Main road to Cavan ‘could be closed over the winter’


THE main road between Lisnaskea and Cavan could be forced to close permanently in the winter if it continues to subside, a local councillor has warned. Speaking at the monthly meeting of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council, Thomas O’Reilly said that there was a big danger that the Wattlebridge Road, Newtownbutler would “slip completely”. Mr […]

Enjoy Fermanagh Food & Waterways at Festival Lough Erne


  FESTIVAL LOUGH ERNE, a two day celebration of the very best of local food and Lakelands, is returning for a fourth year on Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 September 2018.  The weekend will see a host of activities on and off the water with cookery demonstrations from guest chefs, produce courtesy of local artisan […]

Fears theatre could be sold off


THERE are fears the beautiful Ardhowen site could be sold off by the Council to a private developer and the theatre moved elsewhere, it has been revealed. The Herald has learned a small, unpublicised meeting was held between an officer of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council and frequent users of the theatre on August 22nd. […]

Councillors rack up hefty £73,000 travel bill


  LOCAL councillors claimed over £73,000 in expenses in the last financial year travelling to conferences and meetings, it has been revealed. Figures on Members Allowances for 2017-2018 were published this week by the local authority and reveal the sums paid to the 40 sitting councillors.  For the year ending on 31st March 2018, Fermanagh […]