AFTER years of work and planning, thousands of homes in Fermanagh will be able to connect to the natural gas network in the near future. SGN Natural Gas, one of the lead partners in the much-lauded Gas to the West project, has confirmed to the Herald “domestic connections are now imminent in Co Fermanagh.” The […]
Fermanagh’s ‘Halloween Hill’ and other spooky places
The ancient Irish festival of Oiche Samhna is still very much a part of Fermanagh life.
Warning over illegal fireworks this Halloween
Parents and retailers are encouraged to act responsibly, comply with the law and use fireworks safely to help reduce firework injuries.
Young blogger’s fundraising inspired by mother
“This has given my mum such a boost and I can’t tell you how many tears of joy have come from your messages and kind words”
Ferney club pays tribute to its ‘friend and stalwart’
Ballinamallard United Football Club has paid tribute to life long ‘friend and stalwart’ Bertie Elliott. Eighty six-year-old Richard Herbert (Bertie) Elliott of Breandrum Park, Enniskillen passed away last Wednesday at South West Acute Hospital. A large crowd attended his funeral at St Macartin’s Cathedral in Enniskillen on Friday. Bertie was married to Joan, and had […]
£20M HOLE IN BUDGET BAD NEWS FOR SWAH
THERE are fresh fears for the future of services at SWAH after it was revealed the Western Trust has to find £20 million in savings by early next year. Once again the people of Fermanagh are gearing up for a battle against health cuts after it emerged the Western Trust has been told it urgently […]
HARPS ARE ON A HIGH
Derrygonnelly captain Ryan Jones says it is massive for his side getting past a stubborn and physical Cargin side on Sunday past. Jones was at his scintillating best throughout Sunday’s, 2-10 to 0-12 success which saw the Harps claim a first ever away win in the Ulster Senior Football Club Championship. The Erne champions now […]
Parish priest claims ‘angry’ Sean Quinn confronted him
THE parish priest of Ballyconnell, Fr Oliver O’Reilly, who in a homily blamed the abduction and attack on Kevin Lunney on a ‘Mafia-style group’ with its own godfather, has responded to Sean Quinn’s first television interview since the attack. Friday night’s interview with Mr Quinn, on Channel 4 on Friday evening heard the former tycoon […]
Muck truck tribute to comic ‘legend’
SO dreams really do come true! Comedian Mark McCarney is on cloud nine after Enniskillen’s famous Muck Truck takeaway van has announced the introduction of their tribute to him – ‘The Mucky McCarney.’ Last week, the Herald reported that one of the Fintona’s mans dreams is to have a burger from the Muck Truck named […]
Man (30) raised fist at woman walking dog
AN ENNISKILLEN man who urinated and defecated in a police cell on different days has avoided a jail term. Leeroy McDonagh (30) of Carnmore Lodge appeared at Enniskillen Magistrates Court on Monday for sentencing on four different sets of charges, including theft, common assault, criminal damage and disorderly behaviour, in connection to four different incidents. […]