AN ENNISKILLEN mother has spoken of her son’s traffic accident near Sydney Harbour Bridge. Beoan Jones, 25, whose sisters Oonagh and Niamh recently did a fund-raising charity climb of Mt Kilimanjaro in memory of their sister Erne, was run over by a car last Saturday and was said to be in critical condition upon arrival at […]
Dublin delight for swimmer Ellie
ELLIE McCartney, who recently received a special recognition award from Swim Ulster, continued her impressive form at the Leinster Short Course Championship at the National Aquatic Centre. McCartney’s championship journey began with a stellar performance in the 200m Breaststroke where she claimed a gold medal, clocking a season-best time of 2:28.78. The victory not only showcased […]
Pride weekend a success, despite small protest
THE ORGANISERS of last weekend’s Pride shows in Enniskillen said they were touched by the support of the local community and have thanked all those who helped make the events a huge success. With preparations well underway for Fermanagh’s first official Pride celebration next June, the local committee organised two fundraising and awareness nights at the Westville Hotel […]
Baldwin blasts CCCC’s proposal
‘IT’S absolutely ludicrous’ is how Erne hurling manager Joe Baldwin reacted to the proposal by the GAA’s Central Competitions Control Committee (CCCC) to potentially exclude Fermanagh from the Allianz Hurling League and top-tier competitions from 2025. Next month, CCCC delegates from across the country will meet to vote on whether counties with less than five adult hurling […]
It’s glamour and style at the Mount Lourdes Formal
There was plenty of glitz and glamour on display as Year 14s at Mount Lourdes Grammar School in Enniskillen celebrated their Formal in style. To read more on this story see this week’s Fermanagh Herald. Can’t get to the shop to collect your copy? No problem! You can download a copy straight to your device […]
FASHION: Tips to keep you feeling warming and look cool
As we approach the winter months, the temperatures are dropping and we are having to wrap up. Unfortunately, as we wrap up warm, our outfits become hidden. When going to the effort of dressing up, you want to be able to show off your outfit. Hence, accessories are the way forward to ensure we are warm, […]
Severfield opens its new training facility
BALLINAMALLARD business Severfield has teamed up with the South West College campus in Enniskillen in a bid to ‘create an environment’ where local apprentices can learn and develop key skills. Severfield – one of the leading structural steel construction firms in Europe – officially opened its new in-house ‘Apprentice Training Academy’ facility on Thursday, at its base […]
Belcoo singer Sinéad needs your votes!
SINCE she was a child, Sinéad McGovern has always had a passion for music and singing and she’s now in the running to perform at one of the biggest Country music concerts in the North. On Saturday, November 25, Fermanagh’s Country music stars, Derek Ryan and Lisa McHugh, are set to be the headline acts […]
Enniskillen’s Owens is aiming for Euro glory
ENNISKILLEN boxer Rhys Owens says he’s ‘focused and locked in’ ahead of the start of the Under-22 European Boxing Championship on Sunday. After a fairytale season, which saw Owens win his first National title, the 21-year-old has been selected to represent Ireland at the major games. It’s going to be the first time that the […]
Record entry confirmed for ‘Erne Fours’
A RECORD entry has been confirmed for the ‘Erne Fours Head of the River’ which is set to take place across Lough Erne on Saturday. Prior to the event, 114 crews have entered into the racing extravaganza, with 62 crews set to compete in the men’s category, while 52 boats will bid for glory in the […]