Sewage pumped into River Erne


THERE has been anger and concern for public health in Enniskillen after a blockage led to a significant sewage spill into the River Erne this week. Residents of Riverside in the county town first noticed the problem on Sunday evening, across from Enniskillen Police Station, when raw human waste and discarded intimate items could be […]


Fermanagh love stories that span decades: The Egertons


By Annie Flynn IN HONOUR of Valentine’s Day we asked some of Fermanagh’s longest married couples, their secret to maintaining a long, happy and healthy relationship. Gwen and Jimmy Egerton from Teemore, have been married for 54 years. They first met at the Silver Sandal Ballroom in Enniskillen. When asked what is the secret to […]


FLASHBACK FRIDAY… Lisnaskea High School 50th party!


Do you recognise anyone who was at the 50th party for Lisnaskea High School? Tag them in the Facebook post! 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 by following this link… […]


Fermanagh love stories that span decades: The Rooneys


By Annie Flynn IN HONOUR of Valentine’s Day we asked some of Fermanagh’s longest married couples, their secret to maintaining a long, happy and healthy relationship. John and Kathleen Rooney from Enniskillen met at a dance in Roslea and have been married for 50 years. When asked what is the secret to a long marriage? […]


Fermanagh’s remarkable 100 year old Valentine


What are the odds of being born on Valentines day and your surname being Valentine? Why don’t you ask Fermanagh man Val Valentine who is getting set to celebrate his 100th Birthday on Friday. The remarkable Irvinestown man also married his sweetheart Alice on the most romantic day of the year. Val and Alice had […]


Drugs thrown at cops during house search in Enniskillen


Drugs were thrown at police officers during an operation in Enniskillen, the PSNI has said. A police spokesperson said an address in the town was searched by members of the District Support Team (DST) by virtue of a warrant. “Some occupants thought it would be a clever idea to throw drugs out the window at […]