Man dies in border road collision


A man in his 30’s has died following a road traffic collision involving two vans in Newtownbutler last night (Wednesday, May 8). Police investigating a two-vehicle road traffic collision in Newtownbutler on Wednesday, May 8, have confirmed a man has died. A report was received shortly after 6pm on Wednesday evening, of a collision involving a […]


Carter mixes with Robbie Williams’ iconic producer


FERMANAGH Country music star Nathan Carter said he was very proud to spend a ‘great couple of days’ with one of England’s most distinguished songwriters and producers. The Liverpudlian, who lives in Bellanaleck, recently took to social media where he posted a picture alongside legendary music producer Guy Chambers in London. “[I] had a great couple […]


Fundraising for prostate cancer charity


A FERMANAGH family had a full weekend of fundraising in memory of their uncle Robert Carson, who passed away in 2023 from prostate cancer. Family members started raising money for prostate cancer charities in 2019 when Robert was first diagnosed with advanced stages of the disease, and in the same year, Robert’s brother-in-law Richard Hepworth was […]


Motorists welcome scheme to help cut MOT wait times


FERMANAGH motorists and politicians have ‘welcomed’ the introduction of temporary exemption certificates [TECs] which are aiming to help tackle the ever-growing waiting times for MOTs. It’s been well documented that motorists in the county and in the North have been facing lengthy delays in getting MOT tests, with many unable to book an appointment before […]


Food trucks hit road to success in Fermanagh


MEALS on wheels has been taken to the next level in Fermanagh with the rise of food trucks. It’s not that new a food phenomenon, but one that’s taking off now in the county town. Despite operating for just a year, the Crisp Shack has already built up a big following. Run by Chris Stapleton and his wife Alex, […]


Fermanagh singer John Farry returns to the studio


TWENTY-SEVEN years after he penned one of Ireland’s top Eurovision songs, Fermanagh singer and music guru John Farry has returned to the recording studio. The 65-year-old from Garrison is widely regarded as one of the top music songwriters and promoters on the island, having played a key role in the success of Country music star […]


Fermanagh Ipswich Town fans celebrate promotion


THE Manor House Hotel has celebrated thousands of glamourous weddings over the years, but a promotion? Surely that’s taking it a bit too far? This was no ordinary promotion though. Instead of bridal gowns and trendy suits, it was Ipswich Town jerseys and flags that were on display at the hotel as the Kieran McKenna-managed side […]


World champion Fermanagh angler enjoys Spanish success


ENNISKILLEN angler James O’Doherty was part of the Ireland team who won the Feeder Fishing World Championship for Nations in historic scenes in Spain. Son of well-known Enniskillen couple, Pat and Eilish O’Doherty, was part of the five-man strong Ireland team who beat off stiff competition to claim the top prize following the event in Merida. It was […]


Lack of publicity hits Necarne point-to-point


ACCORDING to local racegoers Necarne point-to-point in Irvinestown fell at the first fence due to the event being poorly advertised. Despite it taking place on a Bank Holiday weekend, small crowds attended the two-day meeting on Friday and Saturday, with horse racing fans in the county telling the Herald that they didn’t know the meeting was even on. […]


Fermanagh runners lead the way in Belfast Marathon


A NUMBER of Fermanagh runners pulled on the trainers and pounded the pavements on Sunday as thousands of people took part in the Belfast City Marathon. It’s estimated that over 5,000 people ran the full 26.2 mile route ran through Belfast, finishing up at Ormeau Park, where they were greeted by a large crowd of supporters […]