BALLINAMALLARD manager Mark Stafford said his players are “getting stronger and there’s more of a team spirit” after they earned a share of the spoils against Dundela at Wilgar Park. The Mallards came from behind to lead, before eventually settling for a point. Despite being disappointed with conceding inside three minutes, Stafford credited the response […]
St Pat’s ready for Clogher challenge
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ST Patrick’s Donagh defender Conor McDermott says there’s “a massive hunger within the team” as they bid to qualify for the Ulster Junior Club Championship Final this weekend. The Fermanagh champions travel to St Tiernach’s Park in Clones on Saturday afternoon (November 15) to take on Tyrone winners Clogher in the last four and the […]
Council Christmas campaign to tackle domestic violence
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FERMANAGH and Omagh District Council is to launch a unique Christmas campaign aimed at ending violence against women and girls, with a free bauble offered as a symbol of hope and unity. Launching on November 17, the initiative, titled Lights for Change – A Christmas Tree for a Safer Future, seeks to raise awareness and […]
Controversial recycling booking system progressing
A CONTROVERSIAL plan to introduce a booking system to all recycling centres locally is now looking increasingly certain to take place despite widespread opposition. It is part of a series of what the Council described as health and safety improvements which are costing in the region of almost £4 million and are likely to be […]
Multi-million water investment for Fermanagh welcomed
A NEW multi-million pound investment which is set to tackle water pollution in Fermanagh and a number of its border counties has been warmly welcomed. PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body, confirmed the Water Enhancements through Sustainable Treatment project at Finn Lough will amount to £32 million. It represents a dynamic […]
Housing crisis leaving Fermanagh families desperate
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OVER 90 per-cent of people in housing stress in Enniskillen were left without an affordable home last year, the ‘Herald can reveal. Figures presented by the Northern Ireland Housing Executive (NIHE) to Fermanagh and Omagh District Council this week show that just 59 of the 753 people who applied for a social home in the […]
Council to give extra £10k for Enniskillen celebrations
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ST PATRICKS Day festivities in Enniskillen and Omagh are to receive an additional boost of £10,000. At the Fermanagh and Omagh District Council (FODC) Regeneration and Community committee last night councillors approved the additional funding for the 2026 events across the district. An independent economic assessment estimated that last year’s celebrations were worth around £1.4m […]
SOAS and Trust to livestream meeting on SWAH’s future
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THE Save Our Acute Services (SOAS) group has confirmed it will meet with the Western Trust (WHSCT) on November 21, with the meeting set to be live-streamed for public viewing. The discussions will focus on developing a ‘Vision Plan’ for the future of the South West Acute Hospital (SWAH), following a call from the Health Minister for […]
Dealership launches Christmas toy appeal
Monaghan Brothers in Lisnaskea have launched their first ever Christmas Toy and Gift Appeal to support local families in need. The dealership, known for its year-round support of local charities and businesses, hopes to bring extra Christmas joy to children in the community this festive season. They are asking local people to donate new toys […]
£10k sought to extend Enniskillen’s St Patrick’s events
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THE St Patrick’s Day celebrations in Enniskillen look set to get even bigger. An independent economic assessment estimated last year’s celebrations were worth around £1.4m to the local economy. Organisers of the St Patrick’s Day celebrations in Enniskillen now want to run events over two days, and have asked Fermanagh and Omagh District for an […]