Several grammar schools across the North have already said they will not be using the tests this year.
Public reminded Cuilcagh remains closed
Last week the Marble Arch Caves Global Geopark posted a social media appeal after noting an increased volume of cars parking on the Marblebank Road.
Surely a first as Holy Communion is celebrated online!
Pupils still managed to mark this special occasion thanks to an online Mass.
Stepping in the right direction for mental health
LOCAL runners from across the county took a step in the right direction over the weekend, taking on the almighty task of running four miles every four hours over the course 48 hours. The team of runners started on Friday at 4pm as part of the ‘Blood, Sweat and Tears’ challenge to create awareness around […]
Barry keeping the sunny side up despite lockdown
WHILE many of us have had our fair share of Covid-blues, there’s one person who has kept a smile on his face throughout this pandemic and that’s Lisnaskea man, Barry Teague! The popular 38-year-old was born with Down Syndrome and when Barry was just a baby the outlook given to his parents Martin and Bernie […]
Locals show support as missing father is laid to rest
AN 18-year-long mystery came to an end on Friday, as the remains of missing man and father-of-four Tony Lynch were finally returned back to his family home in Magheraveely after years of unanswered questions surrounding his disappearance. Speaking to the Herald, Peter Lynch who became the spearhead of his late father’s missing campaign said; “As […]
Call for cuts to local fire station to be reversed
THERE have been calls for the recent cuts to the local fire service to be reversed and any future cuts postponed, in light of the Covid-19 pandemic. Last year Enniskillen Fire Station saw its full time staff cut five to three, supported by a part time service. It was later confirmed this had resulted in […]
Keeping the faith: drive in church services begin
AS PHASED easing of lockdown restrictions commence church goers have positively received the opportunity to attend drive-in worship. A recent Sunday was symbolic of the times as scores of church goers across the North attended some of the first drive in services. They sat in cars as clerics read from platforms in church carparks or […]
Hosepipe ban on the horizon after weeks of hot weather
THE WEATHER may be due to take a bit of a turn from today (Wednesday), but the light showers and drizzle forecast for Fermanagh will likely do little to remove the looming threat of a hosepipe ban. It’s not often a lack of rain is a problem in this country, and it feels like no […]
Community mourns death of former teacher
The community of Fivemiletown is mourning the death of one of its former teachers. Wallace Lambert, the former vice-principal of Fivemiletown College and a great supporter of the school was on the Board of Governors until recently and would have featured heavily in the 60th anniversary celebrations of the college scheduled for later this year. […]