Fermanagh families holding out hope for justice


A TROUBLES legacy body, with a former senior police officer from Enniskillen at the helm, remains committed to getting the “unvarnished truth for victims, survivors and families” of the local conflict. Peter Sheridan, pictured below, is the commissioner for investigations at the Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery, which will take over many unresolved […]

Enniskillen school part of new phones-free initiative


Pupils at an Enniskillen school are to take part in a new project which limits their phone usage. Education Minister, Paul Givan, has announced that more than 8,000 young people from nine schools across the North will participate in the initiative. One of these schools will be St Fanchea’s College in Enniskillen. The pilot, which […]

Lack pupils could be transferred to Kesh


PUPILS from Lack Primary School, which is due to close this year, could be transferred to Kesh Primary School, the Education Authority has confirmed. Following a brief reprieve from closure last year, in January parents and the community received the devastating news that the primary school would be close at the end of this school year. […]

Lack of housing contributing to Fermanagh homelessness


THE shortage of available housing and cost-of-living crisis are “significant and constant issues” locally which are resulting in a growing number of people living on the streets in Fermanagh. There has been a growing number of people in the North who have found themselves homeless, with cross-border charity ‘Depaul’ pledging to support people who are in […]

Benny shuts up shop after nearly half a century


LOCAL man Benny McClave is shutting up shop after nearly half a century of service. In the heart of Brookeborough, a beloved local shop is entering a new chapter as its owner prepares to retire after 45 remarkable years. The man behind this cherished establishment, known for his warm smile and unwavering dedication, is passing […]

Renewed calls grow for Lisnaskea banking hub


THERE have been renewed calls for a banking hub to be set up in Lisnaskea. The town has been without a bank of any kind for a year now, with the Ulster Bank closing last March. At the time Cllr Eddie Roofe, pictured below, approached LINK – the body responsible for banking hubs – about potentially setting […]

Derrygonnelly road closure sparks commuter frustration


RESIDENTS along the Derrygonnelly Road are expressing their frustration over the closure of the route, which they feel is unnecessary and disruptive. With detours causing delays and inconvenience in their daily routines, many locals are questioning the extent of the roadwork and the communication surrounding the closure. From Monday to Friday (March 14), from 8am […]

Fermanagh rally star Armstrong ready for ERC title bid


KESH driver Jon Armstrong has said he’s “really looking forward” to partnering up with M-Sport for the upcoming FIA European Rally Championship. The Fermanagh man, who is regarded as one of the top rally drivers in Ireland, will be part of the M-Sport Ford World Rally Team for a full season tilt at the European […]

Fermanagh businessman concern for future of town centre


CONCERNS have been raised for the future of Enniskillen town centre, with fears the planned new retail park could attract ‘anchor stores’ from the high street. Speaking after plans for the new Lakelands Retail park were changed, local business man Michael Cadden, pictured below, told the Herald’ this week that “the retail park from its […]