AN Enniskillen chef is one of 16 industry experts from across the UK who are vying to win the major Le Cordon Blue London Scholarship which would offer them a life-changing experience. The former Mount Lourdes Grammar School student is a vastly experienced food industry star, having qualified with an MSci and BSc in Food […]
Plans to develop new Irvinestown caravan park
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PLANS have been lodged for what could be a major new tourist facility in Irvinestown. Planning permission is being sought to develop a new caravan park adjacent to the Bawnacre Centre. The application also outlines plans for an amenity building, a storage shed and a package treatment in a significant boost to his business. Fermanagh and Omagh […]
Derrygonnelly make it six wins from six in the league
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Westville Hotel Senior Football League Div 1 Enniskillen 1-15 Derrygonnelly 2-16 DERRYGONNELLY made it six wins from six games on Thursday evening with a four-point victory over Enniskillen Gaels as they took another major step towards booking a spot in the Senior League Final. Played in Brewster Park, the Harps maintained their unbeaten streak, while […]
16 and 17 year olds to be allowed to vote
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SIXTEEN and 17-year-olds in Fermanagh will be able to vote at the next general election after the UK Government recently pledged its commitment to lower the voting age from 18 years of age. There has been widespread reaction locally to the news the UK Government has reduced the age for voting, while making a range […]
Boru’s to begin Reserve title defence against Harps
KINAWLEY will begin the defence of their Reserve A Football Championship title next weekend with a quarter-final against Derrygonnelly at Canon Maguire Park as the competition ramps up. The draws have been confirmed for the reserve championships, with Newtownbutler set to take on Roslea and Teemore playing St Patrick’s Donagh in the preliminary round ties […]
Band unites to support Béoán Jones’ recovery
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ONE of the county’s top rock bands raised £770 to support local resident Béoán Jones with his recovery, as they returned to the stage for their much-anticipated reunion gig. A large crowd recently turned out to The Crowes Nest in Enniskillen as ‘Index’ marked their return, performing some of their hits including ‘Dreaming Alone’ which […]
Plea for officials as GAA games in jeopardy
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FERMANAGH GAA clubs who don’t have a ladies referee will lose their home advantage for the 2026 season as major concerns continue to circulate over the future of local games and matches. The ‘Herald previously reported that due to a serious lack of match officials, a number of ladies GAA club games have had to […]
Singer Aoife takes down under by storm
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Enniskillen singer Aoife Cathcart recently took centre stage at a major venue in Surry Hills in Australia as she performed some renowned Irish classics and ballads at a celebration night. Aoife, who has established herself as one of the top singers in Fermanagh, made the move to Australia and she is continuing to make strides […]
Anger as Enniskillen disabled toilets vandalised
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Residents in Enniskillen have been left frustrated after public toilets, which contain a special key system so people living with disabilities have access to the facilities, were “sadly” vandalised. Fermanagh and Omagh District Council reported the toilets at Head Street in Enniskillen have been vandalised, in yet another disturbing instance of abuse of public facilities […]
Mum and children killed in Fermanagh shooting named
THE three people who were killed following a shooting incident which occurred in Maguiresbridge yesterday (Wednesday) have been named locally. Vanessa Whyte, who was aged in her 40s, died following the incident at a house at Drummeer Road, with her children James and Sara also passing away tragically. The PSNI have launched a murder investigation […]