Residents in Belleek ‘living in fear in their own homes


ELDERLY residents are feeling unsafe in their own homes in Belleek, while many other residents and visitors are also feeling intimidated, after a spate of anti-social behaviour in the village.  A group of teenagers are reportedly harassing business people, bullying other youths, and banging on the homes of older people in the middle of the […]

Fuel

Southern pump prices set to remain cheaper than North


MANY may have thought the massive carbon tax announced in last week’s budget in Dublin would eventually lead to an end to traditionally lower southern fuel prices.  However, one local fuel trader has explained to the Herald how little will actually change at the pumps, and warned a carbon tax could soon be introduced here […]

Big boost for Belleek with lotto awards


BELLEEK is the big winner as seven community groups across the county have been awarded essential funding.  A total of £61,176 has been granted to seven different community groups by the National Lottery Awards.  The grants will be used for refurbishments, new equipment and to fund a family fun weekend.  Belleek GAA team Erne Gaels […]

At the age of 101, Belleek’s oldest lady Tessie dies


BELLEEK’S oldest resident Tessie McGoldrick, who will be fondly remembered as someone who went the extra mile to help others, has been laid to rest.  The 101-year-old, lived at the top of the village’s Main Street with her late husband Hughie for many years. Over the years Tessie welcomed many through her door for a […]

Brollagh

Brollagh parents defend school’s academic record


THE campaign to save St Mary’s High School Brollagh continues, as the school’s Parents Action Group battle to protect post-primary education in Belleek.  At a meeting of the Council’s policy and resource committee in mid June, Cllr Alex Baird posed an open-ended question in regard to the curriculum provision for pupils at St Mary’s. He […]

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Closure

Campaign to save St Mary’s continues to gain momentum


The campaign to save St Mary’s High School, Brollagh continues to gain momentum. A public meeting held in the Gillaroo Centre, Garrison last Thursday saw scores of locals turn out to lend their support to organisers, the parent council, which is opposing proposals to close St Mary’s as early as 31 August 2020.  Following the […]

Belleek

Doctor’s position in Belleek still unfilled


THE Rathmore Clinic in Belleek is still trying to recruit a much-needed new doctor at at time when rural practices across the North are struggling to fill doctors’ positions. The practice, which caters for around 4000 patients, is on the look-out for a new GP to join their team. The post has become available as […]