THE Fermanagh community has been left deeply saddened following the death of much-loved nurse Gemma McVeigh who was remembered for her “infectious laughter” and “boundless energy.” Ms McVeigh passed away peacefully at the Palliative Care Unit at Omagh Hospital on Friday, following a long battle with illness, aged 44 years old. One of six children born […]
Uninsured Fermanagh driver had a ‘medical emergency’
A BELLEEK woman who was detected driving without insurance was on her way to hospital for a medical emergency, a local court has heard. Catherine Armstrong (22) of Cornahaltie Road appeared at Enniskillen Magistrate Court on Wednesday on one count of using a vehicle without insurance. She had been stopped driving a red Ford Fiesta […]
Fermanagh teacher guilty of sex assault on pupil
AN ENNISKILLEN secondary school teacher has been found guilty of the sexual assault of a young pupil. David Baxter (65), of Killadeas Road, Lisnarick, was accused of sexually touching a child under 13 on an unknown date between February 1 and April 30, 2018. Baxter, who is the former head of music at Erne Integrated College, […]
Fermanagh family’s fundariser to help others
The McCaffrey are undertaking a mammoth charity fundraiser to raise awareness of a condition that claimed the life of their precious son, James.
Fermanagh woman battling to claim pothole damages
A LOCAL woman has been left furious following difficulty in making a claim after her car hit a pothole causing damage. Ciara from Belleek was traveling on the Lough Shore Road on Saturday evening when just before the Magho view point coming from Enniskillen, she hit a pothole and as a result, got a puncture. Ciara […]
Mother and Baby Homes inquiry deadline extended
THE deadline has been extended for Fermanagh females who were “directly affected” by the Mother and Baby Institutions and Magdalene Laundries to share their stories and memories. A public inquiry and financial redress programme has been set up by the Stormont Executive to support the many affected, with Fermanagh and Omagh District Council backing the […]
Welcome support for Fermanagh border communities
BORDER communities in Fermanagh are eligible for funding with the aim of “increasing accessibility to digital technology” as residents report issues with phone reception and broadband. Local people feel that Fermanagh has been left behind when it comes to technology and growth and a Special EU Programmes Body has been set up to support people […]
GALLERY: Fun and games at Aghadrumsee Mr & Mrs
THERE was plenty of fun and games at the hugely popular and much-anticipated Aghadrumsee Mr & Mrs event which was held recently. Check out our gallery of pictures! 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 […]
‘Women and girls must feel safe’ in Fermanagh
LOCAL representatives and groups have praised the “welcome development” after the Stormont Executive pledged a multi-million pound package against the domestic violence crisis. Fermanagh and Omagh District Council has received £135,000 from Stormont which will be distributed between January and March 2026, to end violence against women and girls. It comes after Stormont pledged £1.2 […]
Heaton to sell out Fermanagh venue
THE Ardhowen Theatre in Enniskillen has confirmed that “extra seating has just been released” due to popular demand for a concert by multi-million chart selling singer Paul Heaton. Local social media went into a frenzy after the English singer announced that he’s stopping off at the Enniskillen venue on Thursday, March 27, to the delight of […]