The death has occurred in her 96th year at the Millcroft Nursing Home on 16th February of Bridie Tannian Menapian Way, Enniskillen and late of Killina, Kinvara, Co. Galway. Bridie was former Vice-Principal of Mount Lourdes Convent Grammar School, Enniskillen. Remains will repose on Thursday at Ballycassidy House Funeral Home 101 Killadeas Rd. Enniskillen BT94 […]
Today’s weather forecast for Co Fermanagh
Windy and mild today, with spells of heavy blustery rain perhaps thundery early. These will soon clear, leaving a mix of bright spells, patchy cloud and blustery showers, some thundery.
McIlwaine on the double in Ballinamallard victory
JOSH McIlwaine scored two goals at Ferney Park last night (Tuesday) as Ballinamallard United won a five-goal thriller against Newington. Sean McAteer got the Mallards off the perfect start when he netted from a Darragh Byrne cross, with just 10 minutes on the clock. With confidence flowing, McIlwaine scored his first on the night with […]
Chart star Heaton to rock at the Ardhowen
MULTI-MILLION record selling artist Paul Heaton is set to make his debut in Enniskillen next month as he aims to become the “first major chart star” to perform in the 32 counties of Ireland. Local social media went into a frenzy when the English singer confirmed he was heading to the Ardhowen Theatre on Thursday, […]
Val Valentine celebrates 100th birthday
WHAT are the odds of being born on Valentine’s Day and your surname being Valentine? Why don’t you ask Fermanagh man Val Valentine who celebrated his 100th Birthday on February 14. The remarkable Irvinestown man also married his sweetheart Alice on the most romantic day of the year. Val and Alice have two daughters Maria […]
Joy as Fermanagh Fishing Classic festival reinstated
A LIVERPOOL angler who has been traveling to the county for 50 years to compete in the Fermanagh Fishing Classic has said: “this is the best bit of news I’ve heard this year” about the recent reveal that the funding for the event has been reinstated. This comes after it was announced that funding for […]
Enniskillen man in court on PSNI data breach charge
TWO men accused of possessing a document with PSNI officers’ personal information have been remanded in custody following their arrests this week. Brian Cavlan (49), who has an address in Aughnacloy, and Rory Logan (43) whose address was listed as Maghaberry Prison but who is originally from Enniskillen, both appeared before Strabane Magistrates Court charged with […]
Calls for the return of Fermanagh county boundary signs
WORK is ongoing to reclaim Fermanagh’s historic borders by reinstating our county boundary signs. Over the past decade, since the creation of the Fermanagh and Omagh ‘supercouncil’, the signs that once defined the county border have disappeared. Gone are the ‘Fermanagh welcomes you naturally’ greetings and signs sporting the county’s crest, which marked a county boundary […]
Forum closing date pushed back again
THE Fermanagh Lakeland Forum will not close until “potentially April”, the ‘Herald understands. It was originally reported that the facility would close in January, but it’s understood that the Forum will remain open for at least another few weeks, as the wait for redevelopment goes on. The delayed closure date is another blow to the […]
Do you know a ‘climate champion’ in Fermanagh?
Fermanagh and Omagh District Council has launched a new Community Climate Champion initiative to recognise people for the positive contribution they make to the environment. Residents are invited to nominate themselves or other individuals or local community groups they believe have made a significant and positive environmental impact in their local area. The climate action […]