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 […]

Barber shop delivers aid to Turkey earthquake survivors


LEFT feeling helpless after watching the horrific images of devastation in the aftermath of the earthquake in Turkey, the owners of Enniskillen Turkish Barbers took matters into their own hands and organised an appeal for aid. Murat Kalbisen, who is a Turkish national and co-owner of the popular barber shop in Enniskillen’s town centre, left late last Saturday […]

New contractor to take over Maple Healthcare


NEWS a contractor has been found to take over the running of Maple Healthcare in Lisnaskea has been cautiously welcomed locally, with hopes high it could mark the beginning of new era for the huge practice. However, it has been noted that many questions remain to be answered regarding what the new management will mean for […]

Free flowers has Bellanaleck blooming


WINTER always brings the blues but a Bellanaleck florist has been doing her bit to put a spring in the village’s step. Clare Dougal, who owns the Clare’s Flower Room business, decided to bring some much needed cheer by leaving free bouquets of flowers around the village. With each bunch, a card was enclosed with […]

Community ‘in shock’ death of popular dentist


THE death of a popular dentist has ‘shocked’ the community of Derrygonnelly. Police confirmed 62-year-old Denis Kelly from Springfield, outside Enniskillen died as a result of his injuries on Monday, following a road traffic collision in Augher in January. A spokesman from the PSNI’s Collision Investigation Unit said: “The collision, which involved an Audi Q5 and a Scania lorry, occurred […]

McAree goal seals derby win for Rovers


Lisnaskea Rovers 1 Maguiresbridge 0 A first half goal from Corey McAree was enough to decide the Mulhern Cup derby tie at Castle Park Centre on Saturday. It was a game of few chances and Maguiresbridge will rue a second half penalty miss but in truth, they didn’t create enough on the day to trouble […]