Rural areas missing out on Enniskillen’s property boom


CONCERNS have been raised that rural areas will be left behind in terms of housing with the news that over 500 houses are planned for Enniskillen.  While the news of numerous new residential development planned for Enniskillen has been welcomed by many people, there are fears that rural villages throughout the county may loss out […]


New coffee shops are springing up all over town


A NUMBER of new cafes have opened their doors in Enniskillen. The cafes scattered throughout the towns streets each provide a varied food offering.  Most recently the Bees Knees and Folk Espresso and Boulangerie cafes have added to the offering available in Enniskillen. Ruby’s cafe, previously situated above Eason has also moved into new premises […]


Drag act

Diva John’s drag show is a massive hit!


Crowds flocked to Enniskillen as Florencecourt native John Hamilton, aka Viva La Diva took to the stage at the Enniskillen Hotel.  Fermanagh geared up for an unforgettable weekend that saw John’s two Diva Drag shows sell out! And, it doesn’t end there, the huge response to the drag show has put wheels in motion to […]


Thousands of homes nearly ready for the switch to gas


AFTER years of work and planning, thousands of homes in Fermanagh will be able to connect to the natural gas network in the near future.  SGN Natural Gas, one of the lead partners in the much-lauded Gas to the West project, has confirmed to the Herald “domestic connections are now imminent in Co Fermanagh.” The […]


SWAH

£20M HOLE IN BUDGET BAD NEWS FOR SWAH


THERE are fresh fears for the future of services at SWAH after it was revealed the Western Trust has to find £20 million in savings by early next year. Once again the people of Fermanagh are gearing up for a battle against health cuts after it emerged the Western Trust has been told it urgently […]


Mark McCarey

Muck truck tribute to comic ‘legend’


SO dreams really do come true! Comedian Mark McCarney is on cloud nine after Enniskillen’s famous Muck Truck takeaway van has announced the introduction of their tribute to him – ‘The Mucky McCarney.’ Last week, the Herald reported that one of the Fintona’s mans dreams is to have a burger from the Muck Truck named […]


Enniskillen

Musician ‘in bits’ after £3,000 stolen from his car


AN aspiring musician has made a heartfelt plea after thieves broke into his car and stole his microphone and £3,000. Enniskillen man and singer John Garrity parked his white BMW in a car park on the Wellington Road close to the Royal British Legion and thieves broke the passenger side window and stole his microphone, […]


Drag act

Diva John’s drag show set to shake up local nightlife!


IF you thought Fermanagh wasn’t ready for the drag scene, think again! It can be revealed that a local drag queen’s first ever show in Enniskillen this Friday night is sold out. And such has been the demand to see Florencecourt man John Hamilton, aka Viva La Diva, in the flesh, so to speak, that […]