A LISBELLAW teenager has appeared in court accused of being drunk-in-charge of a vehicle. Christian Clarke (19) from Rabbitburrow Road is alleged to have committed the offence in the Wellington Road area of Enniskillen on September 8. A police officer aware of the facts of the case told Enniskillen Magistrates Court the charge could be […]
Bikers ‘Lap the Lough’ for Fermanagh man Beoan Jones
FUNDRAISING for Fermanagh man Beoan Jones, who almost died after being hit by a car in Australia last year, is still going strong as he continues on his road to recovery. The Enniskillen man was only in Sydney three months when he was hit by a car near Sydney Bridge on November 11. Boean suffered spinal, […]
Arlene Foster takes flak from councillors over £10k fee
LOCAL politicians have expressed their shock after newspaper claims that Baroness Arlene Foster has been seeking to cash in on her knowledge of renewable energy. On Saturday the Belfast Telegraph revealed that the former First Minister was asking for £10,000-a-day to advise firms on green energy. When the newspaper posed as a fictitious corporate fixer […]
Fermanagh job fair to take place in Enniskillen today
A SPECIAL job fair is set to take place in Enniskillen today (Thursday) in a bid to curb and reduce local unemployment rate and help maintain that the “local economy remains strong”. People are who are currently unemployed are being encouraged to turn out to the Fermanagh Lakeland Forum for the Fermanagh Job Fair, which […]
Fermanagh drama group confirms stage return
EXCITEMENT is building in Garrison and throughout Fermanagh as the talented cast of the Gillaroo Players prepares to unite for a performance which has been “a long-time in the planning”. The cast will bring their version of well-known comedy ‘Wedding Fever’ to life at the Gillaroo Centre in Garrison tomorrow night (Thursday) and it’ll run for […]
Council urged to pause Fermanagh Lakeland Forum plans
THE REDEVELOPMENT of the Lakeland Forum could cost every man, woman and child in the Fermanagh and Omagh area around £300 each, the Herald can reveal. Work had been expected to begin on the project this month, however, the Council has now been urged to immediately halt all decisions on the development and pause the project until local rate-payers […]
Ipswich’s McKenna backs Enniskillen cancer centre
IPSWICH Town boss Kieran McKenna has called on local residents to support Cancer Focus’ regional cancer support centre in Enniskillen which will leave “a lasting impact for generations.” The Enniskillen man, who is manager of the Premier League side, is the latest big name to support the ambitious programme, which will provide vital help to local cancer […]
Man accused of strangling pregnant woman remanded
A YOUNG man has been remanded in custody after his pregnant ex-partner detailed a 17- page statement of domestic abuse. Jordan Elliott (22) of Bohevny Lane, Letterbreen, faced multiple alleged assault and domestic violence offences at Omagh Magistrates Court yesterday (Tuesday). A police detective told the court that police were informed by nurses from the South […]
Fermanagh pensioner feels he is being ‘left to die’
A LOCAL pensioner has told the Herald he feels like he is being “left to die” on his own, due to long delays in getting the help he desperately needs. He also feels those responsible for providing the care he needs “don’t care” that he is struggling so much on his own. David Mace is […]
Fermanagh residents’ anger at Royal Mail delays
RESIDENTS have been left furious after “significant delays and missed deliveries” with letters and parcels from Royal Mail have been reportedly locally, with the company under major pressure. A senior postman in Fermanagh recently told the Herald that the local Royal Mail branch is struggling to cope with the demand on its services and employees are […]