Provincial title for Gaels Scór na nÓg winners


ENNISKILLEN Gaels has qualified for a shot at the All-Ireland Scór na nÓg Nuachleas title after winning the prestigious Ulster Final in Silverbridge on Saturday. Having claimed the Fermanagh Novelty Act title in Tempo earlier this year, the Gaels select qualified for the final by winning through at Ulster semi-final stage in Stradone in Cavan. Set in […]

Fermanagh family receives vital letter seven days late


A LOCAL family has blasted Royal Mail for its delayed delivery which saw a letter from the Northern Ireland Water Service arrive seven days late and on the same day their water was being turned off. Residents have recently hit out at Royal Mail over their local service, which according to a senior postman, is […]

Lisbellaw Christmas lights switch on for RNLI


A LISBELLAW family has once again given Fermanagh its very own Winter Wonderland to support the Carrybridge and Enniskillen RNLI. David and Joanne McCusker from Lisbellaw have called on all donations to be left at their house, where locals will be treated to a 28,000 Christmas light spectacle. “I just love the lights, I just […]

Fermanagh families only ‘one bill away’ from poverty


By Niamh McGovern A LOCAL representative of St Vincent de Paul (SVP) has spoken of the pressures facing local families this Christmas, as demand for their services continue to rise. Martha Smyth, member of the Enniskillen Conference of SVP, shared how it can only take one bill to push a family into poverty. In the last year, […]

Enniskillen Running Club raises £8k for local charities


A LOCAL running group has fundraised an impressive total of £8,000 for local charities following two successful events. Enniskillen Running Club hosted both a 10k race earlier in the year, along with their family-favourite Spooktacular run at Halloween, gaining vital funds for charity organisations in the area. This year’s Enniskillen Spooktacular was a major success with […]

Fermanagh man continues appeal for children’s shoes


DYLAN Quinn is continuing to appeal for children’s shoes as he plans for 16,000 pairs of shoes to be laid out in front of Stormont buildings in Belfast on Sunday. Each pair of shoes will represent a young life that has been lost due to the conflict in Gaza since October 2023. The Enniskillen dance artist […]

Dog owners warned after algae found in Fermanagh lake


FERMANAGH dog owners have been warned not to let their pets near the water when walking at Jenkins forest and lakes near Coonian, after bluegreen algae was detected at the popular beauty spot. Warning signs have been put up by Fermanagh and Omagh around the lakeland walk, warning of high concentrations of algae, which is […]

Erne Highlanders win Fermanagh dance school of the year


ERNE Highland Dancers have been awarded ‘County Fermanagh dance school of the year’ title. The group received the award at the first Dance Awards NI held in the Culloden hotel. Erne Highland Dancers began their journey in 2009 and since then has continued to grow and thrive. Dance tutor Kathryn Stewart explained how the group was […]

Fermanagh Lakeland Forum closure postponed until 2025


The Fermanagh Lakeland Forum is to remain open until well into the New Year, the Herald understands. Speculation had been mounting that the Forum was set to close next week for its long-anticipated redevelopment. It’s now understood that an extension has been granted to its planned closure. Fermanagh and Omagh District Council recently met to […]