A local schoolgirl has been enjoying early success in the field of engineering, after picking up an award for inventive idea. Lola Stewart, who is a P6 pupil in St Patrick’s Primary School, Mullanaskea was asked the question, ‘If you were an engineer, what would you do?’ This question was part of a Leaders Award Competition, building […]
What’s next for the Railway Hotel?
DESPITE the owner of the Railway Hotel in Enniskillen claiming he still has future plans for the derelict building, a second fire in the property last week may have seen these designs all go up in smoke. Local businessman David Mahon, who owns the historic site, said he was “shocked” at the suspected arson attack, which […]
Man dies in Fermanagh hit-and-run
A man has been arrested in connection with the investigation into the tragic incident in Belleek earlier today.
Belleek road closed due to road traffic collision
A road in Belleek has been closed due to a road traffic collision. The Boa Island Road, Belleek has been closed and Police are advising you seek an alternative route. A PSNI spokesperson said, “Police are advising road users to avoid the Boa Island Road, Belleek which has been closed due to a road traffic […]
Fermanagh pensioners ‘struggling to cope’
LOCAL pensioners are being urged to apply for “one of the most underclaimed benefits” by this Monday, to help cope with the loss of winter fuel payment. The manager at Community Advice Fermanagh has said changes to the Winter Fuel Payment is “another blow” to local elderly residents who have been left devastated by the […]
Chef Neven Maguire films locally in Enniskillen
THE talents of a Fermanagh chef are set to be on full display on our TV screens later this year after he teamed up for a special collaboration with his former mentor Neven Maguire. Glen Wheeler from Enniskillen restaurant ‘28 At The Hollow’ recently opened the doors of his establishment to Blacklion chef Neven Maguire and […]
Fermanagh shoppers ready for Christmas
NOW we’re in September, signs of Christmas are starting to appear in our shops, but is September too early to start your Christmas shopping? For many, especially parents, Christmas can be a hard time financially but planning ahead could make the holiday’s less burdensome. As well as Spar shops across the country starting their 12 […]
Irvinestown latest area with bin collection trouble
BIN collection in the county continues to be an issue with Irvinestown natives the latest ones to say that the local service was ‘rubbish’. Residents of Millstone Drive estate at Scallen Road, Irvinestown complained to the Herald that as it is an ‘adopted road’, the bin lorry is not allowed to drive down it. This means those […]
Major rise in disposable vapes sold in Fermanagh
A LOCAL shop worker has said the number of disposable vapes being sold locally is “scary” after an Enniskillen store was revealed as the second highest seller of the items in the North. Disposable vapes first hit the UK market in 2015 and they’ve risen in popularity among all age ranges, with suppliers creating vapes […]
JivinGym returns to Fermanagh
CALLING all dancers, popular jiving instructor James McGrath is coming back to Fermanagh. James, along with his partner Hannah, who goes by the name JivinGym, will be coming back to Tempo this month. The four week classes will begin on 5 September in the Milltown Manor Bar in Tempo from 7pm-9:15pm. The former Monaghan festival champion begins […]