Boris Johnson refuses to comment on Protocol


The Fermanagh Herald was at the Lakeland Forum today to meet and question Prime Minister Boris Johnson, First Minister Arlene Foster and Health Minister Robin Swann as they attended the Enniskillen Covid-19 vaccination roll-out. The Prime Minister refused to answer our reporter’s question on whether or not he intended on keeping the Northern Ireland Protocol […]


St Patrick’s Festival and Seachtain na Gaeilge


The Fermanagh Herald is proud to support the many virtual events planned by Fermanagh and Omagh District Council for this year’s St Patrick’s Festival (12-20 March) and Seachtain na Gaeilge (on until 17 March). Seachtain na Gaeilge le Energia 2021: Check out the Fermanagh and Omagh Geilge Facebook page for bi-lingual talks from local Fermanagh Gaelgoir, […]


Prime Minister Boris Johnson visits Fermanagh


Prime Minister Boris Johnson is welcomed by locals as he visits the Erne County on a whirlwind trip this afternoon.  It is understood that during his visit, Mr Johnson will be meeting with health workers who are involved with the successful roll out of the Covid-19 vaccination programme here in Fermanagh.  Mr Johnson is joined […]


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Teenager remains in critical condition after assault


Detectives investigating two incidents in Enniskillen in the early hours of Wednesday 24 February which resulted in a 19-year-old man sustaining a serious head injury have arrested an 18 year old man in connection.  The teenager has been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent and is currently in custody assisting officers with […]


Can’t wait… Foodie lovers in for a town centre treat


FERMANAGH foodie lovers are in for a treat as a new foodhall and deli is set to open in Enniskillen town centre. Between the Bridges will bring new jobs to the town and will be run by well known local entrepreneurs Declan O’Donoghue, owner of Erne Larder and Paul Curry of the Northern Smokehouse. It will […]


‘Teamwork is central to keep teachers going’


WHILE the outbreak of Covid-19 has set extraordinary pressures on teaching professionals right  across Fermanagh, one local principal has told the Herald that a “team approach is central to what’s keeping us going.” Maurice Collins, principal of St Fanchea’s College, Enniskillen said, “This is probably the biggest challenge that our profession has ever faced. “The […]


Valentine’s Day surprise for Sarah who says yes!


LOVE was most certainly in the air for one Enniskillen man who marked the most romantic day of the year in the best way possible by asking his Valentine to marry him on Sunday.  Rodney Kerrigan got down on one knee and proposed to his very “shocked” but equally delighted partner of three and a […]