ULSTER Wildlife said they were “so pleased” to be able to acquire a 90-acre area of farmland in Fermanagh which is set to be turned into a major new nature reserve to benefit the community. The nature conservation charity recently confirmed that it has purchased land in Derrygonnelly, formerly owned by the Nixon family and […]
Harps too strong for lacklustre Kinawley
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Westville Hotel Senior Football League Div One Kinawley 0-7 Derrygonnelly 1-16 STRONG starts to the first and second half was key for Derrygonnelly as they got their Division One league campaign off to a winning start on Friday night over a lacklustre and wasteful Kinawley. Played at Patrick McManus Park, Sean Flanagan’s side stormed out […]
Fermanagh man elected Lord Mayor of Dublin
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THE new Lord Mayor of Dublin, Ray McAdam from Newtownbutler, is hoping he can help the city “live up to the best of what it can be” as he prepares to take a major step in his political career. Mr McAdam, a former student at St Michael’s College in Enniskillen, moved to Dublin to study […]
Group helping Fermanagh men with their mental health
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A NON-PROFIT organisation in Fermanagh said it was “fabulous” to be able to demonstrate and showcase their work to the Council as part of a celebration for Mental Health Awareness Week. Figures released during Mental Health Awareness Week revealed that one in five adults in the North will show signs of mental illness at some […]
Quick-fire goals help Gaels to opening win
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Westville Hotel Senior Football League Div One Enniskillen Gaels 2-21 Belnaleck 2-10 EARLY second half goals from Richard O’Callaghan and Michael Corless helped Enniskillen Gaels ease to a comprehensive 11-point victory over Belnaleck in the opening league game at Brewster Park on Friday night. Enniskillen made a strong start to the game with Conor Love, who […]
Fermanagh man helps produce music for blockbuster movie
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ONE of the county’s top musicians said he was “fortunate to have people that believed in me” after he played a key role in producing music for the successful film ‘How to Train Your Dragon’. The fantasy film, which is a live-action remake of the 2010 animated movie, has soared at the box office. It’s the tenth […]
Fermanagh firm plots multi-million pound development
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A FERMANAGH business said there’s “still more to do” after they confirmed that their site across the border is set for a major redevelopment, leading to the potential creation of over 10 jobs. ‘Crust & Crumb’ has established itself as one of Ireland’s largest manufacturers of dough-based food products, with the company employing over 280 […]
Fermanagh school set for life at heart of community
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The principal of St John the Baptist Primary School in Belleek has described the past few weeks as ‘very emotional and difficult’ after confirmation that the much-loved rural school will close this summer. Following a steady decline in pupil numbers, the decision was taken to shut the school, 65 years after it first opened its […]
Council lagging behind with bin collections
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FERMANAGH and Omagh District Council collected one of the lowest amounts of household waste in the North, as concerns grow among ratepayers and homeowners who say they wait weeks at times for their bins to be lifted. The ‘Herald understands that, in some areas of the county, residents are waiting more than four weeks for […]
Special recognition for Manor House Country Hotel
THE Manor House Country Hotel in Enniskillen was “absolutely delighted” after its spa was named ‘Best Day Spa / Boutique Spa in Northern Ireland’ at the NI Beauty Excellence Awards. The Enniskillen hotel was recognised for its ethical practices, service and high guest satisfaction at the major awards ceremony which celebrated some of the top […]