AN INCREDIBLE £15,000 has been raised for three local charities thanks to the efforts of local man Michael Kerr who took on a mammoth fundraising challenge in November. The Enniskillen Rangers Manager trekked Fermanagh’s ‘stairway to heaven’ every day in November. By the end of the month he had clocked up 450km and battled through […]
Ryan puts his best foot forward for Women’s Aid
LOCAL MAN Ryan Elliott has certainly put his best foot forward this Christmas, after the Ballinamallard solicitor raised £2,850 by undertaking a half-marathon challenge in support of Women’s Aid. While festivities got underway in households elsewhere, the Newry based solicitor took to the roads with his cousin Maria Elliott on Christmas morning to complete a […]
Mannok ‘ready’ for Brexit breakup says O’Reilly
ONE of Fermanagh’s largest border businesses, Mannok, has said, “Regardless of the outcome of the Brexit negotiations we are ready.” As the clock ticks down to the end of the transition period and Brexit finally happens businesses here are preparing to move into a new era. The business formerly known as Quinn Industrial Holdings (QIH) […]
Chef Wheeler saves Christmas at the last minute
LOCAL CHEF Glen Wheeler of 28 Darling Street, Enniskillen, came to the rescue of Country superstars Nathan and Jake Carter after their Christmas flights to Liverpool were cancelled at the last minute. “Jake and myself didn’t get back to Liverpool due to the lockdown and flights being cancelled,” explained Nathan, who celebrated the launch of […]
Western Trust issues appeal for staff
THE Western Trust has issued an “urgent appeal” for staff as the New Year approaches. Dr Bob Brown, director of primary care and older people’s services made an appeal asking for staff to temporarily come and support their colleagues through this period as he anticipates January “may well be the most difficult month of all”. […]
More families than ever using local foodbanks
IT’S BEEN a tough year for everyone , but just how tough it has been for many local families has been starkly highlighted by the demand at Fermanagh’s foodbanks, both at Christmas and throughout the year. Speaking to the Herald after handing out the last of their extra-large Christmas hampers this year, manager of Enniskillen Foodbank […]
Long cold spell on the way after snowfall
IT WAS a case of “better late than never” for locals right across the county who had hoped for a white Christmas, as Storm Bella brought snow and biting sleet to parts of Fermanagh at the weekend. On St Stephen’s Day, forecasters put out a yellow (be aware) weather warning for wind and rain, as […]
Galloon active.. Raising funds for mental health
WHILE Covid-19 restrictions have put ice on Galloon’s annual Charity Swim on New Year’s Day. Organisers for the event have found an innovative way to raise awareness and essential funds for local mental health instead. Members of the charity committee have also urged locals to take part in an activity of their own choice such […]
Fresh snow and ice warning for Fermanagh
A BIG FREEZE is forecasted for counties Fermanagh, Antrim, Armagh, Tyrone and Derry. Met Eireann stated, “Snow and ice may bring some disruption from later Tuesday and through to Thursday morning. Temperatures will drop to a low of -2 around the county tonight as the cold snap continues.” Louth, Cavan and Monaghan as well as […]
Silent towns as lockdown strikes us again
The streets of Enniskillen were eerily quiet this week with next to no traffic and empty car parks. Throughout the town were deserted streets with just a few retailers’ doors open. It is a sure sign that the latest lockdown restrictions have begun. In normal circumstances the town would have been busy with shoppers milling […]