COLUMN: The importance of relaxation and how to relax


RELAXING and knowing how to relax are an important part of managing stress, worry, anxiety and depression. For some people this can be walking, or running, or cycling or yoga. Whatever it is, taking structured time out to relax – and to process what is going on within us – is important. The most important […]

Fermanagh patient’s 25-hour wait for emergency surgery


A FERMANAGH man who recently required emergency surgery has spoken of his horrible experience of travelling to Derry and waiting over 24 hours to be treated for a condition his doctor had deemed to be very urgent. The man, who stressed he was not normally the type to contact newspapers with complaints, got in touch with the Herald after […]

Mourners urged to remember happy times with Kelly Lynch


THE HEARTBROKEN friends of Kelly Lynch Gilroy have been urged to remember the happy times they spent with the 23-year-old, not the tragic circumstances surrounding her death. That was the message from Kelly’s devastated parents, Julieanne and Seán, delivered by Fr Jimmy McPhillips PP at her funeral at Holy Cross Church in Lisnaskea on Friday. […]

Fermanagh singer Lisa McHugh heading to Ulster Hall


FERMANAGH Country music star Lisa McHugh is preparing for her ‘biggest headline show to date’ in one of Ireland’s most iconic venues. On Saturday, November 30, the Glaswegian singer is going to take centre stage at the Ulster Hall in Belfast for the show which she promises is going to be a ‘special one’. The […]

Petrol prices cheaper in North than Republic… for now


PETROL prices are cheaper in the North than in the Republic of Ireland for the first time in years, but border retailers may not have to cut their prices to ensure they remain in business just yet. Currently, petrol and diesel are 10 cents cheaper in the North, with the gap due to widen with a […]

Sadness at death of well-known Peter Lunney


THE late Peter Lunney was laid to rest last week at his family’s ancestral grave, in the shadow of Molly Mountain. It was a fitting send-off for Peter, who was born in Molly on April 29, 1960, one of Francis and Josephine Lunney’s large family of ten. Despite being born within the borders of Kinawley parish, he […]

Fermanagh man accused of attempted GBH


AN ENNISKILLEN man has been sent forward to the Crown Court accused of having a hatchet and attempting to cause grievous bodily harm (GBH). Brandon Quinn (25) of Windmill Heights appeared at Enniskillen Magistrates Court for a preliminary enquiry on charges of affray, common assault, and threats to kill. He also faces one count of […]

Company to monitor car parks comes under fire


QUESTIONS have been raised over the decision by Fermanagh and Omagh District Council to employ an English company, better known for debt-collecting, to enforce its new parking services. The Council has agreed on a new contract beginning next month with Marston Holdings Ltd to provide enforcement parking services within the Council’s 39 off-street car parks across […]

Time zone threat hanging over Fermanagh


WITH the clocks due to ‘spring’ forward this weekend, it’s worth remembering Fermanagh still has the threat of an international time border hanging over it, thanks to Brexit. While the clock change is currently nothing more than a minor inconvenience for most, in years to come the bi-annual practice could become a very significant event locally as it could mean […]