The Fermanagh Herald was at the Lakeland Forum today to meet and question Prime Minister Boris Johnson, First Minister Arlene Foster and Health Minister Robin Swann as they attended the Enniskillen Covid-19 vaccination roll-out. The Prime Minister refused to answer our reporter’s question on whether or not he intended on keeping the Northern Ireland Protocol […]
St Patrick’s Festival and Seachtain na Gaeilge
The Fermanagh Herald is proud to support the many virtual events planned by Fermanagh and Omagh District Council for this year’s St Patrick’s Festival (12-20 March) and Seachtain na Gaeilge (on until 17 March). Seachtain na Gaeilge le Energia 2021: Check out the Fermanagh and Omagh Geilge Facebook page for bi-lingual talks from local Fermanagh Gaelgoir, […]
Mental health is fast becoming the ‘second pandemic’
HOPE is being prescribed by the Western Trust as they deal with what some in working in mental health are referring to as the ‘second pandemic’. The Western Health and Social Care Trust Recovery College is a purpose-built facility dedicated to the mental health and wellbeing of Fermanagh and Omagh clients and has, as its four cornerstones,: hope, self-awareness, […]
Just one thing! With Dr Anne Monaghan
IN THIS our third week of Just One Thing – the Fermanagh Herald feature that encourages readers to engage in one thought or one action every week for the rest of lockdown – we are excited to bring you the expertise of Ederney yoga instructor, Dr Anne Monaghan PhD. We explained to Anne that people […]
Ciaran pens page-turning thriller in Cladagh Glen
CIARAN MCMENAMIN has written his ode to Fermanagh in his second book, a page-turning thriller and story of heart-breaking love and friendship. When a pivotal scene in the book, takes the female and male protagonists on a chase through Fermanagh countryside to the freedom of the Irish Republic, the detail about the landscape and atmosphere, terrain and […]
Stuart runs a staggering 169 miles for cancer charity
“I can’t believe it,” an exhilarated Stuart said, “Delighted with what I’ve done for a great cause.”
Kinawley man appointed President of export group
“At the end of the day, business is business,” he said, “we all understand each other’s desire for seamless trading.”
Local house prices on the up even with market shut down
THE average price of a house in Fermanagh and Omagh has increased by 3.3 per cent to £134,513 this year despite the housing market being effectively shut down from April to June 2020. The latest figures which were compiled by Land and Property Services with the assistance of the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency (NISRA) were […]
Just one thing! With Fr Brian Darcy
WE WILL soon be entering the 12th month of the 2020/21 global Covid-19 pandemic. The weeks are long and emotions are tested. It feels like the goalposts are forever moving and hopes are constantly raised and dashed. Things feel out of our control and it’s hard to keep morale high when what started off as […]