FEMALE politicians in Fermanagh have said they ‘won’t be silenced’, as they speak out on the high level of sexist abuse they receive online. Fermanagh and South Tyrone MLAs, Áine Murphy and Jemma Dolan, recently shared some of the hate messages posted on their online platforms. One of those messages stated the elected representatives were a ‘pair of tramps’. “This […]
Fermanagh runner going the extra mile in Vietnam
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A FERMANAGH man, who recently conquered the hugely challenging Vietnam Jungle Marathon, said it’s a “really exciting time” as he clocks up the miles to support local schoolchildren. Stephen Barkey, a former student at St Michael’s College in Enniskillen, has been living in Hanoi in Vietnam for the past number of years, relocating to teach […]
Enniskillen Rangers dig deep to down Beragh in cup
fonaCAB Craig Stanfield Junior Cup Enniskillen Rangers 3 Beragh Swifts 2 By Jonathan Hogan ENNISKILLEN Rangers showed real character at The Ball Range, twice fighting back to see off Beragh Swifts and secure a spot in the Junior Cup last 32. Jason Keenan hit a brace — one from the spot and another from open […]
Fermanagh runner Kate leads the way in Donegal
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PROVINCIAL CHAMPIONSHIPS By Paul O’Neill ATHLETES from Enniskillen Running Club excelled at day two of the Provincial Championship for the Uneven Ages and Novice which were held at the Finn Valley Centre in Stranorlar. The first six Enniskillen runners were all in the top 25, with the remaining four athletes really pushing on and improving […]
Fermanagh families facing tough winter ahead
LOCAL foodbanks are bracing themselves for a busy winter ahead, with demand from families for Christmas hampers already surging. With almost a quarter of families in Fermanagh living in relative poverty, this is a time when food banks, toy appeals and looking out for one another are needed most. John Shades, owner of the Enniskillen […]
‘Fermanagh Stars’ set to shine at calf show
FERMANAGH calves are set to take centre stage at a prestigious multi-breed event in Enniskillen next week. The Fermanagh Pedigree Livestock Breeders Ltd (FPLB) Premier Calf Show is being held on Saturday, November 15 at the Exhibition Hall at Ulster Farmers’ Mart, Enniskillen. The event has attracted over 55 entries of top-quality calves, featuring both […]
Fermanagh school prepares for new chapter in 2026
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EXCITEMENT is building at St Kevin’s College as work on the school’s new campus continues to take shape. Construction began in August, and with the steel framework now standing tall, staff and pupils are eagerly looking forward to moving into a state-of-the-art facility by September 2026. “We are thrilled that construction on our new school […]
All the glitz of the Fermanagh Herald Business Awards
GALLERY: There was plenty of style on show at the Killyhevlin Hotel on Friday night.
Child sexual grooming accused remanded on bail
A TWENTY-nine-year-old man has appeared in court in relation to charges of child sexual grooming and indecent images. Conor McManus from Drumbawn Close, Enniskillen faces seven charges in total, comprising three counts of making indecent images of a child and one count of possessing an indecent image on dates between January 1, 2022 and September […]
Fermanagh mourns the loss of ‘selfless’ Catherine
THE Lisnaskea community has been united in grief following the passing of Catherine Mulligan, a devoted mother of four whose warmth, humour and boundless generosity touched the lives of all who knew her. Formerly of Trasna Way, Lisnaskea, Catherine passed away peacefully on Friday (November 7) at Omagh Hospital, surrounded by her family. Born and raised in Trasna […]