Rat-infested rubbish may be coming from the South
Enniskillen busker hopes to spread a little happiness
IT WOULD would be impossible for Fermanagh folk not to recognise the face of local busker Krum Maguire, who has been brightening up the streets of Enniskillen with his outstanding musical talents for over a year now. Despite suffering from a minor cold, due to the “occupational hazard” that comes with performing in unpredictable weather, […]
‘Crippling’ hike in rates leaves pubs on the brink
A SELECTION of local pub owners are now facing “uncertain times” following the massive increase to business rates by the ‘Land and Property Service’ (LPS) across the county. Despite promises made by the LPS and the Department of Finance (DoF) to be “fair and effective” in the rebalance of business rates, the Herald has learned […]
Busker blown away by special invitation
Local singer has been invited to join legends Kodaline on stage after covering one of the band’s songs.
Bus shelter artists brightening up those early mornings
A SELECTION of works of art have been displayed on bus shelters across rural communities within Sliagh Beagh, as part of a new initiative to “enrich the lives of rural communities.” Over the course of the year, workshops will take place across the county to bring more visual arts to remote areas. The Sliabh Beagh […]
Big spike in the numbers getting Irish passport
The Irish Foreign Minister Simon Convey said 2019 was a “bumper year” for the country’s passport service.
Priest warns social media linked to ‘suicide epidemic’
LOCAL priest Fr Cathal Deery, has spoken out on the “suicide epidemic” that has claimed the lives of over 307 people across the North during the past year. Speaking to the Herald, the Derrygonnelly parish priest discussed the increase of suicides in rural areas like Fermanagh, “Rural areas in particular can be very isolating, and […]
Health workers join forces on the picket line at SWAH
Nurses and health workers across all boards at SWAH joined forces on the picket line in a third stage of strike action over pay parity and staffing issues. Despite the Department of Health urging unions to “defer industrial action” members of the RCN and Unison branches at SWAH came together “for the sake of patient […]
SEARCH RESUMES FOR MISSING MAN
EIGHTEEN YEARS ago this week Magheraveely man Tony Lynch was last seen in Fermanagh Street, Clones. From that day since the popular father-of-four has vanished without trace. Now his heartbroken family are holding out fresh hopes that new technology may be able to solve the mystery of Tony’s disappearance. Over the past few days the […]
Dervla looking forward to bright future after cancer
CANCER is just a “kink in the road” for young Lisnaskea woman Dervla Quigley, as she looks forward to her “happy” and bright future. After completing her final year at the National College of Art and Design in Dublin, Dervla and friends travelled across Asia for two months. However, when back home, Dervla noticed a […]