Council advised to accept £57.4m tender for Forum


By Thomas Maher THE Chief Executive of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council (FODC) has announced a significant step forward in the journey to redevelop the Lakeland Forum with a report too recommending a tender that would cost around £57.4m to be given to councillors for a decision on April 15. At a council meeting held in the […]


Air Ambulance

Enniskillen resident airlifted to Belfast hospital


THE Air Ambulance and a number of Emergency Services were called to the scene of “an incident” which occurred in Enniskillen yesterday (Tuesday). “The Northern Ireland Ambulance Service received a 999 call at 15:57 on Tuesday 1 April, following reports of an incident in the Devenish Crescent area, Enniskillen,” a statement read. “NIAS despatched 1 […]


Today’s death notices for Co Fermanagh


Keith Becket R.I.P, Died suddenly 28th March 2025 (55 Flax Valley, Irvinestown Co. Fermanagh BT94 1FL) Dearly loved father of Caitlin, fondly remembered by Maeve, beloved son of Terry( Sarah) and the late Carol and cherished brother of Gary, Craig, Terry and Nadine, much loved son in law of Marie and dear friend of Sean. […]


Dismay following job loss at Severfield Ballinamallard


There has been widespread shock at the news of job losses at a business in Fermanagh. Ulster Unionists Diana Armstrong MLA and local Councillor John McClaughry have expressed dismay at the news of job losses at Severfield Ballinamallard. Ms Armstrong said, “The news of job losses at Severfield is disheartening and will bring dismay to […]


Alleged Glenanne Gang member quizzed on Belturbet bomb


AN former RUC officer who was an alleged member of the infamous Glenanne Gang has been questioned in connection with the Belturbet bomb. On December 28, 1972 bombs exploded in three towns along the Fermanagh border, the fatal explosion in Belturbet as well as two others in Clones and Pettigo. While miraculously no one was seriously injured in the Clones and […]


EXCLUSIVE: Donald Trump buys island on Lough Erne


The Fermanagh Herald can exclusively reveal this morning that US President Donald J Trump has bought an island on Lough Erne, and has submitted plans to develop the site as an idyllic getaway retreat for the super-rich. Plans have been submitted to Fermanagh and Omagh District Council for a large luxury lodge with a full […]