Fermanagh singer John Garrity’s on song in Malta


FERMANAGH singer John Garrity said he was ‘very excited’ to headline a gig in one of Malta’s top hotels. Known locally as the ‘Belfast Busker’, the Enniskillen singer has risen through the ranks and established himself as one of the top up-and-coming entertainers in the North. Garrity’s now taken another major step after he was […]

Another service gone at SWAH in Fermanagh


THE OPALS programme is not the first innovative and wide-reaching initiative to have been lost from the SWAH, with a preventative cardiology service also now no longer available at the Enniskillen hospital. A Freedom of Information request by Save Our Acute Services (SOAS), which was returned last week, revealed the much-praised ‘Our Hearts Our Minds’ service was removed […]

Warning after another serious collision in Fermanagh


ANOTHER week, another serious collision on Fermanagh’s roads. On Saturday evening a man and a woman were taken to hospital following a two-vehicle collision on the Roscor Bridge near Belleek. Their injuries are understood to be non-life threatening. A 27-year-old-man has been charged with various motoring offences in connection with the crash, including causing grievous bodily […]

A trip back in time with Fermanagh Pride


WITH plans well underway for Fermanagh’s first Pride weekend, the hard-working organising team behind is also getting set for a range of events help raise funds for the September celebration. On Saturday, May 11 Fermanagh Pride will be holding a 90s/00s ‘mixtape disco’ at the Gasworks in Enniskillen, from 8pm-late. Complete with nostalgic hits, games, a balloon drop, […]

Shock at death of much-loved Patsy McCauley


THE Belleek community has been left shocked and deeply saddened following the sudden death of local funeral director and hugely respected Patsy McCauley. Mr McCauley (74) passed away suddenly on Tuesday morning, April 16. Operating from its base at Keenaghan in Belleek, Mr McCauley was a dedicated and committed undertaker in the area, serving the […]

Call for local parking fines to be rescinded


WITH the problems with the new car parking payment system continuing in Enniskillen, local councillors have called for all fines to be rescinded and the ‘stealth’ charges to be stopped. Within days of the new parking system being implemented the complaints started flowing. As reported by last week’s Herald, many have reported being over charged, for […]

All-Ireland Final for Enniskillen theatre group


FOR the second year running, the Enniskillen Theatre Company has qualified for the All-Ireland Confined Finals. The Fermanagh-based drama group will be representing the county at the provincial finals in Mountmellick in Laois, in what will see the top drama professionals from across the island showcase their talents. Director of Enniskillen Theatre Company, Ena Trimble, […]

Fermanagh concerns over MOT backlogs


CHAIR of the Infrastructure Committee and DUP Fermanagh and South Tyrone MLA, Deborah Erskine, has moved to reassure drivers over MOT test centre delays despite local motorists claiming there are still only a few slots available. The Driver & Vehicle Agency (DVA) has launched a new online form where you can request an urgent MOT test. Tests […]

The Tumbling Paddies continue to soar in Irish charts


THE Tumbling Paddies have received ‘incredible’ support from Ireland’s leading music labels after they recorded their 31st consecutive week in the top 10 of the Irish Independent Charts. In 2023, the Fermanagh band took a major step in their music career by releasing a new album ‘The Journey So Far’ and it’s gone a big hit […]