A LOCAL man living with Huntington’s has said a recent breakthrough in the fight against the disease has given him hope for his children and grandchildren’s futures. Brian Fee was diagnosed with Huntington’s disease 10 years ago at age 53, following a fall at work. Since then, he has experienced mobility issues, slurred speech, and short-term memory loss. Huntington’s is a […]
Fermanagh Herald Business Awards postponement
It is with deep regret we are announcing the postponement of tonight’s Fermanagh Herald Business Awards 2025 (October 3). This decision has not been taken lightly, however due the amber weather warning and extreme conditions, we believe it is necessary in the interest of public safety to delay the celebrations until a later time. Keep […]
Derrygonnelly and Kinawley ready for championship final
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DERRYGONNELLY know they’re “going to be up against it” when they take on a Kinawley side on Saturday (7pm) who are chasing their eighth Fermanagh LGFA Senior Football Championship title in a row. The Brian Boru’s and the Harps have enjoyed mammoth battles in recent years and this Saturday’s game in Brewster Park is set […]
Naoise wrestles her way to eighth place in Greece
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IN a formidable display of athleticism and grit, Naoise McManus from the Erne Wrestling Club finished eighth place at the Under-17 Beach Wrestling World Championships in Greece. The Under-17 Women’s 55kg category drew 21 top contenders from across the globe. In the group stage, McManus representing Great Britain topped her group against Greece, Moldova and Poland. […]
All schools in Fermanagh told to close at noon today
ALL schools in Co Fermanagh have been told to close at noon today because of the incoming storm. The guidance was issued a short time time ago by the Education Authority (EA). It covers all schools in counties Tyrone, Fermanagh, Derry and Antrim in the areas which are expected to be hit by the harsh […]
Racist vandalism of a road sign in the Clabby area
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A road sign in Fermanagh has been the target of racist vandalism. The multilingual sign on the Clabby Road was defaced this week with spray paint which was used to obscure the French, Italian, Polish, German, Ulster Scots and Chinese translation of ‘welcome’. Sinn Féin Councillor for Erne North, Debbie Coyle, has condemned the racist […]
Fermanagh council facilities to close due to storm
COUNCIL facilities across Fermanagh will be closed during the upcoming weather alert. The Met Office weather warning for wind is in place from 2pm on Friday to 12 noon Saturday. A spokesperson for Fermanagh and Omagh District Council said people are advised not to visit council outdoor facilities, such as recycling centres or outdoor spaces, […]
‘Authentic’ Kevin ready for return to Ardhowen
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A CAVAN singer, who “embodies the heart and soul of traditional Country music”, is set to make his return to Fermanagh when he headlines a much-anticipated gig at the Ardhowen Theatre. The Enniskillen venue is expected to be a sell-out when the award-winning Kevin Logue, from the border village of Bawnboy, stops off for a […]
Fermanagh woman fighting for endometriosis support
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A Fermanagh woman has bravely opened up about her journey with endometriosis — a painful and often misunderstood condition that affects one-in-10 women — in the hope of helping others feel less alone. Now, alongside a group of local women who have faced similar struggles, Melanie Clarke has helped launch a new support group aimed […]
Price hikes lead to food poverty fears
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THE foodbank in Enniskillen is bracing itself for ‘a busy winter’ as the local community has been left reeling from the recent price hike and the cost-of-living crisis. Food inflation has hit an 18-month high, with the cost of food and non-alcoholic drink prices rising to a staggering 5.1 per-cent, leaving many in the county […]