LAST NIGHT firefighters from Belleek and Enniskillen Fire Station responded to reports of significant flooding across 2 main roads in Belleek. Firefighters from Ballyshannon Fire Station also attended the incident. A spokesperson from the NIFRS said, “A male had become trapped in his car but was out of the vehicle when Firefighters arrived. “Firefighters […]
Western Trust make first doses available for 16 and 17 year olds
The Western Health and Social Care Trust (Western Trust) will begin administering Pfizer jabs for 16 and 17 year olds at each of its three Mass Vaccination Centres and Mobile Clinics from Friday 6th August. All Centres have high numbers of people receiving 2nd doses booked in the coming weeks, so although 16/17 year olds […]
Woman of ‘strength and faith’ never forgot roots
THE death has taken place of an Enniskillen woman who is remembered by all who knew her for “strength” and “faith.” Margaret Quinn, nee McManus (86), who grew up in Trory, Enniskillen, before emigrating to Australia back in 1960, is the niece of the late Fermanagh MP, John Carron. Speaking to the Herald, Margaret’s daughter […]
‘furious’ at state vulnerable sister’s home was left in
A DERRYGONNELLY woman has been left “furious” over the dangerous condition her vulnerable sister’s house was left in by Housing Executive maintenance workers. The 73-year-old resident of , who receives dialysis twice a week in Omagh, has been left with no entry to the front of her house due to work which was started by […]
Uniform swap shop open to help with costs
ST KEVIN’S College will open its first uniform swap shop this Saturday to help keep costs of a new term down for families and to avoid clothing waste. Parents are encouraged to make their way to the school’s current wellbeing centre, behind Monaghan Bros. in Lisnaskea between 11am and 3pm and donate or swap their […]
Ciaran’s Mourne challenge raises almost £8,000
Ciarán Corrigan along with friends Damien Owens and Jason Martin, recently ran the ‘Mourne Wall’.
Paul Lyons and grandson Charlie all set to climb Cuilcagh this weekend
FERMANAGH MAN Paul Lyons and his grandson Charlie McNulty are back on the road again this weekend in order to raise essential funds for the Fermanagh branch of Friends of the Cancer Centre. The duo will take on Cuilcagh Mountain this Sunday, and are hoping to beat last year’s target of raising over £1,300 by […]
Locals ‘appalled’ at vandalism at scenic spot
Families forces to ‘turn back’ from picnics planned for Derryadd Quay. LOCALS from the Lisnaskea area have been left “appalled” following unsightly scenes of vandalism and anti-social behaviour which took place during Fermanagh’s warm spell at Derryadd Quay. The Herald can reveal that a number of families from the area were forced to “turn back” […]
Sean Montgomery Memorial Tractor Run
THE Sean Montgomery Memorial Tractor Run will take place this Sunday in aid of the North West Cancer Centre in Derry. Speaking on this weekend’s event, his wife Geraldine said, “We are overwhelmed by the donations to date for Sean’s Memorial Tractor Run this Sunday. We never ever thought Sean’s Tractor Run would get the […]
Factory tragedy averted after high voltage accident
A THOROUGH INVESTIGATION is already underway at a Fermanagh factory after a man was airlifted to hospital following a major work accident. The incident took place at the Encirc plant in Derrylin on Monday morning when a specialist sub-contractor who carried out maintenance work on a medium voltage board in the sub-station on site was […]