A LARGE quantity of “suspected” diazepam tablets has been seized from a property in the Camphill area of Newtownbutler by local authorities on Thursday. In a statement, PSNI Fermanagh said, “Your local district support team and Erne East neighbourhood policing team have acted on more of the information you provided us with. “A search of […]
Defacing of Irish sign ‘is racist vandalism’
THERE has been public outrage following an attack on a bilingual sign posted for Crannog Way, Enniskillen, with the Irish translation for Crannog Way being defaced by vandals using black paint. Local councillor Tommy Maguire condemned the attack saying, “This type of racist vandalism is completely unacceptable. The local community campaigned hard to get these […]
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 […]
Fermanagh GAA star makes winning start Down Under!
Kinawley woman is first from the county to sign up for Aussie rules
Half a million pound boost for Fermanagh Women’s Aid
A NUMBER of Fermanagh groups are kick starting the new decade with a £520,000 grants boost from the National Lottery fund. Fermanagh Women’s Aid have been granted £498,237 to fund their ‘Safety and Well-being Support’ project that will run over the next four years. In a statement from the National Lottery, it said, “The project […]
Chris raises the Fermanagh flag in the Antarctic
Newlyweds apart for months while Lisnaskea man follows his dream
Man(25) is arrested after major drugs haul
A “large quantity” of drugs has been found in a public area in Lisnaskea following a separate case relating to the arrest of a 25 year old male at a property in Carrowshee for possessing Class C tablets, cash and a selection of phones. A statement from Police in Fermanagh said, “Fermanagh and Omagh DST […]
Brexit blow to local students over Erasmus scheme
The news has came as a “major blow” to future students may no longer get a chance to experience Erasmus.
Reward offered after ‘disgusting’ robbery at shop
The local business is now appealing to anyone with information on this crime to come forward as soon as possible.