From their first tentative outings at local shows to competing on some of the biggest stages in pony show jumping, the McBride siblings have built an impressive and inspiring success story. Lily (11), Rory (9) and Mary (8), from Trillick, have grown up immersed in ponies and competition, balancing school life with an extraordinary level […]
Rally star McShea ready for a big year
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Fermanagh’s first world rally champion has said the Craig Breen Foundation Prize will lead to “another incredibly exciting year” in motorsport, as his son continues to take the sport by storm. Monea man Niall McShea wrote his name into the history books in Australia in 2004 when he held off Scottish hotshot Alister McRea on the […]
Ederney mourns respected vet Cormac McKervey
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The Ederney community has been left saddned following the passing of Cormac McKervey who has been remembered as “one of North Fermanagh’s most respected and trusted veterinary surgeons”. Formerly of Erne Drive, Ederney, Mr McKervey passed away peacefully on January 12 surrounded by his family aged 92. Born and raised in Ederney, Cormac’s calling to become […]
Fermanagh footballer Smith returns to Dungannon
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Dungannon Swifts manager Rodney McAree said that Derrylin man Corey Smith will have fans ‘on the edge of your seat’ after he confirmed his return to Stangmore Park. The 20-year-old, who is one of the county’s brightest soccer prospects, signed for Dungannon Swifts earlier this month, from Coleraine. Smith, who was on loan from Dungannon […]
Community policing event being held in Belleek today
A community policing event is being held in Fermanagh today. It will at Belleek Community Hub from 11am to 1pm. Members of the PSNI’s Erne North policing team will be in attendance to offer advice or answer any questions local people may have. “We will be on hand to discuss any on-going issues/concerns you may […]
Fermanagh boss targets promotion to Division Two
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Fermanagh manager Declan Bonner said his side have “plenty of learning still to do” as they prepare for the Allianz National Football League, following the conclusion of the Dr McKenna Cup. The Erne men had some mixed results in the pre-season competition, beating Cavan in the opener only for the game to be declared ‘null […]
Agri firm confirms dispersal sale
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Fourteen tractors are set to go up for action later this month after a Fermanagh agricultural company announced its plans for a ‘business restructure’. Mid Ulster Auctions recently confirmed it had been appointed to host a machinery clearance auction on behalf of JN Contracts, which is located on the Moynaghan North Road in Irvinestown. According […]
Qualified nurses ‘prevented’ from working at SWAH
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A nurse has raised concerns that qualified staff willing to work at South West Acute Hospital (SWAH) during winter pressures are being prevented from doing so due to Trust decisions around training. Speaking anonymously to the Herald, the nurse explained that she left the Trust last year to take up a full-time nursing role elsewhere, […]
Thousands unite in Be The Change campaign
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Fermanagh and Omagh District Council Be The Change bauble campaign has officially concluded, marking the end of a community-wide initiative aimed at challenging violence against women and girls. The campaign saw thousands of individuals, organisations and businesses across the district take part, each contributing a decorated bauble symbolising a commitment to ending gender-based violence. Council […]
Free genetic screening to launch in Irvinestown
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Free genetic screening for haemochromatosis, the North of Ireland’s most common inherited condition, will be offered to households in Irvinestown from January 2026. The service, which usually costs £129, has been enabled by Hagan Homes and other donors and will support those affected by iron overload. From January 2026, the charity Haemochromatosis UK will offer […]