LOVE was most certainly in the air for one Enniskillen man who marked the most romantic day of the year in the best way possible by asking his Valentine to marry him on Sunday. Rodney Kerrigan got down on one knee and proposed to his very “shocked” but equally delighted partner of three and a […]
Family overwhelmed with kind donations
THE Caughey family is “overwhelmed” after donations raised through their Alzheimer’s ‘Memory Walk’ held in Newtownbutler back in September raised over £9,232. The extended Caughey family took to the roads in order to raise essential funds in tribute to their beloved mother and grandmother Rosaleen, who was diagnosed with dementia. Speaking to the Herald, Rosaleen’s […]
Council vows to take dangerous dog owners to court
With dog attacks on people are on the rise in Fermanagh, with the latest taking place just last week, the Council has warned it is in the process of taking legal action against dog owners. Between November 18th and January 21, there were four dog attacks on people recorded in the local area. However, at […]
Getting geared up for St Patrick’s
Fermanagh and Omagh District Council are now inviting expressions of interest from constituted groups from across the district who are keen to take part in this year’s St Patrick’s Festival. The Council would like to hear from any constituted community, arts, sports, cultural, heritage, linguistic or other groups who would like to take part in […]
Sinead’s tasty dishes going down a treat
Sinead Tummon is making waves with her eye catching and mouth watering meals.
Cross border fines only for clearly breaching rules
ANYONE stopped crossing the border will only receive one of the new Garda fines if they are in clear breach of Covid restrictions, the local community has been assured. As of Monday this week, Garda officers operating Covid checkpoints have been given the power to fine people €100 fine for non-essential travel. The fine applies […]
Kieran is anticipating return to the stage after Covid
By Mark McGoldrick FOR Fermanagh-native musician Kieran Leonard, Covid-19 has turned his life upside down. Since the Pandemic started away back in March of last year, musicians all across the country have been plunged into the unknown with the future of a return to normality a long way away yet as the Coronavirus cases continue […]
New Model Primary nears completion
THE WRAPS are soon to come off the Model Primary School new build. Work has been progressing at pace with just weeks to go before staff and pupils are set to move into their new classrooms. The new two storey building will accommodate 450 primary pupils and is located within the grounds of the current […]
Police called to break up Broadmeadow party
Police were called on Friday night last, to disperse a group of young people who broke Covid-19 restrictions to ‘party’ at the Broadmeadow in Enniskillen. Nearby residents contacted the PSNI to report the disturbance as the group of about 15 youths were clearly flouting current restrictions by meeting up, playing loud music and drinking in […]
Second vaccine for Catherine (103)
TILERY Nursing Home resident, Catherine Byers (103) has received her second Covid-19 vaccination. Ms Byers was given the jab by public health nurse, Aisling Burns, one of the Trust care home vaccinators. The Western Trust has delivered more than 30,000 vaccines and are currently completing the second doses of the vaccine in all care homes, […]