AS NON-ESSENTIAL retail stores brace themselves for a two-week lockdown just on the back of the Christmas surge in the lead up to December. Families right across Fermanagh have been busy getting their Santa orders in early this year, with fears that restrictions could be extended past the initial two weeks before Christmas. For Paul […]
Diversions in place as long awaited resurfacing begins
Motorists are advised to plan ahead and expect some delays.
Don’t take the heart of our town, urges businessman
LOCAL businesses in Enniskillen are not opposed to big brand stores coming to the town, and are instead against the proposed location of a major new retail and leisure development in the town. That’s the view of one prominent and long-serving local business man, who was speaking ahead of a potential decision on the application […]
Christmas light festival will make up for no ‘switch-on
FERMANAGH Council is erecting Christmas lights in Enniskillen as usual and enhancing the offer with a Christmas Lights Festival. A council spokesman told the Herald, “Arrangements to support the provision of Christmas lights and trees in rural towns and villages and in the main centres of population is the same as in previous years. “In […]
Immediate action needed for more social housing
A MAJOR demand for social housing has caused concern for local councillors within the Fermanagh and Omagh area. While the announcement made by Communities Minister Carál Ni Chuilin to create a major overhaul within the social housing provision system was welcomed by members of the Council during a meeting last week. A number of […]
Retiring directors speak of their pride working at Aisling Centre
THREE directors at the Aisling Centre have spoken on their ‘pride’ of working there, as they wave goodbye to a journey filled with ‘honour and privilege’. Stalwarts Sr Edel Bannon, Sr Mary deLacy and Pat Cassidy paid tribute to the commitment of their fellow directors and the dedication of staff and volunteers as they resigned […]
Death of Enniskillen nun and teacher (80)
THE death has taken place of a well respected member of the Sisters of Mercy in the Convent in Enniskillen. Sister Gertrude Murphy, died aged 80 years after a lengthy illness. She was best known for her teaching in the Convent Primary School and later St Macartan’s Primary School in Clogher and later Dungannon Convent. […]
Public urged to stay away from Remembrance Day events
THE public are being asked to stay away from this year’s Remembrance Service in Enniskillen because of Covid-19. Instead the service will be streamed live to enable the public to share in the Act of Remembrance. The Chairman of the Enniskillen branch of the Royal British Legion John Jones explained, ‘’Whilst we are endeavouring to […]
Death of leading chef at age of 46
THE death of one of Enniskillen best young chefs has brought sorrow to the entire community. Peter Daniel Johh Mills, aged 46, passed away peacefully at his home 42, The Limes, after a two year illness. A talented chef, he was completely obsessed with food and passionate about cooking and dining. Peter’s first love was […]
Family mourns “brightest little star”
The 20-year-old who passed away last Wednesday will be forever remembered by family and close friends for her “sweet, beautiful and caring” nature.