THE Tumbling Paddies are going to “keep it lit” at their action-packed gigs and shows in Ireland and across Europe as they celebrate what has been a hugely successful 10 years on the road. The six-man Fermanagh band, who burst onto the music scene in 2015, has established themselves as one of the country’s top music […]
South West Acute Hospital currently ‘extremely busy’
There are currently 74 patients awaiting treatment and 25 patients waiting admission at the South West Acute Hospital emergency department.
New charges at Enniskillen car parks
NEW higher charges have come into force this week at two Enniskillen car parks. On March 4, Fermanagh and Omagh District Council agreed to increase the cost of parking at the Quay Lane South and Shore Road West car parks in Enniskillen and New Brighton Terrace car park in Omagh. Motorists were previously charged 40p for three […]
Fermanagh learn Tailteann Cup fate
FERMANAGH will face Wexford, Carlow and Longford in this year’s Tailteann Cup. The draw for the championship campaign was made this afternoon (Wednesday). Full reaction in next Wednesday’s paper. 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 […]
Today’s death notices for Co Fermanagh
Michael (Mickey) Breen, Long Island, New York, (and formerly) Cornaskessa, Brookeborough, Co. Fermanagh. Died Monday 28th April 2025, peacefully in the Good Shepherd Hospice, Mercy Hospital N.Y. Loving son of John and the late Lily Breen. Beloved husband of Mindy and devoted father to Ashley, Aiden and Megan. Dear brother of Kate (William), Marion, Seamus […]
Today’s weather forecast for Co Fermanagh
Today will be a warmer day, particularly for inland areas once again. There will be plenty of sunshine, this rather hazy at times. Later in the day, patchy cloud may bring in the odd shower.
Fermanagh company partners up with cancer charity
A Fermanagh timber company is to partner up with a leading support organisation to help local people who are living with cancer. Balcas Timber has confirmed its going to be linking up with Cancer Focus Northern Ireland over the next 12 months to support people in need. “Our team selects a charity that holds personal […]
Opening league win for Erne Community Cricket Club
Erne Community Cricket Club opened their NWCU League 5 campaign with a close-fought home win, by three wickets, over Coleraine 3rds at Lower Celtic Park. Skipper Mick Lodge won the toss and put Coleraine in to bat under overcast skies. ECCC’s line-up was full of all-rounders, and nine bowlers were used throughout Coleraine’s innings, which […]
Fermanagh musician takes Tullamore by storm
BOHO talent Gary Curley was one of a number of accordion players who collaborated at the hugely successful ‘Tullamore Tradfest’ which attracted hundreds of music fans to the venue. The school teacher was a headline performer at Coláiste Choilm in O’Moore Street in Offaly where he performed a range of popular songs and tracks, to […]
Fermanagh cleric completes barefoot walk to Dublin
A FERMANAGH cleric said his barefoot walk to Dublin to raise money for a number of organisation was “a spiritual disciple in itself” after he clocked up 180 kilometres in two weeks. Rev Stephen McWhirter, Rector of Rossorry Parish Church, concluded his barefoot walk at St Patrick’s Cathedral in Dublin on Sunday, April 13, where he was […]