NESTLED in the leafy outskirts of Enniskillen is a pioneering school, unlike any other in the county. EOTAS (Education Other Than at School) provides a support service for young people for whom mainstream education is no longer successful. It offers local young people who require some help completing their schooling the chance to do so in a relaxed, non-judgemental […]
Clodagh’s star continues to rise with AIMS award
Enniskillen’s rising star Clodagh Sweeney has taken home top a theatre award. The musical theatre performer has been awarded for her portrayal of the character Maureen in Fermanagh Musical Theatre’s 2023 production of ‘Rent.’ The AIMS (Association of Irish Musical theatre societies) send out adjudicators to each show to review the on-stage performances, the adjudicator will then nominate the […]
Storm clouds for Fermanagh holidaymakers?
FERMANAGH holidaymakers were left worrying about their vacations in the sun after Aer Lingus was forced to cancel hundreds of flights this week due to industrial action by pilots. Approximately 270 flights are due to be cancelled from today to Tuesday, July 2 as a result of industrial action by pilots, with around 40,000 passengers going to popular destinations […]
Fermanagh woman warns of ‘very convincing’ scam
A FERMANAGH woman has been left in shock after she narrowly escaped falling into the trap of a “very, very convincing” scammer. On Friday afternoon, Sonia Rooney from Enniskillen received a phone call from a man claiming he was from the Bank of Ireland and there had been suspicious activity on her card. The caller was […]
Grave situation: Monuments on the rise
ARE elaborate grave headstones moving testaments to grief and loss or vulgar spectacles of one-upmanship? That’s the question being asked after complaints locally of some families overstepping the mark when it comes to remembering their deceased relatives. In recent weeks, readers have contacted the Herald complaining about how their families’ graves at Cross Cemetery are being encroached […]
Star Dunbar calls for ‘Line of Duty’ return
FERMANAGH actor Adrian Dunbar has said the cast of BBC police drama ‘Line of Duty’ ‘want it to come back’ as speculation mounts that a new seventh series could be on the way. Since the BBC thriller concluded in May 2021, fans of the police series have been calling for a new series of ‘Line […]
Ugandan children’s choir stops off in Fermanagh
A CHILDREN’s choir from Uganda recently made trip to Fermanagh to raise ‘awareness about third world poverty’ during her two stop-off tour of the county. Members of Abaana New Life Choir recently showcased their talents at Marble Arch Caves, before entertaining a large crowd at Church of Holy Trinity Archdale Centre in Lisnaskea. The New Life […]
Police officer had to jump out of way of moving vehicle
A TWENTY-nine-year-old Newtown man arrested at the weekend in relation with motoring offences in which a police officer deploying a stinger hand to jump into a hedge to avoid being struck, has been remanded in custody. Zacch Donagho from Derrykerrib Road, Newtownbutler is charged with dangerous driving and whilst disqualified, failing to stop for police, […]
Update on Fermanagh Geopark development plans
PLANS for two exciting developments within the Cuilcagh Lakelands Geopark are progressing, though both will take plenty of time and money to complete. Earlier this year the ‘Herald revealed the details of proposals for a multi-million pound development of Lough Navar Forest, which is officially part of the UNESCO-recognised Geopark. These plans include a new visitor centre, car […]
Mannok quarry plans blasted by campaigners
MANNOK’s plans to develop a new quarry pit near Ballyconnell in Cavan have been blasted by campaigners. A community group has been formed by locals called ‘Ballyheady – say NO to Quarry – Save Nature’ to oppose it as they claim it will threaten a historical site and the natural habitat there. The group held a public meeting last month […]