There has been a fabulous turn out in Enniskillen for the second annual Fermanagh Pride parade.
Fermanagh ceramicist reflects on joy of pottery
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WHAT started as a casual lift to a pottery supply shop turned into a life-changing moment for Fermanagh woman Anna McGurn. A self-taught ceramic artist, her journey from her back shed to the final of Channel 4’s ‘The Great Pottery Throw Down’ has been anything but ordinary. “It was by accident,” Anna told the ‘Herald, thinking back to the […]
New model for tourism in Fermanagh
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CUILCAGH Lakelands Geopark has praised the “positive impact” of a new cross-border scheme which was set up with the aim of enhancing tourism and business to the county’s major hotspots. The Fermanagh-based organisation has linked up with Ballyhoura Development CLG in Limerick, with funding from the Shared Island Civic Society Fund, to roll-out the first-of-its-kind […]
Brother priests on journey from Kinawley to the States
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DRIVEN by ‘faith and Irish patriotism’, for the past five decades, brothers Fr Sean and Fr Jim McManus have been taking on churches and governments, outlaws and authorities, to fight for equal rights. Over 50 years ago, Fr Seán formed the Irish National Caucus on Capitol Hill in Washington, which has grown to become one of the most powerful […]
Major win for Enniskillen Women’s rugby
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IN A major win for grassroots sport, Enniskillen Rugby Club (ERC) has been celebrating a significant funding boost to help its women’s rugby programme continue to thrive. The club has been one of the stand-out success stories for local women’s sport in recent times, with five of the 15 starting players for Ulster in last […]
Fermanagh invasion of the eight-legged freaks!
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As spider season kicks in, many homes across Fermanagh have noticed a significant increase in the number of eight-legged ‘friends’ making their way indoors. While there has been no official confirmation of an ‘invasion’ from the boffins, according to ‘Herald readers this year’s spider season has already been particularly busy here in the county. These arachnid visitors often seek shelter […]
Rise in racially-motivated crimes sparks concerns
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The number of racially-motivated crimes in Fermanagh and Omagh has risen over the past year, according to new figures released by the PSNI. Between June 2024 and June 2025, 32 race-related crimes were recorded in the district – 13 more than in the previous year. In contrast, other areas have reported decreases, with Mid Ulster […]
Son leads charity walk to honour his late Mum
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The son and friends of the late Amanda Corrigan, who passed away last month after a brave battle with cancer, are preparing to walk from Sligo to Enniskillen to raise funds for charity. The 40-mile walk will take place over two days, starting on October 4, with all proceeds going to for the Friends of […]
Aisling Centre ready for Cuilcagh trek
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People from across the county are set to take part in a walk up Cuilcagh Mountain on Saturday (September 6) to show their support and solidarity for people living with mental health challenges. A large crowd is expected to take part in the local event, which is being organised by the Aisling Centre in Enniskillen, […]
Appeal for volunteers to help protect children
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The NSPCC is appealing to people across Fermanagh to volunteer in local primary schools, with the charity struggling to find locals to help out in the county. The children’s charity’s ‘Speak Out Stay Safe’ programme teaches school children how to recognise abuse, to understand that it’s never their fault, and to know how to get help. To date there are […]