YOU should always read the small print. That’s what officials at Stormont were telling themselves this week after a legislative blunder meant there will now be free parking at Northern Ireland’s hospitals for the rest of this month. Drivers visiting the South West Area Hospital in Enniskillen are sure to make the most of the loophole despite the congestion and […]
BREAKING: Serious road accident in Fermanagh
POLICE are currently at the scene of a serious road traffic collision in Lisbellaw. Closures are in place at the Tattygar Road and Topped Mountain Road junctions. Please seek an alternative route for your journey.
EE closure date set for October 31
THE Herald understands that the proposed date of closure of EE, formerly BT, site in Enniskillen has been set for October 31. Just last month, hundreds of demonstrators gathered at the Diamond in Enniskillen in solidarity with 300 workers whose jobs are at risk at the EE, formerly BT, call centre. To read more on […]
Fermanagh road to close one-way for three months
A ONE-WAY section of the Tempo Road in Enniskillen is set to close next week for over three months as part of a major gas conversion project in the town. One of the North’s leading gas network operators, Evolve, is set to move into Enniskillen on Monday to begin laying mains and start work on […]
Another local contestant for Miss Northern Ireland 2024
A local girl has been selected as a finalist for Miss Northern Ireland. In one of the final heats of the Miss NI competition Kayleigh McCarron was crowned ‘Miss Jailbird’. The heat took place at The Jailbird Garden Bar where Miss Jailbird and Miss Cookstown were crowned on the night. The 18-year-old student from Clogher will […]
The Tumbling Paddies prepare for Donegal Rally
WITH Fermanagh drivers Garry Jennings and Alastair Fisher set to cut up the top at the Donegal Rally, one of the county’s top bands will be providing live music at the major sporting event. Hundreds of motorsport fans are expected to flock to Donegal later this year, when the hugely popular and much-anticipated Donegal Rally […]
Fermanagh politician meets with cleric at Stormont
A FERMANAGH politician said it was an ‘absolute pleasure’ to meet with one of Ireland’s most recognisable priests during a visit to Stormont. Fermanagh and South Tyrone MLA, Áine Murphy, recently met up with Monghan cleric Fr Martin O’Reilly, during his tour of Parliament Buildings in Belfast. With 30-years of service to the priesthood, Fr […]
Fermanagh rower Cassidy wins gold with Great Britain
ENNISKILLEN Royal Boat Club captain Acorn Cassidy made her GB Under-19 debut at the Munich Junior Championships last weekend where they competed in a coxless four with crew mates they had not rowed with before. On Saturday, they won a silver medal, just missing out by one second to the German crew. On Sunday, they went one better winning […]
Fermanagh man charged with motoring offences
AN Irvinestown man has appeared in court in relation to a number of alleged motoring offences last month. Darran Flanigan (30) from Tully Road is accused of driving after consuming excess alcohol and having no insurance. Offending is alleged to have occurred on March 28 at Gardiners Cross Road, Maguiresbridge. District Judge Alana McSorley remanded Flanigan […]
Irish Cup is ‘a dream come true’ for Chris Curran
THE curtain closed on Chris Curran’s remarkable playing career amidst emotional scenes at Windsor Park on Saturday as Cliftonville dramatically ended a 45-year wait to capture the Irish Cup. After over a decade at the north Belfast club, the Swanlinbar man received the ultimate crescendo as he came off the bench to help Jim Magilton’s […]