AS LOCAL businesses open up and try to get back on their feet following a challenging 18 months, Enniskillen has been hit by negative publicity after a video of a night brawl at the weekend went viral on social media. The video, which was shared hundreds of times on social media, showed a number of men […]
Sudden death of popular Enniskillen man
THE unexpected death has taken place of a well known all round sports enthusiast from Enniskillen. The passing of Derek Beresford, aged 73 years, who died suddenly last week at his home in Factory Road in Enniskillen has shocked the town. Speaking at his funeral service in St Macartin’s Cathedral on Saturday Dean Kenny Hall […]
Enniskillen in running for ‘best town in the country’
FERMANAGH has already been confirmed as the best place to live in the UK in recent years, and now Enniskillen is in the running for the title of best town to live in Ireland. Last weekend the Irish Times published its nominees for the prestigious ‘Best Place to Live in Ireland’ awards, and the county […]
Tom was a hardworking family man ‘who did it all himself’
THE COMMUNITIES of Arney and Enniskillen are mourning the passing of Tom McCaffrey, a well-known family and businessman. Tom was married to his beloved Sheila (née Cassidy RIP), and together they had four daughters, Carol, Lisa (RIP), Julianne and Louise. As Covid restrictions continue to affect how mourners can pay their respects, Tom’s many Arney […]
Further road works planned for county town
Both Enniskillen Public Realm and Gas to the West works are continuing in the county town this week.
Bernie O’Connor relives ‘stuff of nightmares’ for book
WELL-KNOWN Fermanagh school teacher, principal and St. Michael’s Scout Band leader, Bernie O’Connor, looks back on the life-changing event of his arrest by the RUC and subsequent interrogation at the infamous Castlereagh Detention Centre. It’s all in his new book called “Freeing the Truth”. Read all about his experiences in the Herald’s latest edition of […]
Festival Lough Erne is back with a difference!
KICKING off on Sunday, 12 September, this year’s Festival Lough Erne is a week-long event with an exciting programme of activities, on and off the water. The festival is organised in line with current government guidance relating to the Covid-19 pandemic so, this year, you can tune into a variety of online talks and webinars […]
Ali Jayden Doyle’s mother released on bail
THE MOTHER of two-year-old Ali Jayden Doyle, who was allegedly murdered by an Enniskillen man, is to be released on bail. At a bail hearing in the High Court last week, it was ruled Jade Dempsey (24), who is accused of allowing her child’s death, would be released on bail once a suitable address could […]
Erneside Furniture going from strength to strength
“We believe our customer service, quality goods and value sets us apart.”
Sharon’s dog show raises funds for local mental health support
A LOCAL woman who recently organised Fermanagh’s very own dog show has raised over £400 in support of a local mental health service. Sharon West of ‘Home from Home’ doggy day care felt it was important to “give back” due to the impact that Covid has had on the mental health of many, with […]