A DERRYLIN native who once told her teachers she would ‘be seen in the paper as a qualified nurse’ has seen that childhood promise come full circle. Roisín O’Brien, now living in Birmingham, has been Highly Commended at the Stars of Learning Disabilities Awards 2025, held on December 5 at the Mercure Piccadilly Hotel in […]
New invasive species of mussels found in Lough Erne
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A NEW invasive species of mussels has been found in Lough Erne – the first discovery of its kind in the North. The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAREA) has urged vigilance following the discovery, which as been described as a ‘threat’ to the local ecosystem. Scientists from the Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) collected samples suspected […]
Police car rammed by stolen vehicle in Fermanagh
A police car was rammed by a stolen vehicle in Fermanagh last night. The PSNI has not revealed the exact location of the incident but a spokesperson said officers from C Section Local Policing Team in Omagh and Enniskillen were on patrol covering the rural roads of the district and the Sperrins. “During these patrols, […]
New editor appointed at the Fermanagh Herald
THE Fermanagh Herald has announced the appointment of Roisin Henderson as its new editor. Originally from Buncrana in Inishowen, Roisin has made Fermanagh her home and has worked in local journalism across the north west for almost 20 years, half of which have been with the ‘Herald. She said she was honoured to take on […]
Sadness at death of popular Fermanagh priest
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THE community in south Fermanagh is in mourning this week following the sudden death of popular local priest Fr Niall Greene. The death of the Kinawley man comes during a week of sadness for the county, following the passing of two other popular local men – the ‘famous’ Willie Boyd, peacefully at the SWAH, and 69-year-old Francis Lynch, following a road […]
Armstrong to compete in World Rally Championship 2026
FERMANAGH driver Jon Armstrong has been confirmed as one of the M-Sport drivers for next year’s World Rally Championship. The Kesh man, who is a two-time Junior WRC runner-up, will represent M-Sport in the campaign, with Shane Byrne as his co-driver. It comes after Armstrong was named the driver of the year on FIAERC.com after […]
SWAH Emergency staff bid farewell to nurse Sandra
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Current and former colleagues and friends of staff nurse Sandra Knox gathered recently to bid a fond farewell to one in a million nurse on her retirement from the Emergency Department at the South West Acute Hospital, Enniskillen after over four decades working in health and social care. Paying tribute to Sandra, Emma Meegan, Ward […]
Erneside Shopping Centre sold for £12.4 million
Savills has announced the sale of Erneside Shopping Centre, the dominant retail destination in Enniskillen, for £12.4 million. The transaction reflects a net initial yield of 14.93%. The purchaser is Muntermellan Ltd and the shareholders are also the owners at Rushmere Shopping Centre and Retail Park, Craigavon. The scheme currently generates a net operating income […]
Bishops of Clogher share joint Christmas message
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The Bishops of Clogher have issued their Joint Christmas Message for 2025, offering words of hope, peace and reflection to communities across the diocese as the Christmas season approaches. The message is shared jointly by Bishop Ian Ellis, Church of Ireland Bishop of Clogher, and Bishop Larry Duffy, Roman Catholic Bishop of Clogher, on behalf […]
Milestone year for union man Derek
IT has been a special year for Enniskillen Unite branch secretary Derek Parton who recently received a silver long-service medal from the union. The award, which was presented to him by Jim Quinn, was agreed by the Union’s national executive committee in recognition of Mr Parton’s decades of service as a workplace rep and branch officer. […]