THE Donagh community has been left saddened following the death of ‘one of the greats’ Steven Ingram who dedicated his life to family and football. Mr Ingram, who was commonly known as ‘Nudie’, passed away peacefully on Tuesday. A devout sportsman, Mr Ingram was a dedicated member of the St Patrick’s Donagh GAA club, both […]
Priest for trial on historical sex offences charges
A PRIEST has been returned for trial accused of historic sexual abuse against two males, one of which allegedly dates back over 40 years. Appearing for a committal hearing was Canon Patrick McEntee (69) from Esker Road, Dromore who requested a leave of absence last year while a serious safeguarding investigation was carried out. He is […]
Fermanagh author goes to Hollywood
A FERMANAGH author and wellbeing champion has been jetting around the world and mingling with the stars to promote mental health awareness. Emma Weaver, who is a best-selling writer and TEDx speaker, recently returned from LA where she was MC-ing at an event as part of a ground-breaking campaign on mental health awareness. Founded by Yorkshire man […]
Fermanagh priest Fr Gary Donegan awaiting third surgery
JUST hours after he underwent surgery on his eye, Fr Gary Donegan has confirmed that he’s going to have to go under the knife again later this month. Since December, the Fermanagh cleric has been undergoing treatment on his right eye, in a bid to save and secure his sight. The Newtownbutler priest underwent surgery […]
Man arrested following Irvinestown drug seizure
Around £6,000 of cannabis was seized after police stopped a suspicious driver in Irvinestown yesterday.
Arrest warrant following theft conviction
A WARRANT has been issued for the arrest of a 38-year-old man who failed to appear in court on a charge of theft, dating back almost five years. Ryan Gerard McNabb from Riverside, Enniskillen was accused of stealing £400 cash from a bar on March 13 2019. A police officer aware of the facts of […]
Council to lead investigation into fatal dog poisoning
THE Council’s Animal Welfare department is set to lead an ‘investigation’ into the suspicious circumstances where a dog was killed in a fatal poisoning incident in Brookeborough. In last week’s issue, the Herald spoke to Fermanagh couple Ethen and Emma Armstrong who were left devastated after their much loved dog ‘Bono’ died after ingesting rat poison at […]
Time for a Helping Hand
BACK in the 1980’s any decent Catholic was expected to go to confessions at least once a month and weekly for the more devout, whether you had sinned or not. As a clerical student at Maynooth College, it was easy for me to confess as we were assigned a spiritual director whom I could visit whenever […]
Sinn Féin’s Dolan backs Gildernew for EU seat
A FERMANAGH and South Tyrone MLA has backed Michelle Gildernew to ‘call out the EU when needed’ if she’s elected later this year. Last week it was confirmed that Ms Gildernew will contest the European Union in July in the Midlands/ North West constituency. It’ll bring the curtain down on her 20-odd year campaign as […]
Derek Ryan wins big at the NI Country Awards
DEREK Ryan was the big winner at the prestigious and hugely popular Northern Ireland Country Music Awards. On Monday night, the leading Country music stars from both sides of the border descended to the Armagh City Hotel for a special night which was aimed to recognise and celebrate the best in the industry. Fermanagh Country […]