PARENTS of post-primary school children in Enniskillen have responded in strong numbers to a consultation on the much-debated plan to merge the town’s Catholic-maintained schools. Representatives from the Council for Catholic Maintained Schools (CCMS) recently met with parents to outline the plan, which would see St Joseph’s College and St Fanchea’s College close as institutions, […]
Trailer released for Adrian Dunbar movie
THE trailer has been released for a movie starring Enniskillen actor Adrian Dunbar, which will showcase his impressive performance in an award-winning play on the West End Theatre. Dunbar, who rose to prominence following his casting in BBC drama ‘Line of Duty’, earned rave reviews and plaudits following his performances in play ‘Kiss Me, Kate’ […]
Top award for Fermanagh Olympian
LOCAL Olympian Nathan Timoney said he is “very lucky to receive such excellent support” from Queen’s University after he received a top award at a major ceremony at the Belfast university. The Enniskillen man, who represented Ireland with Ross Corrigan at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, was named as ‘Individual Sports Personality of the Year’ […]
Cuts made to Royal Mail letters deliveries in Fermanagh
ROYAL Mail employees in Enniskillen have had the amount of time they can spend delivering letters reduced, as they continue to be “slaughtered” with parcel deliveries across the county. The ‘Herald understands that some postmen in the town are only allowed to deliver letters three and a half hours per day. The rest of their […]
St Michael’s College ‘apologise’ to abuse victims
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ST Michael’s College has said they “unreservedly apologise to the victims for the hurt they have suffered” after its former President was found guilty of a number historic sexual abuse charges. Canon Patrick McEntee (71), from Esker Road, Dromore, denied sexual offences against boys at St Michael’s College over various dates between 1978 and 1989. […]
Campaign launched to revamp Enniskillen roundabouts
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ENNISKILLEN BID, along with the support of local businesses, have pledged to “step up and do something” to revamp the roundabouts in the town. The group confirmed in a post on social media last night (Thursday) that the roundabouts in the town are set for a major overhaul, in news which was welcomed by local […]
Strong Shamrocks first half showing
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Club Players’ Competition Division 1 Playoff Teemore 1-14 Devenish 0-13 A STRONG first half performance which saw Teemore open up a seven-point lead at Shamrock Park on Thursday was key as Tony Collins’ side claimed maximum points from the Club Players’ Competition. The home side dominated the first half, stretching out their lead to 0-10 […]
Harps see off Enniskillen after a penalty shoot-out
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Club Players’ Competition Division 1 Playoff Derrygonnelly 0-14 Enniskillen Gaels 1-11 (Derrygonnelly win 3-1 on penalties) DERRYGONNELLY will take two-points forward to the main league after they won a 3-1 penalty shoot-out against Enniskillen Gaels in a gruelling encounter at Canon Maguire Park on Friday. The game was far from a top-class sporting encounter with […]
Ryder stars as Erne Gaels claim win
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Club Players Competition Division 1 Playoff Kinawley 1-11 Erne Gaels 2-11 LATE scores from Seamus Ryder helped Erne Gaels to a deserved three-point victory at Patrick McManus Park on Friday night as Declan Bonner’s Belleek side take two points forward to the main league. Dom Corrigan’s Kinawley roared out of the blocks, opening up a […]
Fermanagh footballer McBrien leaves Linfield
FERMANAGH footballer Darragh McBrien has been praised by Linfield for his “dedication” and “professionalism” after it was confirmed that his time with David Healy’s side has come to an end. ‘The Blues’ confirmed in a statement on social media that McBrien, who signed for Linfield in 2023, has departed the club. ”Linfield FC can confirm […]