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 […]
Funding boost for Fermanagh drama group
SHARE Discovery Village is inspiring a new Unity in Motion dance and drama project that aims to directly tackle social isolation in rural Fermanagh by bringing people together to move, create, and connect. Power NI is supporting this positive initiative through its long-running Brighter Communities programme. The project will run weekly dance and drama workshops, […]
Fermanagh school ramps up ICT suite fundraiser
THE local community in Derrygonnelly is preparing to support a major bazaar fundraiser which is aiming to raise vital funds to help with the development of a new ICT suite facility at the school. St Patrick’s Primary School recently launched a fundraiser to help raise funds to purchase new computers and IT equipment which could […]
Work begins on new look Carrybridge Hotel
WORK has officially begun at the much-anticipated new Carrybridge Hotel, marking a significant step forward in the project. Last week, crews completed the foundations, and the construction is now rapidly progressing to the installation of the steel frame and drainage systems. The project, which involved the demolition of the previous Carrybridge Hotel and Marina in […]
Fermanagh woman to contest allegation of assault
A CHARGE of assaulting a woman almost exactly a year ago is to be contested, Enniskillen Magistrates Court has heard. Hollie Cashel (21) from Aghnaskew Road, Lisnaskea is accused of committing the offence on March 30 2024. A defence barrister entered a not guilty plea on her behalf. District Judge Alana McSorley adjourned the case […]
Today’s weather forecast for Co Fermanagh
Today will be another mild day, and it will be dry, calm and fine throughout with plenty of sunshine. Tonight will see clear skies to start, but overnight areas of low cloud, mist and fog will develop for many, leaving just a few clearer breaks around. Staying dry throughout.