LOUGH Erne is on the way to becoming the next Lough Neagh, with an environmental disaster looming over the county. Minister of Agriculture and Environment Andrew Muir has described the blue green algae in lough Erne as “very serious” and causes him “serious concern”. The Minister took a trip to Fermanagh last week and visited Castle Archdale, one […]
New McDonald’s in Enniskillen in ‘final stages’
FERMANAGH drivers have been dealing with more traffic disruption in Enniskillen as the “final stages of construction” on the much-anticipated new McDonald’s site kicked off last week. A temporary pedestrian route has been put in place since last Wednesday and it’s expected to remain in place for two weeks, until September 25, while a new […]
Popular comedian Rory O’Connor heading for Enniskillen
EXCITEMENT is building at the Ardhowen Theatre in Enniskillen as renowned and hugely popular comedian and broadcaster Rory O’Connor brings his “unique storytelling ability” to the local stage. The Enniskillen venue is expected to be a sell-out when Dublin comedian Rory O’Connor brings his much-anticipated and iconic new ‘Keep ‘Er Lit’ show to Enniskillen on October 12. […]
Lisnaskea man Vinny gone but not forgotten
SCORES of bikers from across Fermanagh came together this week to mourn the heartbreaking loss of one of their own. Members of the local Mad Dog Motor Cycle Club joined other devastated mourners to pay tribute to Lisnaskea man Vincent (Vinny) Smith who tragically died at the weekend. Mr Smith, pictured left, who was in his 50s, […]
Hotel plans for Enniskillen SWC college site revealed
THE same week that one iconic building in Enniskillen was going up in smoke, plans for redeveloping another one were being unveiled. While firefighters were still putting out the blaze at the historic Railway Hotel, across the street at the former South West College site at Gaol Square, a public consultation was showing residents what was planned for […]
Irish-owned Melbourne group bids for Slieve Russell
A MELBOURNE-based property group has emerged as the latest potential buyer for the Slieve Russell Hotel. The Brady Group, owned by Irishman Tony Brady and his family, has bid below the €35 million asking price set by agents for former billionaire Seán Quinn’s once most prized possession, according to the Sunday Times newspaper. The company is one of Australia’s largest […]
Fermanagh rat catcher kept busy in Enniskillen
RAT sightings in and around takeaways in Enniskillen have been putting residents off their food recently. The Herald has been contacted by readers who have seen the rodents regularly, one of which was spotted in one of the local eateries. “I saw one run across the floor in a local takeaway. It went up the side of […]
Fermanagh farmers receive Direct Payments
FERMANAGH farmers have begun to receive their Direct Payments, with the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) confirming almost £260 million had been paid out on the first day of the 2024 scheme. A total of 23,254 farmers, representing 98 percent of eligible applicants, were paid on September 2, the first day of […]
Erskine vows to fight for better transport
A FERMANAGH politician has vowed to “push for more public transport links” in the county after she got a sneak look at a new multi-million pound hub in Belfast which will revitalise public transport. Fermanagh and South Tyrone MLA, Deborah Erskine, was present at the opening of the Grand Central Station in Belfast awhich is […]
First World War medals returned to Brookhill
A BELFAST woman who wanted to honour her friend’s legacy has managed to bring a set of Great War medals back to Fermanagh, with the help of a local historian. Heather Loveday grew up next to a woman named Elizabeth Parker on the Donegall Road in Belfast. After Elizabeth passed away, Heather found a set […]