Family overwhelmed with kind donations


THE Caughey family is “overwhelmed” after donations raised through their Alzheimer’s ‘Memory Walk’ held in Newtownbutler back in September raised over £9,232.  The extended Caughey family took to the roads in order to raise essential funds in tribute to their beloved mother and grandmother Rosaleen, who was diagnosed with dementia.  Speaking to the Herald, Rosaleen’s […]


Sweet scents- Liam turns his candle dreams into reality


STARTING a business from scratch has been a lifelong dream for Liam Brady, but little did the Enniskillen man know that a global pandemic would one day turn his dreams into reality, all from the comfort of his own home.  Speaking to the Herald about his new business, Candelic Candles, Mr Brady explained, “I had […]


True visionary Joe Pat passes away peacefully


THE death has taken place of one of Fermanagh’s finest figures. Joe Pat Prunty (88), of Lettergreen, Newtownbutler, died peacefully at Gortacharn nursing home last Friday after a short illness.  Founder of Prunty Pitches, Mr Prunty was regarded as a “true visionary” and known across Ireland for developing GAA fields using a unique sand-based drainage […]


Students call to ‘not delay’ guidance on exams


WHILE the cancellation of all GCSE and ‘A’ level examinations has been a “relief” for many, anxiety remains rife with pupils “none the wiser” as to how they will be graded. With tight lockdown restrictions still in place, and the majority of pupils facing an extended period of remote learning, students at St Kevin’s College, […]


Fermanagh and Western Football League cancelled


It’s official the Fermanagh & Western Football League season is over. Mulhern and Reihill Cup competitions scrapped for 2021. Unanimously agreed at tonight’s management committee meeting. Focus on starting next season early.  


Carroll set for return to the Irish League


Former Northern Ireland international goalkeeper Roy Carroll is set to make a return to the Irish League at the age of 43. Tamlagh man Carroll retired from the professional game when he left Linfield at the end of the 2018/19 season and has been playing for the Mid Ulster Football League side FC Mindwell, a […]


Man arrested over Wattlebridge security alert


A man aged in his 40s, was arrested on Thursday (yesterday) in the South over the Wattlebridge security alert and is being questioned by officers from the Garda Special Detective Unit under Section 30 of the Offences Against the State.  “Gardai carried out a joint search operation with PSNI, Thursday January 28, in Cavan and […]


Tyre business forced to close doors during security alert


A SECURITY operation in the Wattlebridge area has ended after a device along with live ammunition was found at a bus shelter and declared a hoax by police. Last Tuesday motorists were asked to use alternative routes after PSNI and Gardai closed the Wattlebridge Road and Cavan Road in a cross border investigation. Speaking on […]


Stark warning to those who don’t believe Covid is real


A Western Trust worker from Enniskillen has sent out a stark warning to the public, claiming that actions towards medical advice and restrictions will determine how health professionals overcome the ongoing pressures of Covid. Cathy Magowan is the carers co-ordinator for the Trust and based in community social services. Ms Magowan provides support to unpaid […]