PLANS have been finalised for the major march and demonstration in Enniskillen tomorrow (Thursday) in support of the public sector workers’ strike for pay parity. The strike action will be mainly made up of public sector workers in health, education, transport and other public services across the North, while token shows of solidarity are expected from trade union members […]
GALLERY: On the catwalk for Mount Lourdes Show
THERE was plenty of glitz and glamour on show as the pupils at Mount Lourdes Grammar School in Enniskillen showcased their formal dresses and outfits at a special school assembly. Our photographer, Andrew Paton, was on hand to capture the action as it happened. Make sure and check out our online gallery below! To read […]
Plans progressing for Enniskillen housing development
The plans are for a huge development at the former Grosvenor Barracks site at Coleshill, including affordable housing.
Enniskillen to Omagh road works ‘paused’
The A32 Irvinestown Road is the main route for Fermanagh patients now having to travel to Altnagelvin in emergency surgery situations.
Families endure ‘terrifying’ journey to Derry for care
SWAH patients being sent to Altnagelvin for emergency surgery at the weekend faced a two-and-a-half hour treacherous journey in freezing fog.
Icy footpaths cause anger in Enniskillen
Enniskillen’s streets have been like an ice rink over the past few days.
GALLERY: A New Year splash at Galloon for charity
A LARGE crowd turned out to Galloon Island on Upper Lough Erne on New Year’s Day for a charity swim. Our photographer Martin Brady was on hand to capture the action as it happened. Check out our gallery of pictures below! To read more on this story see this week’s Fermanagh Herald. Can’t get to […]
Old Garrison building set for major revamp
A NON-profit organisation in Garrison is embarking on a major fundraising drive to renovate and revamp one of the oldest buildings in the village. In 1987, the Lough Melvin Holiday Centre was established in Main Street, Garrison. As a result of the Covid-19 pandemic though, the company ceased existence in 2020 and the building has […]
Memories of Coa book is a huge Christmas hit
THERE was many a happy face around the Christmas tree in Coa this year, with local man Tony Harte’s new nostalgia-filled book proving a big hit with gift shoppers. Packed full of old photos and stories of years gone by, ‘School Days in the Rocky Hills of Coa’ looks back at memories of Coa National School, […]
Charlie’s Bar joins ‘Ask for Angela’ campaign
AN Enniskillen pub will be operating the ‘Ask for Angela’ safeguarding initiative over the festive season and into the new year. Charlie’s Bar in Enniskillen is a registered venue participating in the scheme alongside the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) that’s aimed at helping keep people safe while enjoying a night out. This means that if anyone feels […]