A CHILDREN’s choir from Uganda recently made trip to Fermanagh to raise ‘awareness about third world poverty’ during her two stop-off tour of the county. Members of Abaana New Life Choir recently showcased their talents at Marble Arch Caves, before entertaining a large crowd at Church of Holy Trinity Archdale Centre in Lisnaskea. The New Life […]
Police officer had to jump out of way of moving vehicle
A TWENTY-nine-year-old Newtown man arrested at the weekend in relation with motoring offences in which a police officer deploying a stinger hand to jump into a hedge to avoid being struck, has been remanded in custody. Zacch Donagho from Derrykerrib Road, Newtownbutler is charged with dangerous driving and whilst disqualified, failing to stop for police, […]
Update on Fermanagh Geopark development plans
PLANS for two exciting developments within the Cuilcagh Lakelands Geopark are progressing, though both will take plenty of time and money to complete. Earlier this year the ‘Herald revealed the details of proposals for a multi-million pound development of Lough Navar Forest, which is officially part of the UNESCO-recognised Geopark. These plans include a new visitor centre, car […]
Mannok quarry plans blasted by campaigners
MANNOK’s plans to develop a new quarry pit near Ballyconnell in Cavan have been blasted by campaigners. A community group has been formed by locals called ‘Ballyheady – say NO to Quarry – Save Nature’ to oppose it as they claim it will threaten a historical site and the natural habitat there. The group held a public meeting last month […]
Call for urgent meeting on GP crisis
THE LOCAL Council is to seek a special meeting with the Department of Health’s Strategic Planning and Performance Group (SPPG) in relation to the growing crisis in unfilled GP rotas in the local area. The councillors made the call after it emerged that the Dromore, Trillick and Fintona areas had no GP cover on Friday May 3, […]
Tributes paid to meticulous joiner Tom Keaveney
THE Enniskillen community has been left saddened following the death of much-loved resident Tom Keaveney who was known as a ‘master joiner’ in the local area. Mr Keaveney passed away peacefully on Monday, following a battle with illness. At his Requiem Mass at St Michael’s Parish Church in Enniskillen, celebrant Monsignor Peter O’Reilly recalled that Mr […]
Police warn Fermanagh residents of travelling criminals
POLICE have warned residents to be wary of travelling criminals in the local area. The warning comes after reports of suspicious vehicles in local villages, with householders urged to check the credentials of any unknown callers to their homes. “We have noticed an increase in travelling criminals targeting the elderly in rural Fermanagh and Tyrone,” […]
Top band ready for Kinawley festival
A FIVE-man band who have been ‘blazing a trail on the Irish scene’ is set to stop off in Kinawley as part of a major and much-anticipated three-day festival next weekend. ‘The Highstool Prophets’, one of Ireland’s top up and coming bands, are returning to Fermanagh for what’s expected to be a sold-out show at […]
Support pours in for family of Oisin Gregg
A fundraiser for the family of teenager Oisin Gregg has raised over £15,000. The JustGiving page was set up by Rev Rebecca Guildea, rector of Garrison Group of Parishes “to help the Gregg family as they struggle with the loss of a beloved son and brother.” People can donate to the fundraising page by following […]
‘Shenanigans’ in Tempo as ‘herd therapy’ arrives
SOME ‘naturally born therapists’ have arrived in Tempo. Shenanigan Stud Therapy Herd is offering the local community and further afield a chance to bond with some four legged friends. The herd consists of two ex racehorses, Bella and Briar, and four Shetland ponies, Juno, Pixel, Mai and Toffee. Jo Wheatley, originally from England, was left in […]