and waiting, the Kesh Footbridge has finally been reopened after a major upgrade. Having been inaccessible since it was damaged by severe flooding in late 2015, upgrade and refurbishment work began on the footbridge two years ago. This Council recently announced that work had been completed and it was now officially reopened. The […]
‘Ciara’s Library’ is helping Fermanagh charities
A FERMANAGH mother who suffered from postnatal depression said she was “delighted” to be able to support a leading local charity who helps parents who are struggling with their mental health. Ciara Fitzpatrick, who has openly described suffering from the mental health condition which affects every one in 10 woman who give birth, has recently teamed […]
Met Office warns of heavy rain in store for Fermanagh
Met Office has warned of heavy rain that is due to hit Fermanagh tonight (Monday 26). “A cloudy evening with outbreaks of rain soon spreading northeast, the rain heaviest and most persistent across southern counties. Strengthening southerly winds, risk of east coast gales,” said a spokesperson from Met Office. It sets to slightly improve as […]
Kyle recognised for helping improve safety at workplace
A LOCAL man has been recognised for helping to significantly improve health and safety measures at his workplace. Kyle Taylor from Lisbellaw was recently recognised at the Saica Health and Safety Awards for a new initiative that he came up with. Kyle’s initiative was to have an information card put in the back of everyone’s […]
Patient empathy as horror stories continue to emerge
LAST week the ‘Herald shared yet another story of a local patient’s horrific experience of having to travel from Fermanagh to Derry for emergency general surgery (EGS), just as this paper has been reporting for almost two years now since the suspension of EGS at the SWAH. As happens often, this story prompted significant empathy among […]
CBX ‘family’ loving life in Fermanagh
HONDA CBX enthusiasts from around the world travelled to Ballinamallard for the 32nd Honda CBX 1000 European Rally. Over 100 CBX riders took part in the event from all over Europe with one fanatic coming from as far as Japan. The four-day long event consisted of ride outs, visits to the Linnet Inn, Boho, and Belleek […]
Mount Lourdes pupils receive GCSE results
Mount Lourdes Grammar School pupils were delighted this morning when they picked up their GCSE results! Click the video below to listen to some of the top grade achievers and their plans for the future.
Mizen to Malin cycle in memory of Aran
A HERO’S welcome awaited two dozen local cyclists when they returned from an epic 400-mile charity spin in memory of their friend and fellow Omagh Wheelers Cycling Club rider, Aran Sheridan. A 24-strong peloton, honoured Mr Sheridan, who is originally from Tempo, and raised money for the Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust, by embarking on a country-long journey that […]
‘Tully’ ready for Enniskillen gig
ENNISKILLEN is set to be rocking later this month when some of the county’s top music acts showcase their talents as part of a major celebration to honour one of the town’s oldest pubs. Fermanagh band ‘Tully’, who recently collaborated with Country music star Nathan Carter, has been confirmed as one of the main acts […]
Past and present RNLI crew honoured
A MAJOR celebration was held at Fermanagh’s leading RNLI branches to celebrate 200 years of the organisation which puts “their own lives at risk to save others” in Fermanagh. Founded back in 1824, the Royal National Lifeboat Institution provides a vital and life-saving service to people who find themselves in trouble in water across the […]