FERMANAGH great Peter McGinnity has remembered the late Jody Gormley as a ‘very understanding’ person after the GAA community was plunged into mourning following his death. Father-of-three Mr Gormley, a distinguished footballer for Tyrone and current manager with Trillick, passed away on Monday evening, aged 53. Less than two months ago, following the Tyrone Senior […]
PSNI to investigate death of Ederney teen
THE PSNI has launched an investigation into the sudden death of Katie Donnelly, an 18-year-old from Ederney, who passed away in September 2022 while being treated at the Tyrone and Fermanagh Hospital in Omagh. Katie, diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), was an in-patient at the hospital. Her family has launched a complaint following her […]
Uncertain future for Fermanagh Lakeland Tourism staff
STAFF at Fermanagh Lakeland Tourism are facing an uncertain future following discussions with Fermanagh and Omagh District Council regarding the potential merger of tourism marketing services. The council is reportedly considering bringing the organisation’s functions in-house as part of a restructuring plan. The Fermanagh Herald understands that the council recently met with Fermanagh Lakeland Tourism […]
Parents still struggling as childcare costs soar
A FERMANAGH mother-of-one has said she “solely relies on our family” to provide childcare as the ongoing cost of the service worryingly soars throughout the North. An increasing number of local parents have been forced to give up work or take a break from employment as childcare costs continue to rise rapidly and have a major […]
Bypass decision welcomed after Fermanagh road incidents
WITH the dangers of Fermanagh roads firmly highlighted following a spate of devastating accidents, the agreement for the development of the Enniskillen Bypass has been welcomed. Calls are increasing locally for improvement to the county’s roads and Northern Ireland Infrastructure Minister, John O’Dowd, confirmed a multi-million pound investment for the bypass. Residents were left concerned […]
New Lakeland Forum won’t include a sauna and steam room
THE Council is certainly feeling the heat after it was confirmed that there are no plans to include a sauna or steam room in the new multi-million pound Fermanagh Lakeland Forum. The Enniskillen leisure centre is set to close later this month until 2027 for the much-anticipated redevelopment project, but serious questions have being raised […]
Businessman named new High Sheriff of Fermanagh
A WELL-KNOWN Enniskillen businessman has been named as the new High Sheriff of Fermanagh. David Donaldson, owner of LE Graphics in Enniskillen, confirmed the news on his social media platforms on Saturday morning. ”I am both honoured and deeply privileged to have been appointed as the new High Sheriff for 2025 for the County of […]
Fermanagh road closed due to fallen electricity pole
FERMANAGH motorists have been urged to take extra caution on the roads around the county, after the Pertugo Road was closed due to a fallen electricity pole. ”Road users are advised the Pettigo Road, Kesh is blocked due to a fallen electricity pole, please seek alternate routes for your journey,” a statement from the Police […]
FIXTURES: Fermanagh hurlers to face Louth in opener
FERMANAGH will kick off their Allianz National Hurling League Division 4 campaign with a difficult away game against Louth on Saturday, January 25. Joe Baldwin’s side take on Longford in the second round, before hosting Monaghan in round three at Brewster Park on February 8. Fermanagh will again make the trip to Birmingham to take […]
Patrick Treacy to star at Kinawley buffet
LOCAL Country music star Patrick Treacy is set to entertain a large crowd who are expected to turn out to the Kinawley Community Centre for their much-anticipated Christmas Festive Buffet. Excitement is building in the locality ahead of the event on December 8, which will see a range of food and treats available by Florencecourt-based […]