TWO Fermanagh sisters are set to compete in the Belfast Marathon in their bid to do “something special” to remember their late father and raise awareness around sudden cardiac death. Michelle Smith and Breege Cassidy are preparing to take part in Belfast Marathon on Sunday, May 4, with proceeds raised going towards the British Heart […]
Fitzpatrick twins eyeing Ulster title for St Aidan’s
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On Friday morning Teemore man Ryan Fitzpatrick will lead out the St Aidan’s under 15.5 team for their Ulster Final with Inver College, Carrickmacross. The Shamrocks player will line out with his twin brother Sean, and he hopes that come the final whistle he’ll be lifting the cup for the school, for the second year […]
Fermanagh community to rally for ‘wonderful’ Oisín
A charity run will take place to raise money for a number of Fermanagh cancer charities who have supported runner Oisín Cassidy.
Residents’ fears for Fermanagh accident blackspot
RESIDENTS have raised fears that it’s “only a matter of time” before someone is killed on a busy local road that is not being gritted. Over the past few weeks there have been several accidents on the Druminiskill Road near Florencecourt on frosty or icy mornings. One local woman told the ‘Herald they had encountered two bad […]
Holders St Aidan’s into the knockout stages
St. Aidan’s……………………..4-9 Sacred Heart Omagh…… 1-4 Holders St Aidan’s score two goals in each half propelled St. Aidan’s to secure their third successive victory and book their place in the knockout stages of the Under 15.5 McEvoy Cup. With a strong wind blowing across the Trillick pitch, this Monday morning contest began with St. Aidan’s […]
Expressway announces improved timetables for Route 30
EXPRESSWAY, Bus Éireann’s premium coach service, has announced an improved timetable for its Route 30 service. The new timetable will come into effect on January 26 and has been designed to provide more frequent and punctual travel for all Route 30 customers. Passengers are set to see significant benefits, as the improved schedule will better reflect […]
Fermanagh priest honoured by Pope Francis
A LOCAL priest who is known for his “exceptional work” has been appointed as a Domestic Chaplain to His Holiness by Pope Francis as he continues to work in a prestigious role in Rome. The title of Domestic Chaplain to His Holiness was recently bestowed on Derrylin priest Enda Murphy, who will now be known as […]
Fermanagh pharmacist Aine receives top pharmacy award
A DERRYLIN pharmacist has been awarded a Pharmacy Excellence Award for her exceptional contribution to health and patient care. Aine Martin, head of Pharmacy Operations at McCabes Pharmacy (formerly Lloyds Pharmacy), won gold in the Pharmacist Led Team category. Aine, who became a pharmacist in 2012, said, “Leaving school I was interested in patient care […]
‘Country music saved me’ says Derrylin musician Anthony
ANTHONY McBrien has spent nearly three decades wowing audiences, and his passion for music remains undiminished even as he navigates one of the most challenging periods of his life. The 53-year-old Derrylin man has experienced it all on the local music scene – writing songs, forming his own band, supporting American stars like Randy Travis, […]
Fermanagh road closed following three-vehicle collision
A Fermanagh road has been closed following a three-vehicle collision. Police are at the scene on The Belturbet Road, Derrylin. Diversions are in place and the public is being asked to avoid the area. A spokesperson for the PSNI said: “Police are currently at the scene of a three-vehicle road traffic collision on Belturbet Road, […]