PARENTS of post-primary school children in Enniskillen have responded in strong numbers to a consultation on the much-debated plan to merge the town’s Catholic-maintained schools. Representatives from the Council for Catholic Maintained Schools (CCMS) recently met with parents to outline the plan, which would see St Joseph’s College and St Fanchea’s College close as institutions, […]
Trailer released for Adrian Dunbar movie
THE trailer has been released for a movie starring Enniskillen actor Adrian Dunbar, which will showcase his impressive performance in an award-winning play on the West End Theatre. Dunbar, who rose to prominence following his casting in BBC drama ‘Line of Duty’, earned rave reviews and plaudits following his performances in play ‘Kiss Me, Kate’ […]
Fermanagh school signs contract for major expansion
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ST Kevin’s College in Lisnaskea is now one step closer to its planned state-of-the-art, multi-million-pound new school building. On Friday, staff, members of the school’s Board of Governors, and representatives from the construction and architectural firms gathered in the school’s main hall to sign the contract for the project. The development will include 11 new […]
Top award for Fermanagh Olympian
LOCAL Olympian Nathan Timoney said he is “very lucky to receive such excellent support” from Queen’s University after he received a top award at a major ceremony at the Belfast university. The Enniskillen man, who represented Ireland with Ross Corrigan at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, was named as ‘Individual Sports Personality of the Year’ […]
Cuts made to Royal Mail letters deliveries in Fermanagh
ROYAL Mail employees in Enniskillen have had the amount of time they can spend delivering letters reduced, as they continue to be “slaughtered” with parcel deliveries across the county. The ‘Herald understands that some postmen in the town are only allowed to deliver letters three and a half hours per day. The rest of their […]
Fermanagh’s a ‘dental desert’
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FERMANAGH has been described as a “dental desert’” in Stormont, with calls for urgent action to address the growing crisis. With many residents struggling to find affordable and nearby dental services, and very few NHS dentists in the county, local MLA Deborah Erskine brought attention to the growing crisis in the Assembly. Highlighting the urgent need for solutions […]
FLASHBACK FRIDAY… Fun and games at Fermanagh festival
THERE was plenty of fun and craic at the Broadmeadow Festival in Enniskillen in June 2015. Check out our ‘Flashback Friday’ gallery below. To read more on this story see this week’s Fermanagh Herald. Can’t get to the shop to collect your copy? No problem! You can download a copy straight to your device by […]
Two men charged with attack on Fermanagh councillor
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TWO men have been charged in connection with an assault on a local councillor and his family, following what has been described as a ‘home invasion’ two years ago. Kevin McLoughlin (35), from Monmurry Road, Brookeborough, is accused of assaulting Sinn Fein councillor Sheamus Greene and damaging his glasses. It is further alleged that he […]
St Michael’s College ‘apologise’ to abuse victims
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ST Michael’s College has said they “unreservedly apologise to the victims for the hurt they have suffered” after its former President was found guilty of a number historic sexual abuse charges. Canon Patrick McEntee (71), from Esker Road, Dromore, denied sexual offences against boys at St Michael’s College over various dates between 1978 and 1989. […]
Campaign launched to revamp Enniskillen roundabouts
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ENNISKILLEN BID, along with the support of local businesses, have pledged to “step up and do something” to revamp the roundabouts in the town. The group confirmed in a post on social media last night (Thursday) that the roundabouts in the town are set for a major overhaul, in news which was welcomed by local […]