EXPERIENCED Derrygonnelly defender Michael Jones was delighted to pick up another Division One league title after seeing his side come out the right side of a bruising encounter with Kinawley on Sunday. “It was a tight bruising encounter and both sides really did battle well. We were probably slow enough to get going and we went in at […]
‘Dole plus £10’ scheme branded as ‘substitute labour’
A FERMANAGH jobseeker has told the Herald that the job centre offered him work experience picking up litter for £10 a week on top of his dole money. The Department for Communities’ “Work Experience Programme” – also known as “dole plus £10” – is offered on a voluntary basis to unemployed people. The scheme has been […]
Police make witness appeal after Lough Shore Road crash
POLICE have made an appeal for witnesses following a crash on Lough Shore Road, Enniskillen. Officers attended a one-vehicle road traffic collision at the scene shortly after 11.45am this morning, Wednesday, August 30. Colleagues from the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service also attended with two emergency crews and a rapid response paramedic. The Charity Air Ambulance […]
Family fun day for SWAH this Saturday
“It is entirely to thank those frontline staff for the work they have done in our hospital.”
Holiday ruined by flight chaos, then their pet dog died
The family had been on their way to celebrate their father’s 70th birthday in Crete when their flights were cancelled.
Fermanagh gets National Geographic seal of approval
The feature in the travel magazine urges families to visit Fermanagh.
Fermanagh motorists warned of road closure
The Boa Island Road will be partially closed in both directions all day today.
Devenish GAA launches 10K and 5K
DEVENISH GAA is preparing to host the one of the most scenic races in the country, the Garrsion 10k and 5k, with all proceeds from this year’s event going towards a community gym for the village. Taking place on September 2nd at 12 noon, the chip-timed run and walk was launched recently on the shores of […]
Enniskillen man accused of assault refused bail
The defendant is accused of carrying out a serious assault in Castlederg where he allegedly ‘jumped on a man’s head.’
Doctor Ciara enjoys her ‘invaluable’ Zambia trip
A FOURTH year medical student has said she is ‘very grateful’ after she spent a four week placement in Lusaka providing life-saving help and support to the Zambian people. Earlier this month, Ciara McCaffrey from Teemore travelled to the African country with two of her classmates and the medical support organisation i4Life. It was a […]