LOCAL DUP councillors have abstained from a motion which sought clarification as to why a consultancy firm hired by the Minister for Economy Diane Dodds, has not given priority consideration to environment and public health in its research. The motion, which was tabled by the SDLP’s John Coyle at the April Fermanagh and Omagh District […]
Erin’s doing her bit for Breast Cancer Now
“I managed to absolutely smash my target of £200 and I raised over £500 which was absolutely crazy.”
JURY SWORN FOR TRIAL OF MAN CHARGED WITH MURDERING WIFE
A jury has been sworn ahead of trial for a 44-year-old man accused of murdering his wife during a boating trip on Lough Erne. Stephen McKinney (44) who previously resided in Donegal but now lives at Castletown Square, Fintona, is accused of murdering Lu Na, on a date between 11 and 14 April 2017. The […]
Ulster Unionist challenge to bilingual street signage
AN Ulster Unionist-led challenge to a motion passed at the local Council to change policy around the erection of bilingual signage, has failed. Legal opinion was obtained on the validity of the motion brought by Sinn Fein, but this found insufficient evidence of a disproportionate adverse impact on a section of the community. During the […]
Caroline and Alfonso’s recipe for success
First opened in December 2013 in Enniskillen, the couple said they came up with the idea as “an adventure”, while they were travelling some years back
Tourism ‘masterplan’ should be boost to Fermanagh
The plan aims to provide “world class visitor experiences based on the region’s natural and cultural assets.”
‘Young Turk’ Frank’s star burned briefly but brightly
In this week’s Herald Frank recalls his family’s loss, the importance of education, and his eventful role in the fight for civil rights.
Aoife’s looking forward to the return of the crowds
Like all musicians, Fermanagh’s singing sensation Aoife Cathcart is eagerly awaiting the return of a full chapel or church in the near future and she believes that the news of an increase in numbers at major events gives the music industry and professionals something positive to look forward to after 12 months like no other. […]
Surgeons travelling to SWAH to help reduce waiting times
A NEW initiative to bring down waiting times at SWAH has seen surgeons travelling from Altnagelvin to carry out operations at the Enniskillen Hospital. To read more on this story see this week’s Fermanagh Herald. Can’t get to the shop to collect your copy? No problem! You can download a copy straight to your device […]
High Court told health staff wrongly given priority over man with rare genetic disorder
LAWYERS for a Fermanagh man with a rare genetic disorder claimed backroom NHS staff were wrongly prioritised over vulnerable groups for Covid-19 jabs. Lee Martin is seeking to judicially review the Department of Health’s handling of the scheme. To read more on this story see this week’s Fermanagh Herald. Can’t get to the shop to […]