FROM spooky costumes to glowing finish-line smiles, Enniskillen came alive on Friday night as a record-breaking 1,600 runners hundreds took part in the Enniskillen Spooktacular 5K. The event, organised by Enniskillen Running Club, delivered everything its name promised – energy, excitement, and a hauntingly good atmosphere that brought the whole community together. The fun began with the Mini Spook, […]
Enniskillen man to star at prestigious awards event
ENNISKILLEN singer Sean Corrigan has been confirmed as one of the headline acts for the much-anticipated Northern Ireland Country Music Awards. Excitement is building across the county ahead of the hugely popular Northern Ireland Country Music Awards, set to take place in the Corick Country House Hotel and Spa in Clogher in February. The awards […]
Halloween costume swop event being held in Enniskillen
A Halloween costume-swopping event is to be held in Enniskillen in the run-up to the annual celebrations. The event will be held in Enniskillen Library on Friday, October 10, from 2pm to 4pm. There will also be a similar event in Omagh Library the previous day from 2pm to 4pm. Both events are being organised […]
Fermanagh mourns death of legendary songwriter
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THE Fermanagh community has been left deeply saddened following the passing of Mickey MacConnell who is recognised as one of Ireland’s finest singers and songwriters. Originally from Arney, but residing in Kerry in his later years, Mr MacConnell was a legendary figure in Irish folk music, rising to prominence when he wrote ‘Only Our Rivers […]
Fermanagh actor cast in Birmingham stage production
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LOCAL actor John Cathcart has confirmed he’ll be playing one of the title characters in a major stage performance in Birmingham this summer as his career goes from strength to strength. The Enniskillen man, who graduated as an actor from the Royal Academy of Music in London, has been making his name in the acting […]
Festival Lough Erne is back with a difference!
KICKING off on Sunday, 12 September, this year’s Festival Lough Erne is a week-long event with an exciting programme of activities, on and off the water. The festival is organised in line with current government guidance relating to the Covid-19 pandemic so, this year, you can tune into a variety of online talks and webinars […]
Foodie Fermanagh … Let’s make it ‘a thing’
THIS WEEK for our Foodie Fermanagh feature we have taken a journey around the upper Lough Erne which, of course, takes in Derrylin, Bellanaleck, Florencecourt, Lisbellaw and Lisnaskea. Once again as the Herald put together a list of the restaurants and bars operating in this locality, we were struck by the range of choice […]
Foodie Fermanagh … Let’s make it ‘a thing’
SINCE WE’RE spoilt for choice in the Lakeland County for quality dining and food experiences, we at the Herald thought: let’s make it ‘a thing’. Fermanagh’s favourite restaurants have overcome many obstacles to trade through the pandemic and reopen for business. But, during the months of lockdowns, the Herald has also been delighted to report […]
Ciaran’s book on best War of Independence fiction list
FERMANAGH author and actor, Ciaran McMenamin, has had his second novel which includes the battle of Pettigo as its backdrop, listed as one of the Irish Times’ best works of fiction on the Irish War of Independence. The list was drafted for the national newspaper by Professor of cultural theory at UCD, Geraldine Meaney, who […]
Nathan Carter issues statement following house party
STATEMENT: FOLLOWING the news that police attended a house party at Nathan Carter’s house at the weekend, the country star has released a statement apologising for breaking Covid regulations. Nathan Carter’s management issued the following statement to the Herald: “My family visiting from Liverpool had organised a barbecue for my birthday. “They believed that this […]