THERE were more than a few winners who were left stunned and very pleasantly surprised by their awards on Friday night, among them the hard-working team at Graham Enniskillen. This year the Fermanagh Herald Business Awards was celebrating its tenth anniversary, with the event having become one of the biggest social occasions on the local social […]
Kindness Postbox’s success continues with new project
THE Kindness Postbox is continuing to bring happiness to those feeling alone and isolated, this time with its new ‘Story Swap’ project. Set up by Enniskillen woman Nuala O’Toole during the pandemic to link schoolchildren with isolated care-home residents, the local organisation’s latest venture is a collaboration between Jones Memorial Primary School and the County Care Home, both in Enniskillen. “The idea […]
Man extradited to Republic after Fermanagh arrest
OFFICERS from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s International Policing Unit have extradited a 38-year-old man to the Republic of Ireland today. He was due to stand trial for an assault committed in the Co. Cavan area in 2019, and was arrested in Co. Fermanagh on Monday, October 16. Sergeant Davey from the International Policing […]
Sadness at death of much-loved Doreen
THE Enniskillen community was left saddened following the passing of the late Doreen Boylan who was remembered as a ‘true townie’ who had an ‘endearing charm’. Formerly of 25, Derrygore Terrace, Mrs Boylan, aged 88, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday. Mrs Boylan (nee Haggins) was born in Mary Street in Enniskillen, between the […]
Anger over nightmare roadworks on the N16
FERMANAGH motorists have been left angry and frustrated in the past few weeks due to the recent road works on the N16 from Manorhamilton to Sligo. The works have seen more than half an hour added to motorists’ journeys travelling from Enniskillen and Belcoo. Diversions were said to be poorly thought out which led to huge traffic congestion and confusion, […]
Conference boom continues with fly fishing coup
FERMANAGH is continuing to grow its reputation as a conference destination, with another large delegation preparing to descend on the county in the coming weeks. This time it will be the turn of the Irish Fly Fair and Angling Show, which is coming to the Killyhevlin Hotel on November 18 and 19. Having previously been […]
Probation for Kesh man who assaulted police officer
A KESH man who pleaded guilty to a number of offences – including assaulting a police officer – will have to complete a total of 140 hours community service. Peter Crossan, 28, of Mantlin Road, Kesh, appeared at Enniskillen Magistrates Court via videolink from Maghaberry prison for sentencing. He was also facing charges of resisting police and […]
Joe Mahon acknowledged with Lifetime Award
AN EMOTIONAL Joe Mahon was left speechless after receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award. Mahon’s Hotel began its journey back in 1883, when it was opened by Joseph Mahon who had previously owned the Erne Hotel in Ballyshannon. Joe had been studying hotel management in Manchester when his father Vincent’s passing in 1982 led to him […]
Fermanagh police set for backdated pay windfall
A FORMER policeman and current serving Councillor has claimed years of management being “out of touch” has led to officers in Fermanagh and the North being awarded a £30million payout. The PSNI were landed with the massive bill following a Supreme Court decision ordering them to pay retrospective back-pay for overtime for officers who served […]
Kinawley welcome Bredagh for Ulster Club opener
Kinawley ladies welcome Down champions Bredagh to Patrick McManus Park for their Ulster Senior Club quarter Final this afternoon (Sunday, 2pm) and it’s going to be a huge test for the Borus. Belfast side, Bredagh, claimed their 10th senior title when they beat Kilcoo 5-21 to 1-4 in their county final, just over a week ago, […]