OVER the sunny Easter weekend there were fears some in Fermanagh may make the unnecessary journey across the border to enjoy the beaches in Donegal, but thankfully it was all quiet on the western front. Speaking to the Herald after what was most likely the quietest bank holiday Monday the town has ever seen, tourism […]
An Easter like none other…
THIS is a week when churches across the county are generally a daily hive of activity as parishioners meet together. This year paints a very different picture. For the first time in living memory church doors will be closed to the public both during Holy Week and on Easter Sunday. Enniskillen minister, Rev Lorna Dreaning […]
Shortage of priests has impact on Easter Masses
THE IMPACT of the priest shortage crisis in the church is being felt across parishes up and down the country this Easter, with parishioners being asked to travel to nearby parishes for services. This is the case in the Bundoran/Ballyshannon (Rock) and Belleek/Garrison, two parishes that have been working together since sweeping diocesan changes came […]
Plenty to keep the children entertained over Easter!
WITH the sun predicted to shine on Fermanagh over the Easter weekend, its the perfect excuse to enjoy some of the planned activities throughout the county. On Saturday April 20th, Easter themed events including an Easter egg hunt, face painters, crafts and the Easter bunny are taking place from noon to 4pm in Enniskillen. The […]
Pubs take hit as Republic lifts Good Friday booze ban
History was made on Good Friday as publicans in the Republic were finally able to sell alcohol.
Cuilcagh braced for invasion over Easter
Council takes steps to ease traffic chaos as thousands head for the ‘Stairway to Heaven’
Tributes to McGuinness at SF Easter commemoration
The main Fermanagh county commemoration will be taking place on Easter Sunday at the Parish Hall in Newtownbutler at 2.30pm.
Easter entertainment at Share Discovery Village
Plenty of fun to be had at Share Village! SHARE Discovery Village based just between the towns of Lisnaskea & Derrylin is the place to bring your family for fun this Easter. Easter Saturday is the first day of the festive activities at SHARE. Easter Activities & Bunny Cruise and a wide range of Extravaganza […]
Easter Fun at National Trust in Fermanagh
National Trust Crom CADBURY EGG HUNTS Visit us at Florence Court, Castle Coole and Crom from Friday 14 to Tuesday 18 April to take part in the Cadbury Egg Hunts across the estate! Bunny’s been to Florence Court and scattered clues to solve all over the estate. Get hunting for them – can you […]
Fermanagh should not fear defining month
It was crucial Fermanagh beat Meath in their last fixture because they have a massive month ahead of them.