“Everything was difficult at the start but the people here are amazing.”
Fermanagh principal praises resilience of exam students
‘It is very important to remember there are always options or alternative pathways available.’
Award leaves Mahon jumping for joy
For Irvinestown man Conal Mahon playing the long game has paid dividends. The Irish triple jump champion is the recipient of the Fermanagh Herald’s Sports Personality Award for June, but as he freely admits, success did not come overnight. “I was a late bloomer [in athletics]. Everyone starts off wanting to be Usain Bolt, but if […]
Why low A-level grades aren’t the end of the world
“Results day is always an emotional time which can bring both celebration and disappointment for students.”
Local campaigner not impressed by gambling ads ban
“Until people realise this is a serious public health issue nothing is going to change.”
Fermanagh drivers revved up over MOT delays
The DVA has said it is still experiencing “significant demand” for vehicle testing services.
Clarke puts his faith in old heads and young legs
Richard Clarke may be getting to the veteran stage of his career, but the Ballinamallard United captain feels there’s still plenty of petrol left in the tank. “I always set myself high standards and I’m my worst critic at times, but as club captain, I’ll be looking to set an example, especially for the younger […]
Minnie in pecking order for Nose of Tralee title
By John Carney A FERMANAGH hen is hoping to knock her rivals off their perch in an All Ireland battle of the pets. Minnie the hen will be the county’s representative in this year’s Nose of Tralee, an annual competition to find the best pet in the land, and egg-pectations are high. In the blurb supporting […]
Sheep dung has comedian spitting at Lady of the Lake
By John Carney A MIXTURE of sheep dung and poteen left a German comedian with a bad taste in his mouth at this year’s Lady of the Lake Festival in Irvinestown. Last Wednesday a large crowd turned out at Castle Irvine Estate, Necarne, for the Fair Day where the World Sheep Dung Spitting contest took centre stage. The event had […]