NIE confirm all power has been restored in Fermanagh


AFTER ten days in the dark all power has been restored to Fermanagh according to NIE. Speaking to the Herald’ Northern Ireland Electric (NIE) have confirmed that everyone in Fermanagh has their power restored and are praising the work of their employees who have been working extra hard since Storm Éowyn hit. While the NIE […]


Plans for new play park and picnic area in Enniskillen


Plans have been submitted for a new play park and picnic area in Enniskillen. The proposed facility would be on a green area at the junction between Sycamore Drive and Cavandale. The project, which would be developed by Fermanagh and Omagh District Council, would involve the creation of a new state-of-the-art play park, alongside a […]


Scam texts on the rise


LOCAL residents are being urged to be on their guard after a number of scam text messages are circulating with the aim of luring people to reveal their identity and personal information. It has been reported that scam and fraudulent schemes are on the rise locally, with residents recently receiving a message, claiming to be […]


Gaels Scór group win All-Ireland title


THE director of the Enniskillen Gaels Scór na nÓg Novelty Act said it was “fantastic all round” as they won the All-Ireland title following a starring performance at the Hilgrove Hotel in Monaghan. After winning the Fermanagh and Ulster Scór na nÓg Nuachleas titles, the Gaels team competed for the provincial crown, fighting off stiff competition to claim […]


Comedians to bring laughter to Ardhowen


FERMANAGH comedy enthusiasts are in for an action-packed few weeks after the Ardhowen Theatre confirmed some of the best in the industry are set to stop off at the Enniskillen venue. Well-known comedian Colin Murphy is going to kick-off the tour next week, when he brings his much-anticipated roadshow to the Ardhowen Theatre in Enniskillen […]


Charges set to rise at two Enniskillen car parks


There are plans to increase charges at two car parks in Enniskillen. At present, motorists are charged 40p for three hours to park at Quay Lane South and Shore Road West car parks. However, under new proposals put forward by Fermanagh and Omagh District Council, this will rise to 40p per hour. The council, which […]


Farmers urged to take steps to support lambing


LOCAL sheep farmers are battling against the inclement weather conditions as the lambing season begins around the county with farmers aiming to support its livestock and animals. Farmers are encouraged to take precautions when lambing with a recent study revealing that the first three days of a lamb’s life the most critical, with 74-per-cent of […]


‘It’s an honour to be able to look after their child’


A LEADING Community Children’s Nurse at the South West Acute Hospital said they have a “passion for working” with people locally as healthcare staff suffers unprecedented pressures. While doctors and nurses are struggling to cope with the overwhelming number of in-patients seeking help in hospitals, many healthcare workers are putting themselves at risk on the […]