Fermanagh musicians excel in Mullingar!


By Mark McGoldrick SHAUNEEN Maguire and Odhran Harbinson were the big winners at the All-Ireland Fleadh in Mullingar which took place at the weekend. Maguire, from Comhaltas Derrylin, took first place in the over-18 piano accordion competition, winning the ‘Christopher Niland Cup’. Derrygonnelly’s Harbinson, meanwhile, was part of the 15-18 Ceilidh Band, under the leadership of […]

Cool and calm..Sports Personality winner Rory Gallagher


“You gotta roll with it, you gotta take your time, you gotta say what you say, don’t let anybody get in your way.” The famous and very apt Oasis lyrics sprung to mind when I asked Rory Gallagher about the hype and hysteria surrounding his Derry team, as they prepare for this Saturday’s All Ireland semi-final […]

Category: GAA

Thank you… Terina takes part in walking challenge!


By Mark McGoldrick IN May 2021, the people of Fermanagh were touched when then three-year old James Cox took part in a mammoth walking challenge to raise money for the Children’s Heartbeat Trust. Shortly after he was born, James was diagnosed with a hole in his heart, along with several other abnormalities and problems to […]

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Entries are now open for the 2025 Fermanagh Herald Business Awards. Entries are welcome for up to two award categories plus a nomination for the 2025 Landmark Achievement, Lifetime Achievement or  Business Person of the Year awards. Please email marketing@northwestnewsgroup.com for an entry form stating your chosen category/categories We welcome direct entries as well as […]

Awards Criteria


Criteria: Full awards criteria are available for each award category. Please email marketing@northwestnewsgroup.com for receive more information. 1. Best Start Up Business Award, sponsored by Greentown Environmental This award is open to businesses who have come to existence in the past three years. Businesses must have 1 year trading under their belt. Applicants will be […]