Today’s death notices for Co Fermanagh


The death has occurred of Oliver (Ollie) Courtney, Tullynincrin Road, Irvinestown, Fermanagh, BT78 3UF. Oliver (Ollie) Courtney, Tullynincrin, Tummery, Dromore, Co. Tyrone. BT78 3UF. Died Monday 9th December 2024, suddenly. Husband of Gail and father of Keara. Brother of Éamonn (Geraldine) and May Lewis (Jon), predeceased by his brothers Tom and Patrick (R.I.P). Ollie will […]


Co Fermanagh draw Manchester Utd in Super Cup


The draw for the 2023 Super Cup NI took place on Wednesday evening in Coleraine with County Fermanagh’s under-16s drawn in the same group as Manchester United,  Japanese regulars Ichifuna and Dundalk Schoolboys League. In the Junior Section, County Fermanagh, who pushed eventual winners Manchester United all the way last summer in the group stage, […]


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Belleek man on bomb charges refused bail


A COUNTY Fermanagh man accused of making and planting a bomb under the car of a police officer in Belfast two years ago, has been refused bail. Peter Granaghan from Blackrock Park in Belleek has been on remand in Maghaberry Prison awaiting trial for the attempted murder of a PSNI officer since his arrest in […]


QuinnBet turnover and profits on the up


TURNOVER, profits and prospects for QuinnBet, the online gambling company started just a few years ago by Sean Quinn and his family, are all on the up. In 2020, revenue increased by over 50 per cent and profits by over 300 per cent.  QuinnBet is also listed on several comparison websites as one of the […]


Fr Joe McVeigh in interview


THIS MONTH for the ‘Fermanagh Lives Lived’ series of in-depth interviews, the Herald was in conversation with Fr Joe McVeigh from Ederney. Fr Joe talks about his 50 years of ministry which began in Fermanagh the same year as internment was introduced, his early days in Moneyvriece and St Michael’s College, and his passion for […]


Some cancer patients wait two months for treatment


BARELY more than half of Fermanagh patients are beginning their cancer treatment within two months of being given an urgent referral by their GP. Meanwhile, the number of suspected breast cancer patients within the Western trust who were seen within 14 days of a referral has plummeted over the past year, according to the latest […]


That’s life! Arlene ends career on a musical note


END OF A CAREER: IN TERMS of last weeks on the job, the now-former First Minister Arlene Foster  has ceratinly had a memorable one. The Herald looked back at the career highs and lows of the girl from Dernawilt with the view that no matter what your political persuasion, Arlene Foster has certainly made her […]


Illegal camping causing concern at tourist spot


UNSIGHTLY: UNAUTHORISED camping at Trory jetty, where tourists cross by ferry to Devenish Island, is causing upset and disgust to people visiting the area. On the last bank holiday, one caravaner played loud music and was engaged in anti-social where children and tourists came to relax on a sunny day. The camping raises concerns about […]