‘Stressed’ cats in need of a new home


FERMANAGH pet lovers are being urged to help give two cats a home after they’ve been reportedly “stressed” out by a long stay in a local animal sanctuary which is struggling to cope with its demand. Bright Eyes Animal Sanctuary, located in Ballinamallard, recently revealed to the Herald that’s it’s on the brink of collapse […]


Economy Minister Conor Murphy visited Encirc


Economy Minister Conor Murphy visited Encirc in Derrylin to meet with campaign group Keep Recycling Local (KRL) and hear how recycling materials separately helps keep valuable materials within the local circular economy. The visit was hosted by KRL which, along with Encirc, Enva and Bryson Recycling aims to stop valuable glass, paper and other recyclable […]


Nathan Carter confirms Scottish show


AFTER four sold-out shows in Scotland, Fermanagh Country music star Nathan Carter has confirmed he’s going to be headlining a major gig at the renowned Royal Concert Hall in Glasgow. The Liverpudlian, who has set up home in Bellanaleck, is set to return to Scotland for what’s expected to be a sold-out concert at the […]


Enniskillen Spooktacular returns for Halloween


THE countdown is on until the hugely popular Spooktacular run takes place in Enniskillen and it promises to be the “best ever”. The event will kick-start the Halloween celebrations locally, taking place on Friday, October 25. The event, which is Ireland’s largest nighttime 5K run has the exciting addition of a Mini Spook for junior […]


All-Ireland champion Lindsay leads the way


FOURTEEN-YEAR-OLD Jenson Lindsay from Enniskillen is basking in All-Ireland glory after he was named ‘Senior Young Handler’ following his success at the recently held Elphin Agricultural Show. Thousands of farming and agricultural enthusiasts turned out to the Elphin Agricultural Show, held in north Roscommon, for the event, with the Enniskillen man showcasing his skills in […]


Three call outs in seven hours for Carrybridge RNLI


THE LOUGH was the place to be last Saturday, when summer finally made a brief visit to Fermanagh, with both locals and visitors taking to the water. This led to the triple call-out for the Carrybridge lifeboat, the Douglas, Euan and Kay Richards, and its crew. At around 1.10pm on Saturday the lifeboat and its […]


Woman to contest criminal damage and assault charges


CHARGES of criminal damage and assaults relating to an alleged incident earlier this year are to be contested, Dungannon Magistrates Court has heard. Alana Elliott (40) from Woodview, Enniskillen is accused of assaulting twice assaulting a male as well as damaging his mobile phone on April 1 A defence barrister entered not guilty pleas to all […]


New job for pioneering Fermanagh priest Fr Gabriel


A PIONEERING priest from Fermanagh who is renowned for his work in the area of peace, reconciliation, and development, is to take up a new role in his home diocese. As part of a round of diocesan changes announced by Bishop of Clogher Larry Duffy this week, Fr Garbriel Dolan SPS is to become the […]


Fermanagh’s Eimear Smyth wins top LGFA award


FERMANAGH sharp-shooter Eimear Smyth has claimed the ZuCar Golden Boot Award at Croke Park today (Thursday) following her standout performances for the Erne county this season. Smyth, 23, from Derrygonnelly, played a key role for Fermanagh winning the TG4 All-Ireland Championships, finishing as the top scorer at all grades in Ireland, scoring an impressive 8-48. […]


Royal Mail to make major changes


FERMANAGH residents could only receive second class letter deliveries three days per week going forward as Royal Mail struggles to cope with demand on its services locally and across the board. Royal Mail, which was founded back in 1516, is at the centre of a major consultation by the Office of Communications, otherwise known as Ofcom, […]