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. […]
New crematorium plans gets the green light
PLANS to build a crematorium in the local area are expected to be given the green light this week. The new crematoriu m, which will also include a chapel of rest, has been on the cards for some time, with planning first applied for back in 2012. Now, following feasibility studies and other assessments, Council […]
Hotels and campsites to reopen next month
The Minister did stress, however, that progress on re-opening will depend on controlling the rate of transmission of the virus.
Cummings controversy ‘could put locals at risk’
THERE have been claims visitors will be emboldened to come stay at their holiday homes in Fermanagh after the Prime Minister gave his backing to his advisor who allegedly broke lockdown guidelines. There has been outrage across the UK and beyond after it was revealed prominent government advisor Dominic Cummings had travelled hundreds of miles […]
Public urged to use water wisely
With the prolonged dry spell there are fears a hosepipe ban may be one the cards.
Lisnaskea business leads the way out of lockdown
POSITIVE signs that local businesses are cautiously emerging from lockdown have begun to spring up across the county. Within recent days a Lisnaskea shop began welcoming customers back over two months after it temporarily closed in line with official guidance. Wesley Warrington of Delta House and Home explained that the first steps had been taken […]
Cassie saddles up for 200-mile charity cycle challenge
FINAL year nursing student Cassie Mohan certainly went the ‘extra mile’ over lockdown as the 22-year-old cycled over 200 miles as part of the ‘Cycle for Dementia challenge.’ Speaking to the Herald, Cassie who has currently raised over £700 so far said, “This charity means a lot to me, my late granny suffered Alzheimer’s disease […]
Talented singers join forces for ‘You raise me up’
The extremely talented students of ‘Fermanagh’s School of Music and Performing Arts’ once again came under the spotlight after a video created by school founder Ciara O’Flanagan in tribute of all keyworkers received “thousands” of views on social media. Local performers James Gilleece, Katie Teague, Sofia Allen, Chloe McCaffrey, Katie Chapman and Clare Kavanagh joined […]
Rovers put their ‘best foot forward’ to support others
PLAYERS and management at Lisnaskea Rovers Football Club have put their best foot forward as they donated £500 worth of food in support of the “vital” work carried out by ‘The Pantry Food Bank’ (Lisnaskea) which has provided support for locals during a time of crisis. Darren Graham of Lisnaskea Rovers explained, “The current health […]