MULTI-MILLION record selling artist Paul Heaton is set to make his debut in Enniskillen next month as he aims to become the “first major chart star” to perform in the 32 counties of Ireland. Local social media went into a frenzy when the English singer confirmed he was heading to the Ardhowen Theatre on Thursday, […]
Patient empathy as horror stories continue to emerge
LAST week the ‘Herald shared yet another story of a local patient’s horrific experience of having to travel from Fermanagh to Derry for emergency general surgery (EGS), just as this paper has been reporting for almost two years now since the suspension of EGS at the SWAH. As happens often, this story prompted significant empathy among […]
Rally bikers ready for Fermanagh comeback
BRAKING news, the Honda CBX 1000 European Rally is coming back to Fermanagh. The annual rally has been taking place for 32 years with bikers from all over the world following it, and the last time it was in Fermanagh was in 2015 when 124 six cylinder Hondas made their way through the county. “The CBX was launched […]
‘Shenanigans’ in Tempo as ‘herd therapy’ arrives
SOME ‘naturally born therapists’ have arrived in Tempo. Shenanigan Stud Therapy Herd is offering the local community and further afield a chance to bond with some four legged friends. The herd consists of two ex racehorses, Bella and Briar, and four Shetland ponies, Juno, Pixel, Mai and Toffee. Jo Wheatley, originally from England, was left in […]
Music star Nathan Carter confirms new festival date
FERMANAGH singer Nathan Carter is set to make his debut in the Faroe Islands this weekend as the headline act at one of their largest music festivals. The Liverpudlian music star has been confirmed as one of the main performers at the Sorvágs Country and Blues Festival on Saturday in the village of Sørvágur. Excitement is […]
Nathan Carter ready for Fermanagh concert
THE Lough Erne Resort in Enniskillen is set to be sold-out tomorrow night [Thursday] when Fermanagh Country music star Nathan Carter leads a major gig for charity. A huge crowd is expected to turn out to the Fermanagh hotel for the event, which is aiming to raise money for the ‘Cash for Kids’ organisation. ‘Cash […]
Fermanagh Ipswich Town fans celebrate promotion
THE Manor House Hotel has celebrated thousands of glamourous weddings over the years, but a promotion? Surely that’s taking it a bit too far? This was no ordinary promotion though. Instead of bridal gowns and trendy suits, it was Ipswich Town jerseys and flags that were on display at the hotel as the Kieran McKenna-managed side […]
Fermanagh singer Jake Carter’s album is a big hit
AFTER releasing his debut album, Fermanagh singer Jake Carter has said his music career is on a ‘crazy rollercoaster’. The Liverpudlian singer recently took a major step in his career by releasing a five-track album, titled ‘Point of You’. Carter’s new album has gone down a treat with music fans from across the island and […]
Files show authorities lied about Michael Leonard death
ARCHIVES uncovered by a victims’ charity have revealed the British authorities lied to the Irish government regarding information about the killing of local man Michael Leonard. The 24-year-old Pettigo man was shot in the back and killed by the RUC while crossing the border at Brookhill, Letter, Fermanagh in May, 1973. His family, including his cousin […]
Enniskillen to get its own ‘Eye’ next month
THE ENNISKILLEN skyline is set for a London-style makeover next month, with plans progressing to bring a huge viewing wheel to the county town. The Panoramic Wheel Company Ltd has requested permission from Fermanagh and Omagh Council to use the event space at the Lakeland Forum for the operation of the viewing wheel from Wednesday, April […]