Sweet scents- Liam turns his candle dreams into reality


STARTING a business from scratch has been a lifelong dream for Liam Brady, but little did the Enniskillen man know that a global pandemic would one day turn his dreams into reality, all from the comfort of his own home.  Speaking to the Herald about his new business, Candelic Candles, Mr Brady explained, “I had […]

‘Lovely wee lady’ Lottie (105) passes peacefully


THE DEATH has occurred of one of Fermanagh’s oldest residents. Charlotte (Lottie) Johnston passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 31 at the Graan Abbey Care Home, Enniskillen, aged 105.  Mrs Johnston, formerly of Burnside Park, Enniskillen, had celebrated many milestone birthdays surrounded by friends and family. She had received a telegram from the Queen to […]

New Editor takes up post at the Herald


The Fermanagh Herald is pleased to announce the appointment of Ray Sanderson as Editor. Mr Sanderson has been a member of the editorial team at the Fermanagh Herald for over 20 years, joining the newspaper in 1999 as a senior reporter before being appointed Sports Editor and later Deputy Editor in 2000. Prior to joining […]

Tributes paid to ‘delightful gentleman’


TRIBUTES have poured in following the death of one of Enniskillen’s most prominent businessmen. Robert Wilfred Donaldson, of Racecourse House, Factory Road, Enniskillen, died peacefully in the South West Acute Hospital. Sympathisers described him as ‘a delightful gentleman’ who was ‘full of stories’, ‘an inspirational man who was determined to conquer all and achieved so […]

Enniskillen named number one most welcoming town in UK


FERMANAGH has long been famous for its friendliness, and now the county town has been officially named the most welcoming place in the UK. A major survey by online travel giants Booking.com has revealed not only is the UK one of the best countries in the world for customer service, but also that Enniskillen is […]

Stark warning to those who don’t believe Covid is real


A Western Trust worker from Enniskillen has sent out a stark warning to the public, claiming that actions towards medical advice and restrictions will determine how health professionals overcome the ongoing pressures of Covid. Cathy Magowan is the carers co-ordinator for the Trust and based in community social services. Ms Magowan provides support to unpaid […]

Emer’s ‘Dry January’ will boost funds for Aisling Centre


‘BETTER days are to come’, for anyone suffering with mental health, according to Emer Jones from Enniskillen, who has taken on the ‘Dry January’ challenge to raise vital funds for the Aisling Centre. “In October I lost my sister Erne to suicide, it has been a very difficult time for me and my family,” explained […]

Drugs and Covid fears at ILLEGAL party house


Enniskillen have resulted in several suspected drug overdoses, numerous police call outs, and a number of alleged Covid breaches in the past three weeks alone. That’s according to police giving evidence against two local young people accused of breaching Covid-19 restrictions at the house in Kilmacormick last week, where police claim  anti-social behaviour has been […]

Erne Larder products enjoyed all over the globe


FROM Fermanagh to the US and beyond, Erne Larder products are being enjoyed all over the globe. Declan O’Donoghue, owner of Erne Larder recently completed his first order to the US for his jams, relishes and chutney. This week due to popular demand a second order is on its way to America.  The local businessman […]