DEMAND for residential housing in Fermanagh continues to be strong with the ongoing development of family homes across the county. This week, just in time for Christmas, one of the owners of a new build property in Lough View Meadows, just off the Derrygonnelly Road, Enniskillen picked up the keys to his new home. Richard […]
Brexit report warns of economic slowdown
A MAJOR report has confirmed what most here in Fermanagh already knew, that businesses here are holding back investment, jobs and everyday lives have already been impacted, and our peace process has been impacted by Brexit. As reported in last week’s Herald, the landslide win by the Conservatives in Britain and Prime Minister Boris […]
It’s long odds on a white Christmas…
Bookmakers and forecasters believe parts of the UK will see snow this Christmas, however odds for the North aren’t looking to promising with a 5/1 chance of snowfall. Any dreams of seeing Fermanagh covered in a white blanket of snow after years of hoping appear to have been dashed as early predictions show no sign […]
Rat infested toxic dump is left festering in Roslea
A RAT infested dumping site that has been found to contain toxic cancer-causing asbestos has still not been cleared up more than two months after it was first reported to the authorities, much to the distress of local residents. In October industrial scale dumping was discovered at Spring Grove forest in Roslea, very close […]
‘If you want to make God laugh tell him your plans…’
This festive season Fr Brian D’Arcy will celebrate 50 years since his ordination as a priest at the chapel in St Michael’s College, Enniskillen. Reflecting on half a century in the priesthood Fr Brian spoke to the Herald about his life as a Passionist priest, his time in Fermanagh and his hopes for the future. […]
Retention of doctors major problem for local hospital
Location of SWAH big issue for recruiting health professionals
Mechanic hit man in bar in ‘moment of madness’
His barrister said “this was a totally incomprehensible moment of madness.”
County’s first dedicated dog park given the green light
A slight majority of 51 percent of respondents are in favour of the introduction of a proposed free dog park where owners can exercise their dog.
Fed-up health professionals ‘forced to emigrate’
Recent figures showed that only 18% of doctors in the North who finish their degree in medicine are choosing to further their training.
Man (26) slammed door on woman’s hand in town pub
Judge Keown also handed the defendant an eight month suspended custodial sentence.