A CONTROVERSIAL plan to introduce a booking system to all recycling centres locally is now looking increasingly certain to take place despite widespread opposition. It is part of a series of what the Council described as health and safety improvements which are costing in the region of almost £4 million and are likely to be […]
Multi-million water investment for Fermanagh welcomed
A NEW multi-million pound investment which is set to tackle water pollution in Fermanagh and a number of its border counties has been warmly welcomed. PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body, confirmed the Water Enhancements through Sustainable Treatment project at Finn Lough will amount to £32 million. It represents a dynamic […]
Housing crisis leaving Fermanagh families desperate
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OVER 90 per-cent of people in housing stress in Enniskillen were left without an affordable home last year, the ‘Herald can reveal. Figures presented by the Northern Ireland Housing Executive (NIHE) to Fermanagh and Omagh District Council this week show that just 59 of the 753 people who applied for a social home in the […]
Council to give extra £10k for Enniskillen celebrations
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ST PATRICKS Day festivities in Enniskillen and Omagh are to receive an additional boost of £10,000. At the Fermanagh and Omagh District Council (FODC) Regeneration and Community committee last night councillors approved the additional funding for the 2026 events across the district. An independent economic assessment estimated that last year’s celebrations were worth around £1.4m […]
SOAS and Trust to livestream meeting on SWAH’s future
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THE Save Our Acute Services (SOAS) group has confirmed it will meet with the Western Trust (WHSCT) on November 21, with the meeting set to be live-streamed for public viewing. The discussions will focus on developing a ‘Vision Plan’ for the future of the South West Acute Hospital (SWAH), following a call from the Health Minister for […]
Dealership launches Christmas toy appeal
Monaghan Brothers in Lisnaskea have launched their first ever Christmas Toy and Gift Appeal to support local families in need. The dealership, known for its year-round support of local charities and businesses, hopes to bring extra Christmas joy to children in the community this festive season. They are asking local people to donate new toys […]
£10k sought to extend Enniskillen’s St Patrick’s events
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THE St Patrick’s Day celebrations in Enniskillen look set to get even bigger. An independent economic assessment estimated last year’s celebrations were worth around £1.4m to the local economy. Organisers of the St Patrick’s Day celebrations in Enniskillen now want to run events over two days, and have asked Fermanagh and Omagh District for an […]
Fermanagh village ready for big weekend of music
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EXCITEMENT is building in Kinawley as Benaughlin CCE prepares to host its inaugural ‘Gathering”’ weekend from November 14 to 16. This brand-new event, run in partnership with Kinawley Community Centre, promises to be a vibrant celebration of traditional Irish music, song, and dance. It will bring together people of all ages to share in the rich […]
Child grooming and indecent images accused bailed
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A twenty-nine-year-old man has appeared in court in relation to charges of child sexual grooming and indecent images. Conor McManus from Drumbawn Close, Enniskillen faces seven charges in total comprising three counts of making indecent images of a child and one count of possessing an indecent image on dates between January 1 22 and September […]
Fermanagh stars steal the show at One Act Festival
THE ENNISKILLEN One Act Festival made a triumphant return to the Ardhowen this month, delivering three unforgettable nights of theatre. Over the course of the festival, nine short plays lit up the stage, each one showcasing the raw talent, creativity, and passion of local theatre groups. This year’s Enniskillen One Act Festival culminated in a series […]