A community walk will be held in Derrygonnelly this weekend in memory of a popular local woman. Eileen Watters died in July. The 6km walk in her memory will set off from Derrygonnelly Community Centre on Saturday, December 6. Registration is at 10am and donations of £5 are welcome. All proceeds from the event will go […]
House prices ‘unaffected’ after Andrew name saga
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THE values of houses in Prince Andrew Terrace in Derrygonnelly ‘remain unaffected’, according to a local estate agent, as a campaign begins to change the name of the street. Cllr Anthony Feely recently called on Fermanagh and Omagh District Council to consider whether it could rename the street, after residents spoke of their ‘embarrassment’ of […]
Tributes to Fermanagh man described as ‘one of a kind’
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TRIBUTES have been paid across the Fermanagh community following the death of Seamus McConnell who was remembered as a ‘true gentleman’ and as ‘one of a kind.’ Formerly of Blaney in Derrygonnelly, Mr McConnell passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, October 27, following a battle with illness. The father-of-three was a respected contractor, who ran […]
Concerns over changing name of Prince Andrew street
A LOCAL postal worker has raised concerns that changing the name of Prince Andrew Terrace in Derrygonnelly could create further complications for mail delivery in the area. Residents of the street have voiced a strong desire to rename their street, arguing that the current name no longer reflects the community’s values. However, speaking to the […]
Residents ’embarrassed’ living on Prince Andrew Terrace
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RESIDENTS living on Prince Andrew Terrace in Derrygonnelly have said they feel ‘embarrassed’ by the name and are considering launching a petition to have it changed. The street, named after Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, has become a source of discomfort for locals following recent developments involving the disgraced royal. Last Thursday, King Charles III confirmed that his brother would […]
Fermanagh ghost stories: The Derrygonnelly Farmhouse
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To mark the spooky season, we’ve delved into the Fermanagh Herald archives to share some eerie tales of the past.
Double delight for Fermanagh LGFA star Smyth
FERMANAGH ladies star Eimear Smyth enjoyed a Friday night to remember when she was named on the TG4 LGFA Intermediate Team of the Year, as well as picking up an Irish News all-star award. The Erne forward, who played a key role in Derrygonnelly ladies’ historic championship win, was honoured for her strong contribution to […]
Lyons says SFC win is ‘massive’ for Erne Gaels
ERNE Gaels captain Ryan Lyons hailed the resilience of his teammates after the Belleek men won the Fermanagh Senior Football Championship for the second successive season. A blistering opening 20 minutes was key for Erne Gaels as they overpowered Derrygonnelly to get their hands on their fourth New York Cup, in jubilant scenes in Brewster […]
Community helps dig up history in Derrygonnelly
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PRIMARY school children from Derrygonnelly and Boho recently teamed up with experts from Queen’s University in a bid to discover some of the history and heritage of their rural village. Pupils from St Patrick’s Primary School and Killyhommon Primary School have been busy excavating an area of land in Derrygonnelly, as part of the Community […]
Harps to travel to Armagh after venue reversal drama
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DERRYGONNELLY ladies travel to Armagh tonight (Wednesday) to take on Clann Éireann after they lost home advantage following the postponement of their fixture. The Harps, who won the Fermanagh Senior Football Championship for the first time, were due to host Clann Eireann at Canon Maguire Park on Sunday. But the game was called off with […]