FERMANAGH business owners and local entrepreneurs breathed a sigh of relief, just before the festive season, after the Stormont Executive unveiled its ambitious plans to try and support the economic industry. As a result of the cost of living crisis, many business owners are feeling unprecedented stress, prompting the Stormont Executive to introduce new measures […]
Fermanagh band ‘Full Moon Fever’ eyeing Euro gigs
ONE of Fermanagh’s top music bands has confirmed they’re keen to “push more into European festivals” as they continue to headline and sell out some of the top venues across the country. Four-man band ‘Full Moon Fever’ is one of Ireland’s top rock bands and they’ve been on the road for a number of years, […]
Top award for Belle Isle Estate Hotel
CELEBRATIONS were high at the recently sold Belle Isle Estate Hotel after the Lisbellaw castle was named as the ‘Intimate Wedding Venue of the Year’ at the prestigious Irish Hotel Awards. The recognition comes after it was confirmed that Belle Isle Estate Hotel has been bought by the well-known Crawford family from Lisbellaw, which now owns […]
Gas upgrade works paused in Enniskillen
EVOLVE has announced the temporary suspension of gas upgrade works in Enniskillen town centre for the Christmas and New Year period. The suspension will come into effect from Monday 25 November, and remain in place until early January next year. Outstanding works will be completed this week ahead of the pause, aimed at reducing disruption during […]
Occupational therapists struggling to find jobs
NEWLY graduated occupational therapists (OT) are struggling to find jobs throughout the Western Trust area. Similar to the graduate nurses who have previously contacted this paper after finding no vacancies in the local health service this Fermanagh OT graduate has said they have been told there is little possibility they will be finding a role this […]
Formula One star attends Enniskillen book signing
FERMANAGH motorsport star Bernie Collins recently took a break from the Formula One circuit to sign copies of her newly released book for her many local fans and racing enthusiasts. For two decades, the Maguiresbridge woman has been a leading figure in the popular sport of Formula One, where she worked with some of the […]
Special recognition for Enniskillen cafe
THE owners of The Gourmet Grocer in Enniskillen have said they’re “proud” after they scooped a major award in recognition of the success of the business which celebrated its first anniversary. The Gourmet Grocer, owned by the Cassidy Hospitality Group, was recently named as a finalist in the ‘Neighbourhood Store of the Year’ category at […]
Derrygonnelly GAA players to cycle for mental health
A LOCAL GAA club is embarking on an ambitious fitness challenge later this month in a bid to raise awareness about the ever-worsening and worrying mental health crisis in our society. As a knock-on effect from the Covid-19 pandemic, it’s been reported that there has been a rise in males of all ages seeking mental […]
Fermanagh singer opens up on mental health
WITH the county in the grip of a mental health crisis, local men in particular have been urged to speak up and seek help to save lives. The plea comes from a local Country music star who has spoken out after overcoming his own battle with mental health which left him seriously ill and in […]
Women’s Thriving together networking event a success
ON Thursday morning, the ‘Herald hosted a ‘Thriving Together’ networking event which brought together female leading minds from media and events, wellness, business growth and product creation. The morning began with networking and breakfast in the Westville Hotel which was followed by a inspiring conversation with a panel of leading women in business. The panel […]