Blandings ‘off to a great start’


‘OFF to a very good start’, was how Crom Castle manager, Noel Johnston, described last Sunday evening’s first episode of the second season of BBC drama ‘Blandings’. The second series was also filmed on location at Crom, and Noel was delighted at what he saw, and with the response he has received since it aired. […]

‘Limited’ or no Wifi service on 261 Ulsterbus service…not so say Translink


DESPITE MANY USERS speaking of its ‘limited accessibility’ a local Ulsterbus Translink Inspector has backed the wireless Internet service (Wi-Fi) available on the Enniskillen to Belfast bus service. The 261 between Enniskillen and Belfast is a popular route used by a large number of students and people throughout the county and, through the Herald, readers […]

Steady progress being made on new joint council


Strong progress is being made on work towards the new Fermanagh and Council after the latest meeting of the joint Statutory Transition Committee (STC). The group met in Omagh District Council Offices recently, the first meeting chaired by new head, Thomas O’Reilly. Members noted the progress of the work plan developed to achieve a smooth […]

Making marks on her career track


SHE is the right-hand woman to a world champion Formula 1 driver, but Maguiresbridge woman Bernie Collins remains unfazed and dedicated to her role as Jenson Button’s exclusive performance engineer. The 28-year-old secured the coveted position for this year’s Formula 1 season which will take her around the world with the McLaren Mercedes team as […]

Trillick woman (22) ripped up scratch cards and stole Twix bar


A 22-year-old Trillick woman took scratchcards from a dispenser in a filling station and ripped them up before leaving the premises. Shauna Murphy of Woodview Crescent also refused to pay for a bar of Twix she took despite carrying enough money for the items. At Enniskillen Magistrates Court she admitted charges of theft and disorderly […]

Enniskillen and Derrylin earmarked for natural gas lines


BRINGING natural gas to Fermanagh has taken one step closer as a number of companies are set to compete over the coming weeks for the coveted licence to supply natural gas through a £2m investment throughout the west of the North. Both Enniskillen and Derrylin have been earmarked as routes for the installation of gas […]

Car chase drama in Irvinestown


POLICE in Fermanagh have arrested three men aged 24,26 and 30 years after pursuing a stolen car in the Irvinestown area on Thursday last, February 13. At around 6.30 pm, the stolen vehicle collided with a Range Rover in the Mill Street area of Irvinestown in close proximity to Mahon’s Hotel. A PSNI spokesman said […]

Tributes paid to a loving family man and dedicated colleague


HUNDREDS of mourners at the funeral of Nial Hamilton heard how the fireman ‘to his core’ dedicated his life as a “loving husband and father” to his wife and two young sons. Fire officers joined other emergency service personnel and Mr Hamilton’s family and friends at St Michael’s Parish Church, Trory, for the funeral of […]