There will be a peaceful demonstration in support of the SWAH at the Diamond in Ennsikillen on Tuesday evening.
Helping to save one of our most loved feathered friends
LOUGH Erne has long been one of the last refuges for the embattled curlew in Ireland, north or south, and it is continuing to play its part in helping reverse the rapid decline of this iconic little bird. The RSPB NI announced this week that 2022 had been a record-breaking curlew breeding season, which it […]
Collections to be held for earthquake survivors
Concern Worldwide is to hold two collections in the local Asda store in Enniskillen to raise money for the earthquake survivors in Turkey and Syria.
John remembered as a ‘kind, family man’
JOHN Keenan from Enniskillen has been remembered as a ‘kind, family man’ who loved the GAA. Mr Keenan of 8, Rossole Park, Enniskillen died on February 3, 2023, at the South West Acute Hospital. After a playing career for Enniskillen Gaels, he was later heavily involved with the club as his sons Niall, Matthew and Daniel also […]
Tasty food is main focus for Lough Erne’s new head chef
HE has big boots to fill to replace the renowned Noel McMeel, but Stephen Holland, the new head chef at the Lough Erne Resort, says ‘pressure is for tyres’. The change at the helm in the kitchen of the hotel on the outskirts of Enniskillen, comes as Mr McMeel is stepping down after 15 years […]
Fermanagh duo honoured at National Bravery Awards
TWO brave Fermanagh men were recognised for their act of courage at the National Police Public Bravery Awards. Bernard McDonald and Paul Shannon were two of only 13 other recipients across the United Kingdom to receive Gold Awards at the event held in Sheffield for their efforts during a fatal house fire in Derrylin in 2018. […]
Tiernan bringing joy with his street music
A BELLEEK musician has taken to the streets to help bring post-Pandemic joy to the Fermanagh masses. Tiernan O’Rourke has literally been taking his piano ‘on the road’ and tinkles the ivories to get the public tapping – and even singing – along. By entertaining shoppers and passers-by, Tiernan says he is on a one-man musical crusade […]
Water supply restored – thanks to the Herald
AN Irvinestown woman has thanked The Fermanagh Herald for helping her get her water supply back. Julia Evangelista, a 58-year-old care worker, moved to her home just outside of Irvinestown four years ago. However, her water supply began to decrease to the point where she could only get it in the early hours of the […]
Covid funding helping transform our villages
WITH BELLEEK already benefiting from Council Covid funding, with its local marina getting an upgrade, Newtownbutler is set to be the next local village to get a cash injection. The Belleek Marina project, which involved upgrades to its walkways and car parking, is the first in a number of local projects funded by the Covid […]
Principal backs striking teachers
PARENTS are facing disruption next Tuesday as Fermanagh’s teachers are set to walk out on strike. The Herald understands that the vast majority of Fermanagh-based schools will be observing the industrial action next week that will last half-a-day. Parents have been informed that schools will not be open to their children on the morning of […]