FLASHBACK FRIDAY: St Michael’s fans flock to Croke Park


GAA fans from across Fermanagh travelled to Croke Park in April 2019 for the Hogan Cup Final which saw St Michael’s College win the All-Ireland A College titles for the first time. Do you recognise anyone who appears in this week’s ‘Flashback Friday’ gallery? Tag them in our Facebook post!

Effort to reignite fireworks debate fizzles in Council
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A RENEWED attempt to revisit the Halloween fireworks funding fizzled out in the Council chamber. It will be six years this October since Fermanagh and Omagh District Council last hosted its festive firework display – which attracted thousands from across Fermanagh and beyond – at Enniskillen Castle. Last year, noting the extreme disappointment of local families […]

Band unites to support Béoán Jones’ recovery
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ONE of the county’s top rock bands raised £770 to support local resident Béoán Jones with his recovery, as they returned to the stage for their much-anticipated reunion gig. A large crowd recently turned out to The Crowes Nest in Enniskillen as ‘Index’ marked their return, performing some of their hits including ‘Dreaming Alone’ which […]

Tempo man to contest charges
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A TEMPO man is set to contest a number of serious motoring offences which included aiding and abetting an individual to drive while they had no licence and using a vehicle without insurance. Barry McSorley (47), from Carn Road in Tempo, will contest the charges on August 6. He is charged with permitting an individual […]

Decision on SWAH surgery ‘always in Minister’s hands’
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THERE was much confusion in the community last week after Health Minister Mike Nesbitt ‘intervened’ in the consultation on the removal of emergency general surgery (EGS) from the SWAH, with some mistakenly believing the service had been saved. Following the last-minute cancellation of the major public consultation event that had been due to take place […]

Lisnaskea man (36) fails to appear in court
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A LISNASKEA man charged with a number of motoring offences has failed to appear in court. Alan Martin Harte (36) from Trasna Way is accused of stealing a vehicle and driving it while disqualified and without insurance. Offending is alleged to have occurred on June 6 close to his home. A police officer aware of the […]

Plea for officials as GAA games in jeopardy
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FERMANAGH GAA clubs who don’t have a ladies referee will lose their home advantage for the 2026 season as major concerns continue to circulate over the future of local games and matches. The ‘Herald previously reported that due to a serious lack of match officials, a number of ladies GAA club games have had to […]