SCORES of bikers from across Fermanagh came together this week to mourn the heartbreaking loss of one of their own. Members of the local Mad Dog Motor Cycle Club joined other devastated mourners to pay tribute to Lisnaskea man Vincent (Vinny) Smith who tragically died at the weekend. Mr Smith, pictured left, who was in his 50s, […]
Hotel plans for Enniskillen SWC college site revealed
THE same week that one iconic building in Enniskillen was going up in smoke, plans for redeveloping another one were being unveiled. While firefighters were still putting out the blaze at the historic Railway Hotel, across the street at the former South West College site at Gaol Square, a public consultation was showing residents what was planned for […]
Irish-owned Melbourne group bids for Slieve Russell
A MELBOURNE-based property group has emerged as the latest potential buyer for the Slieve Russell Hotel. The Brady Group, owned by Irishman Tony Brady and his family, has bid below the €35 million asking price set by agents for former billionaire Seán Quinn’s once most prized possession, according to the Sunday Times newspaper. The company is one of Australia’s largest […]
Fermanagh rat catcher kept busy in Enniskillen
RAT sightings in and around takeaways in Enniskillen have been putting residents off their food recently. The Herald has been contacted by readers who have seen the rodents regularly, one of which was spotted in one of the local eateries. “I saw one run across the floor in a local takeaway. It went up the side of […]
Fermanagh mourns death of popular Paddy Shannon
LIKEABLE Tempo man Paddy Shannon died peacefully last week after a brave battle against illness. Well-known throughout the Tempo and Enniskillen area, Paddy passed away on Tuesday, September 3. His popularity was on full display during an enjoyable darts fundraiser in February. At the event, Belcoo’s finest Brendan Dolan took on 18 local players at […]
Fermanagh Pride parade takes place despite protests
It was a historic day in Enniskillen on Saturday when the county’s first Pride parade took place.
Fermanagh’s the lowest for Irish passport applications
So far 3,216 applications have been made in Fermanagh, a much lower figure than in Northern Ireland’s other counties.
Clogher Diocese’s first priesthood entrant in six years
CLOGHER Diocese will welcome its first new member for the priesthood in six years this month. The former teacher, aged in his 20s, will be entering the propaedeutic (introductory) year of discernment in a few weeks. The propaedeutic year is a year of discovery during which a candidate for the priesthood receives an introduction to the […]
Invasive zebra mussel still impacting Fermanagh lakes
THE presence of the zebra mussel is still taking its toll on local waterways. Invasive alien zebra mussels have been identified in the Erne system since the 1990s, however recent surveys show their numbers and the sites where they are found have increased significantly, which now includes the Lower Bann. The zebra mussel is a […]
‘Whoever buys the Slieve Russell, good luck to them’
WITH reports mounting that a deal has been struck for The Slieve Russell Hotel, the thought of it being sold is not a bittersweet moment for its ex-owner Séan Quinn. The announcement of the new owner of the popular Ballyconnell hotel is expected soon, but the former billionaire businessman is unconcerned about who the next proprietor […]