TUCKED along the banks of Lough Erne in Riverside, Willie Anderson is bringing the rich maritime history of the lough’s boats back to life. Once an empty boatyard, the site now houses his Boatyard Museum, showcasing the steam boats, racing yachts and working barges that shaped Enniskillen’s maritime past. Living on a barge himself, Willie’s […]
Erne Boxing Club packing a punch but in need of support
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AFTER 18 years at the heart of sport in Fermanagh and with over 60 Ulster titles to its name, the Erne Boxing Club continues to punch well above its weight. Much of its recent popularity and acclaim has been down to the success of local pro, Rhys Owens, who has become the first professional boxer […]
Fermanagh road closed due to serious collision
Motorists are advised to avoid the Lough Shore Road at Belleek.
Derrylin woman honoured with prestigious nursing award
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A DERRYLIN native who once told her teachers she would ‘be seen in the paper as a qualified nurse’ has seen that childhood promise come full circle. Roisín O’Brien, now living in Birmingham, has been Highly Commended at the Stars of Learning Disabilities Awards 2025, held on December 5 at the Mercure Piccadilly Hotel in […]
New invasive species of mussels found in Lough Erne
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A NEW invasive species of mussels has been found in Lough Erne – the first discovery of its kind in the North. The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAREA) has urged vigilance following the discovery, which as been described as a ‘threat’ to the local ecosystem. Scientists from the Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) collected samples suspected […]
Police car rammed by stolen vehicle in Fermanagh
Two people have been arrested after a police vehicle was rammed by a stolen car in Enniskillen. Police on patrol as part of Operation Season’s Greetings spotted a silver Ford Fiesta on the Cornagrade Road in Enniskillen shortly before 1am this morning. Upon being signalled to stop, the driver of the car made off from […]
New editor appointed at the Fermanagh Herald
THE Fermanagh Herald has announced the appointment of Roisin Henderson as its new editor. Originally from Buncrana in Inishowen, Roisin has made Fermanagh her home and has worked in local journalism across the north west for almost 20 years, half of which have been with the ‘Herald. She said she was honoured to take on […]
Sadness at death of popular Fermanagh priest
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THE community in south Fermanagh is in mourning this week following the sudden death of popular local priest Fr Niall Greene. The death of the Kinawley man comes during a week of sadness for the county, following the passing of two other popular local men – the ‘famous’ Willie Boyd, peacefully at the SWAH, and 69-year-old Francis Lynch, following a road […]
Armstrong to compete in World Rally Championship 2026
FERMANAGH driver Jon Armstrong has been confirmed as one of the M-Sport drivers for next year’s World Rally Championship. The Kesh man, who is a two-time Junior WRC runner-up, will represent M-Sport in the campaign, with Shane Byrne as his co-driver. It comes after Armstrong was named the driver of the year on FIAERC.com after […]
SWAH Emergency staff bid farewell to nurse Sandra
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Current and former colleagues and friends of staff nurse Sandra Knox gathered recently to bid a fond farewell to one in a million nurse on her retirement from the Emergency Department at the South West Acute Hospital, Enniskillen after over four decades working in health and social care. Paying tribute to Sandra, Emma Meegan, Ward […]