CHAIR of the Infrastructure Committee and DUP Fermanagh and South Tyrone MLA, Deborah Erskine, has moved to reassure drivers over MOT test centre delays despite local motorists claiming there are still only a few slots available. The Driver & Vehicle Agency (DVA) has launched a new online form where you can request an urgent MOT test. Tests […]
Local EE workers’ struggles revealed at rally
HUNDREDS of demonstrators gathered at the Diamond in Enniskillen on Saturday in solidarity with 300 workers whose jobs are at risk at the EE, formerly BT, call centre. However, among the rallying cries and shows of support, it was the testimony of two current EE workers at the site that made the biggest impact on the day. The ‘Save Our […]
Barney Curley honoured at scene of famous betting coup
BELLEWSTOWN racecourse will be forever synonymous with Irvinestown’s Barney Curley who master-minded the most famous betting coup in the history of Irish racing after he successfully pulled off the Yellow Sam coup in 1975. In advance of the 50th anniversary of this landmark event in 2025, Meath’s Bellewstown racecourse has announced details of the inaugural running […]
SWC chief welcomes pay deal for local lecturers
THE news that lecturers are set to join teachers in Fermanagh and accept an improved pay settlement was music to the ears of the principal and chief executive of South West College in Enniskillen. Celine McCartan said she was “pleased that an improved pay offer was tabled to lecturers’ trade unions” after the offer was endorsed by […]
Longer wet winter leaves local farmers struggling
THE constant wet weather has intensified the pressure on Fermanagh’s desperate farmers whose livelihoods have been impacted as well as their mental health. April is normally seen as a month that marks a turning point in the farming calendar, but the weather in recent weeks has shown no signs of turning. The persistent rain has left […]
Man with gun steals ‘substantial sum’ in Fermanagh
A MAN armed with a gun has stolen a “substantial sum of cash” during an armed robbery in Lisnaskea. Police said it happened at a business in the Cross Street area of Lisnakea last Sunday afternoon. Sources told the Herald that the business in question is Ladbrokes bookmakers in the town. A member of staff was […]
Enniskillen protest planned to save BT/EE jobs
On Saturday, a ‘Save Our Site’ public rally organised by the NI Communication Workers’ Union (CWU) will take place at the Diamond, Enniskillen.
Lisnaskea legend laid to rest
Former Lisnaskea Emmetts and Fermanagh GAA stalwart Gerry McElroy was laid to rest at Holy Cross Church, Lisnaskea.
Irish duty move will ‘fuel’ tourism to NI
THE Irish government’s decision to restore excise duty on fuel will encourage people from the Republic to go to Northern Ireland to purchase diesel and petrol, a motoring industry insider has predicted. On Monday petrol increased by four cents per litre while diesel was raised by three cents per litre. According to the Irish Road Haulage […]
Kathleen Noble’s Olympic Games story with Uganda
Daughter of Enniskillen missionary was the first white person to represent Uganda at the Summer Olympics.