THERE were smiles all round as primary school children returned to school after an extended mid-term break this week. Across Fermanagh the early morning alarms went off on Monday and kids set off with their school books for a return to the classroom. The Herald caught up with a few schools to see how both […]
Death of leading chef at age of 46
THE death of one of Enniskillen best young chefs has brought sorrow to the entire community. Peter Daniel Johh Mills, aged 46, passed away peacefully at his home 42, The Limes, after a two year illness. A talented chef, he was completely obsessed with food and passionate about cooking and dining. Peter’s first love was […]
From Lisnaskea to Las Vegas and the greatest fight
SPORTS writer Brian Doogan has come a long way from his youthful days in Lisnaskea where he regularly bought his copy of ’The Ring’ from Hugh McBrien’s newsagents shop. It was Barry McGuigan’s heroics during a period which was mired in ‘The Troubles’ which left a big impression on him as did what he describes […]
Tommy celebrates 70 years a pioneer
IT’S smiles all round for the many friends and family of popular Lisnaskea man Tommy McDermott, who recently celebrated 70 years of being a Pioneer. To acknowledge his achievement, the 87-year-old was proudly presented with a certificate in honour of his success. “This is a great achievement for Tommy”, explained one relative. “Even though he […]
Titanic effort from fourteen man Fermanagh
FERMANAGH have advanced to the final of the Lory Meagher Cup, this drawn tie with Cavan at windswept Brewster Park on Sunday sufficient to earn the side their final ticket following their victory over Louth the previous week. It was a draw chiselled out in the most demanding of circumstances in a contest that roared […]
Weekend online gigs raise over £3,000 for Marie Curie
TWO Fermanagh online DJs Conor McCann and Chris Crilly were totally exhauxted on Sunday night after their marathon fundraiser for Marie Curie. The weekend Facebook gigs proved a massive success with over £3,000 being raised for the charity. But if you missed it you still have a chance to view and donate to the Marie […]
Calls for financial support for students
FERMANAGH’S young people are “being treated terribly” and “something needs to be done” to help them face the extreme challenges they are currently facing due to the Covid pandemic. That’s according to local Cllr Sheamus Greene, who is a school bus driver by profession and chair of the board of St Mary’s in Brookeborough. He […]
Patients ‘frustrated by lack of access to doctors’
FERMANAGH patients are becoming increasingly frustrated at not being able to access their GPs as easily as before the pandemic, however one local doctor has claimed patients now have greater access than ever. Since the outbreak of the pandemic, GP surgeries have stopped all ‘walk in’ services in a bid to reduce footfall at surgeries. […]
Playing behind closed doors the new normal
THE show must go on as Fermanagh took on Laois in their last league game behind closed doors to an eerily quite Brewster Park on Saturday. Attention now turns to the win-or-bust Ulster Championship opener ten days from now where there won’t be a single supporter on site to cheer on the county team in […]
Covid-19 restrictions take heavy toll on expectant mums
WOMEN across Fermanagh have called for Covid restrictions on maternity services to be changed in order to allow partners into wards during early labour and after birth. In a heartbreaking appeal, a number of Lisnaskea mothers-to-be told the Herald how current restrictions has had a “devastating impact” on their mental health. At the moment, Trust […]