WITH many already finding they’re not on the list, householders and business owners across Fermanagh are being urged to check if they are in line for a workable broadband connection. As part of the ongoing Project Stratum broadband improvement scheme the local Council is urging locals to check if they are eligible for an upgrade […]
Paul Lyons and grandson Charlie all set to climb Cuilcagh this weekend
FERMANAGH MAN Paul Lyons and his grandson Charlie McNulty are back on the road again this weekend in order to raise essential funds for the Fermanagh branch of Friends of the Cancer Centre. The duo will take on Cuilcagh Mountain this Sunday, and are hoping to beat last year’s target of raising over £1,300 by […]
Department stops short of critical answers on retail park ‘holding direction’
THE Department for Infrastructure has provided some detail around the decision to issue a ‘holding direction’ to Fermanagh and Omagh District Council after its Planning Committee approved development for the proposed Lakelands Retail Park in Enniskillen. However, other relevant Press enquiries, including who brought the issue to the attention of the Department, were instead deemed […]
Locals ‘appalled’ at vandalism at scenic spot
Families forces to ‘turn back’ from picnics planned for Derryadd Quay. LOCALS from the Lisnaskea area have been left “appalled” following unsightly scenes of vandalism and anti-social behaviour which took place during Fermanagh’s warm spell at Derryadd Quay. The Herald can reveal that a number of families from the area were forced to “turn back” […]
Sean Montgomery Memorial Tractor Run
THE Sean Montgomery Memorial Tractor Run will take place this Sunday in aid of the North West Cancer Centre in Derry. Speaking on this weekend’s event, his wife Geraldine said, “We are overwhelmed by the donations to date for Sean’s Memorial Tractor Run this Sunday. We never ever thought Sean’s Tractor Run would get the […]
‘We have got to reflect upon whatever we thought religion was…’ – Fr Brian D’Arcy
Just a few months out from the 300th anniversary of the Passionists Church, Mark McGoldrick spoke to Fr Brian D’Arcy about what makes the Passionists different to other religious orders, the role that faith plays in society and how we can learn from the Covid-19 pandemic. 2021 is a special year for the Passionist Order. […]
Kelly family takes to social media to express outrage at proposed Troubles amnesty
THE FAMILY of murdered independent councillor and civil rights activist from Trillick, Patsy Kelly, have taken to social media to express their outrage and “trauma” at British government plans to introduce an amnesty for all Troubles murderers. Boris Johnson’s announcement of an amnesty last week was particularly hard for the Kelly family to accept as […]
Community stunned by death of much loved Peter Jones
THE EXTREMELY high regard Boho man Peter Jones was held in was evident from the hundreds who lined the streets of his native village to bid him a sad farewell at the weekend. The communities of Boho and Derrygonnelly and well beyond were left stunned last week after news of Peter’s tragic death on Lough […]
Western Trust to close Lakeland Forum mass vaccination clinic at end of the month
THERE have been plenty of developments on the vaccine front this week, but top of the news is that the Western Trust is to close its mass vaccination centre at the Lakeland Forum at the end of the month. With over one million people across the North now fully vaccinated, this week Health Minister Robin […]
Factory tragedy averted after high voltage accident
A THOROUGH INVESTIGATION is already underway at a Fermanagh factory after a man was airlifted to hospital following a major work accident. The incident took place at the Encirc plant in Derrylin on Monday morning when a specialist sub-contractor who carried out maintenance work on a medium voltage board in the sub-station on site was […]