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 […]
If untapped potential of Lisnaskea is developed now the future of the town could be guaranteed
IN OUR third and final feature about the current condition of our county’s high streets we spoke to people who care about the future of Fermanagh’s second biggest town, Lisnaskea. The Herald solicited the opinions of the Trustees of the Lisnaskea Fairs and Markets committee including John McBrien who has been running his newsagents on […]
Enniskillen denied express bus service
FERMANAGH has been denied an express service to Belfast, with the Department of Infrastructure stating the county is already “adequately” served with public transport and there was no demand for a new service. 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 […]
Mary Lou apology ‘means very little’ to boy’s mother
THE MOTHER of 15-year-old Enniskillen boy, Paul Maxwell, who was killed alongside Lord Mountbatten in an IRA bomb in 1979, has said Mary Lou McDonald’s apology for the atrocity “means very little”. Mary Hornsey was speaking to a newspaper this week, in which she said the Sinn Féin President’s apology was “shallow” because it didn’t come with […]
Council pays tribute to Duke but no minute’s silence
TRIBUTE: ALL FIVE main political parties in Fermanagh and Omagh District Council paid tribute to Prince Philip following his death last week but, a request to hold a miniute’s silence in his honour was refused by the Council Chairperson. Chairwoman Councillor Diana Armstrong said while she understands the sentiments behind a minute’s silence it was […]
Some local companies losing up to 30 percent of income due to Brexit
FERMANAGH hauliers have seen their incomes fall by up to 30 percent since Brexit, according to a new report into the impact of the UK’s exit from the EU on local freight trade. The report was carried out by the local Council’s director of regeneration and planning at the request of the Council’s Brexit committee. […]