HOUSES and homes in Fermanagh are the cheapest to rent in the North as the local demand increases and many young couples are left fearful as they make the step onto the property ladder. It was recently reported that it costs an average of £623 per month to rent a house in Fermanagh. In line […]
Fermanagh ‘forgotten about when it comes to transport’
THE OLDER people of Fermanagh feel their voices are being forgotten and their concerns are being overlooked. Last week the ‘Herald brought you part one of our coverage from the recent Enniskillen Townhall meeting, organised by the local Council and the South West Age Partnership (SWAP) as part of Positive Ageing Month. The event gave local […]
Enniskillen judge slams victim-blaming of child
A JUDGE has slammed comments made by the manager of the Clinton Centre in Enniskillen who appeared to “victim-blame” a child and portray her as the predator of a man currently residing on bail at the centre, charged with abducting her. A detective constable told Enniskillen Magistrates Court Alioune Sow (19) has formed a relationship with […]
Share Discovery Village launches toy appeal
A SOURCE of joy for children all year around, Share Discovery Village in Lisnaskea has teamed up with a leading charity to lift the spirits of young people living with cancer this Christmas. Share has partnered with the Cancer Fund for a Christmas appeal, and is asking for toys and vouchers for those aged one […]
Brave mother’s emotional appeal to Fermanagh public
A BRAVE local mother has shared her family’s painful story in an emotional appeal to the Fermanagh public to stand up and fight for our local emergency services. Eileen McGovern has been a member of Save Our Acute Services (SOAS) since the campaign group was set up in response to the ‘temporary’ suspension of emergency […]
BREAKING: Fermanagh road closed after collision
THE Boa Island Road in Fermanagh is closed while the Police are at the scene of road crash. “Boa Island Road is closed between Rosscor Bridge and Belleek whilst Police deal with a road traffic collision,” a Police statement said. ”Please seek an alternative route. Lorries especially please use Loughshore Road.”
Help Enniskillen woman Sinead spread Christmas cheer
Sinead has launched a Go Fund Me to help Fermanagh families in need this Christmas.
Shock at scale of domestic violence in Fermanagh
MORE than one woman a day is seeking help from Fermanagh Women’s Aid (FWA), with the scale of domestic violence in this small rural county described as “staggering.” Every year FWA receives around 400 referrals, with the vast majority – approximately 70 percent – being self referrals and only around 25 percent coming from the police, meaning the […]
Stories from the stones..Horror history of Tully Castle
TULLY Castle nestled on the shores of Lower Lough Erne is the impressive remains of a fortified house and bawn built in the early 17th Century with a turbulent history. Located three miles north from Derrygonnelly, the castle was built by Sir John Hume between 1611 and 1613. Though its design owed much to Hume’s […]
Fermanagh schoolgirl to launch new books
MANY an aspiring writer has dreamed of publishing their first book, but for eight-year-old Amelia Greene she has gone one step further and released two at once. The Enniskillen schoolgirl is getting set for her double debut, which is due to take place at the Workhouse next Tuesday, November 12, where she will be joined […]