Death of leading local businessman after short illness


TRIBUTES have been made following the death of popular businessman Roy Kells, who passed away peacefully in hospital on Sunday. The husband of Shirley and father of David, Ian, Andrew and Catherine, he was known for his clothing stores throughout the North. Speaking to the Herald, Company Secretary, Howard McMorris said, “The management and staff […]

Expansion plans on track as St Kevin’s keeps growing


THINGS are finally on the move for St Kevin’s College, after a three- year halt on decision making in Stormont put a hold on major extension plans for the school. Despite this, “new hopes” have emerged since the Executive got back to business – with plans to have a “considerable” amount of extension work completed […]

Dogs

Dogs’ deaths at beach is linked to lethal poison


DOG walkers have been urged to exercise vigilance when out and about with their dogs. In Fermanagh and Donegal dog owners have raised concerns about alleged incidents where dogs were harmed while out walking in public places. In Enniskillen members of the public have urged dog owners to be wary of discarded waste including broken […]

Fermanagh folk still convinced by powers of ‘the cure’


WHATEVER ABOUT advances in medical knowledge – and the growing interest in alternative health care – there’s still a huge interest in the age-old traditional cures. And none more so than here in Fermanagh. From sore throats to warts, to dealing with chronic pain or stemming the loss of blood, it seems there are cures […]

Growing concerns over findings of stroke unit report


FEARS are growing for what an impending report may recommend for the future of stroke services at SWAH.  Local stroke campaigners are currently investigating figures revealed in a response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request placed by Herald with the Department of Health. The Herald had asked how many responses had been received from […]

£10,000 – Council spend talking about Brexit last year


THE COUNCIL has spent more than £10,000 talking about Brexit in just over a year. It is now considering stopping or reducing the number of meetings it holds on the issue because, essentially, no one knows what is going to actually happen with Brexit.  In a report that was due to be presented to the […]

Controversial Derrylin pig farm proposals are rejected


PLANS for a controversial pig farm close on the edge of Derrylin have been rejected.  There had been fierce opposition from the local community to the proposed development, which would have included a shed catering for over 1,000 pigs, with over 700 objections lodged against the plans.  Throughout the process the community had stressed it […]

Trial of boat murder accused set to commence


The trial of a Strabane man charged with the murder of his wife will begin this morning (Thursday) in Dungannon crown Court.   Stephen McKinney (43) is alleged to have murdered Lu Na McKinney during a boat trip on Lough Erne, on a date unknown between the April 11 and April 14, 2017. He strenuously […]

Public plea for rates freeze ignored, hike vote passed


DESPITE promising a “minimal” increase this year, the Council has voted to raise rates for householders by even more than last year.  Last week the Council voted to raise domestic rates by 2.79 percent.  That’s more than last year’s increase of 2.3 percent, and brings the total increase in the Council’s domestic rates to almost […]