MEMBERS and staff at Killadeas Day Care Centre and the Fermanagh Fun Farm recently teamed up for a special performance of well-known play ‘Christmas Past, Present and Future’. The shows took place in the large animal shed at Fermanagh Fun Farm, with the rescue ponies, horses and donkeys all contributing to this unique atmosphere of […]
Nathan Carter brings Christmas cheer to carol service
COUNTRY music star Nathan Carter brought the festive fever to St Michael’s Parish Church where he was joined by representatives from local schools. To read more on this story see this week’s Fermanagh Herald. Can’t get to the shop to collect your copy? No problem! You can download a copy straight to your device by […]
Fermanagh MLAs focus on infrastructure and healthcare
THE North’s MLAs are facing scrutiny after backing a motion that will see a ten per-cent increase in the running costs of the NI Assembly, along with a pay rise for themselves. The decision, which will raise the Assembly’s operational budget from £5.7 million to £64.2 million, is set to take effect from April 2025. […]
Ulster Farmers’ Union to hold protest tractor rallies
FERMANAGH will host a tractor rally protest as part of a UK-wide day of action against the Inheritance Tax changes to Agricultural and Business Property Relief. The Ulster Farmers’ Union is holding six tractor runs, one in each county, on January 25. NFU, NFU Scotland and NFU Cymru will also be holding events in their […]
Fermanagh’s Brooke House provides lifeline for many
By Niamh McGovern Brooke House Health and Wellbeing Centre in Fermanagh is providing a safe and secure space to support former police officers and veterans who have been psychologically or physically impacted as a result of their service. Opened in 2018 by the Ely Centre and becoming independent in 2020, the centre offers therapies, educational courses, […]
Top award for school principal
A LOCAL school principal was recognised for his commitment to pastoral care of his pupils and staff. Brian McCloskey, school principal at St Mary’s Primary School in Fivemiletown, was recently named as the National Association of Pastoral Care in Education Patrol Leader of the Year. In his fourth year as principal of St Mary’s, Mr McCloskey […]
Santa spreads festive cheer at SWAH’s Children’s Ward
IN-PATIENTS at Children’s Ward at the South West Acute Hospital received a special treat recently when Santa Claus took time out of his busy schedule to stop in and say hello. The special day was organised by the team at Children’s Ward at the SWAH, as well as by representatives from the Continence Team and […]
Fermanagh farmers urged to act against BVD threats
LOCAL farmers are being urged to take precautions against a ‘serious and highly contagious disease’ that poses a growing threat to the agricultural industry. As winter sets in, farmers are being advised to remain vigilant around their cattle, with concerns rising over an increase in Bovine Viral Diarrhoea (BVD) cases locally. Northern Ireland Agriculture Minister […]
Enniskillen BID makes ‘positive progress’ in 2024
THE manager of Enniskillen Business Improvement District (BID) has hailed local shop owners and businesses for their commitment and creativity after tens of thousands of people visited the county town in 2024 Despite the ongoing cost-of-living crisis, businesses in the high street have navigated economic challenges and continued to expand, develop, and grow. History was […]
Fermanagh pays tribute to award-winning actress
THE Fermanagh drama community has been plunged into sadness following the death of award-winning actress Rachel O’Connor, who passed away after a battle with cancer. Originally from Brollagh Road in Belleek, Rachel, a mother-of-three aged 61-years-old, died on Sunday in the Palliative Care Unit in Omagh Hospital. She was widely regarded as one of the […]