THE Moat Primary school are getting ready to lace up their trainers to raise important funds for their school. The fun-filled event invites participants of all ages to hit the pavement and challenge themselves while supporting a great cause. Whether you’re sprinting to the finish line or enjoying a leisurely walk with friends and family, […]
Bazaar fever rolls into Derrygonnelly
St Patrick’s PS Derrygonnelly, are having a Bazaar on Sunday, 13 April at 3pm in Derrygonnelly Community Centre to raise fund for their ICT suite. Pictured are some pupils with a small selection of the prizes.
Saharan Desert dust descends on Fermanagh
The dust cloud is the reason there have been so many beautiful sunsets over Lough Erne over recent days.
Emergency Services attend Enniskillen airport incident
THE Emergency Services were at St Angelo Airport earlier today (Tuesday) following reports that a plane had suffered a fault with its landing gear. It’s been reported that the plane landed safely. The Police Service of Northern Ireland has been contacted for response. To read more on this story see this week’s Fermanagh Herald. Can’t […]
Three people injured in Enniskillen crash
THREE people received injuries which “are not believed to be serious” following a car crash in Enniskillen this morning (Tuesday). “Police received and responded to a report of a three car road traffic collision on the Old Tempo Road, Enniskillen, shortly before 9am today, Tuesday 8th April,” a Police statement read. “Colleagues from the Northern […]
Graham family to meet Stormont Ministers
THE parents of the late Neil Graham, who was killed while working on a tractor in a local garage, have called for a change in law which would “make a vast difference” for safety of mechanics. The 17-year-old from Garrison died following a workplace fatality which took place in Enniskillen on May 22, 2018. An inquest […]
‘Now or never moment’ to tackle Brexit issues
THE Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has called on the Labour government to stand by its commitment to establish a “veterinary agreement to prevent unnecessary border checks,” in the post-Brexit world. UFU parliamentary officer Alexander Kinnear noted “it has been clear this past couple of months, that the government machine is picking up the pace on the matter […]
Announcement due on A32 road improvement
A MAJOR local roads project, that has been in the pipeline for over a decade now, may soon be given the green light. The A32 Cornamuck improvement scheme is a major part of a wider long-overdue plan to upgrade the main route from Enniskillen to Omagh. It will see around 1.5km of the stretch between Irvinestown and Dromore […]
Fermanagh prepares to celebrate VE Day
FERMANAGH is preparing to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day with a “community celebration for all.” A special programme of events is taking place in Enniskillen to mark the end of the Second World War in Europe, with the anniversary falling on May 8. These events have been designed to bring people of all ages and […]
Fermanagh fears over foot and mouth return
IT’S NOT just Fermanagh’s farmers fearing the possible return of foot and mouth disease, with news of the return of the disease bringing back not-so-happy memories for many border residents over the age of 30. The government has issued another warning to farmers and animal keepers after last week it emerged three separate cases of […]