A COLLECTION of poetry has shone a new light on the many characters and places from Enniskillen’s past. Called ‘Enniskillen Twenty Poems’, the online collection of poetry was written and published recently by Kevin Quinn. Born and raised in Queen’s Street in Enniskillen, his poems range from ‘The Erne Laundry’ to ‘Mercers’ Window’, but it’s ‘Carol Singers’ that might best evoke Enniskillen of days gone […]
Slieve Russell expected to go on market in new year
THE SLIEVE Russell Hotel is expected to be put on the market early next year, with a price tag of €30 million (£26 million). As reported by the Herald back in May, the Ballyconnell hotel is expected to be the latest in a number of hospitality establishments once owned by Seán Quinn to be put up […]
Over £300,000 raised from ‘win a house’ draw
THE ‘Win a House in Fermanagh’ competition, which was organised by Club Eirne last year, resulted in £378,543.92 raised in profit after rebate, it was revealed at the Fermanagh GAA County Convention. An in-depth breakdown of the ‘Win a House in Fermanagh’ initiative revealed that money raised from tickets bought for the Club Eirne draw […]
Germany calling for Fermanagh’s Magee
Magee said he’s looking forward to the ‘brilliant night’ at the popular establishment in Germany.
Nurse jailed for ill-treating elderly patients
The woman was jailed for three months but released on bail pending appeal.
Fermanagh has one of largest road budgets in the North
It may be hard to believe, but the local area had one of the largest resource budgets for road repairs and improvements in the North.
Kind Newtown family helping children this Christmas
“At the end of the day, we don’t know how lucky we are to even have a roof over our heads.”
Rabbits have Fermanagh GAA hopping mad
Fermanagh is taking measures to ‘restrict use’ of the playing surface after it was affected by rabbits burrowing on it.
Police appeal over Enniskillen shoplifting
Police investigating a number of reports of shoplifting in Armagh and Enniskillen have appealed for information and witnesses.
Businesses putting in extra Christmas effort
CONFIDENCE is high local shoppers will be hitting the streets this Christmas despite a new survey that suggests half of the North’s households expect to have less money this year and plan to cut back on spending as a result. Consumers remain cautious due to the cost-of-living crisis, according to the Credit Union Consumer Sentiment Survey, with only one in […]