THE Fermanagh Herald is once again proud to partner with the ‘Ray of Hope’ memorial weekend. Now in it’s second year the weekend is organised by the McPhillips family from Newtownbutler in memory of their brother Mickey. Fermanagh Herald editor Ray Sanderson said, “We are once again pleased to partner with the McPhillips family and support […]
Contract signed for Ulster Canal redevelopment
By Matthew Leslie A POTENTIAL boost to Fermanagh’s economy, which will see the county’s waterways linked up with the rest of Ireland, got a step closer after the contract to start work on Phase 2 of the Ulster Canal project was signed. Chief executive of Waterways Ireland, John McDonagh, and managing director of Jons Civil […]
Harsh words exchanged as Foster hits out at Coveney
A WAR of words has broken out between Dame Arlene Foster and Irish Foreign Minister Simon Coveney over their spelling mistakes. The former First Minister took aim at Mr Coveney when he criticised the Northern Ireland Protocol Bill in a tweet. Responding after the Bill had cleared its third reading at the House of Commons on Wednesday, […]
Priest calls for parades to be confined to ‘own area’
A HUMAN rights campaigner has demanded that Orange Order parades be confined to their own areas in order to prevent violent clashes taking place. Fermanagh native, Fr Sean McManus – who is President of the Irish National Caucus in Washington DC – said that parades themselves were fine as long as the residents of the area where […]
Colour bombs go wild at Derrygonnelly Colour Run
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Elliott pays tribute to Lord David Trimble
By Matthew Leslie Tributes have been paid to former First Minister and leader of the Ulster Unionist Party (UUP), Lord David Trimble who died after a short illness aged 77. UUP MLA for Fermanagh & South Tyrone – and former party leader himself – Tom Elliott said that Lord Trimble was “ahead of his time” while former […]
Ulster delight for Irvinestown musicians!
THREE traditional musicians from Irvinestown CCE achieved Ulster glory at the provincial Fleadh which was held in Dromore last weekend. Brothers Seán and Conor McAleer, sons of All-Ireland champion musician Brenda McCann, followed in their mothers footsteps by winning on the big stage, Seán came first place in the 12-15 Lilting competition and third in […]
Tribute paid to ‘true’ gentleman Harold Montgomery
HAROLD Montgomery, one of Enniskillen longest established estate agents has been described as ‘a true and honest gentleman’ by his former business colleague and partner Terry Finlay. The pair had been in partnership in the business of Montgomery Finlay in Belmore Street, Enniskillen, for 36 years. Mr Montgomery passed away peacefully last week. Announcing the sad news the […]
Emma’s making waves in the music scene!
Emma Leonard from Derrygonnelly is an up and coming music talent in Fermanagh. During lockdown, she taught herself how to play the guitar and now is a regular in bars around the county. A crazy Liverpool fan, she is also a star player for Derrygonnelly Harps Senior Ladies. Emma took on our 20 questions this […]
New UK/Irish border rules will damage tourism in county
By Matthew Leslie NEW regulations regarding the crossing of the Irish border could potentially bring “serious problems” for tourism in Fermanagh. The British government’s Home Office published new plans on migration and border control which are set to be enforced next year. Both Irish and British citizens can freely cross over the border from the Republic of […]