A LOCAL sheep farmer was left devastated after one of his animals suffered an “excruciating death” following a fatal dog attack, which highlights the serious dangers facing rural Fermanagh farmers. John Hazlett has been rearing sheep on his farm in Belleek for almost 20-years and he lost his first animal to a dog attack on […]
FLASHBACK FRIDAY… Party night in Fermanagh!
Where you out on the town in 2011, enjoying some craic and good times along with your family and friends? Check out our gallery of pics and tag people you see! 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 […]
Fermanagh runner Gareth makes a heartfelt recovery
By Niamh McGovern “I ran the Torremolinos half marathon on Sunday and was told I needed open-heart surgery on Tuesday.” These are the words of Enniskillen runner Gareth Reihill, who, after a serious health journey last year, is now sharing his story with the Fermanagh Herald. The 51-year-old businessman lives in Enniskillen with his wife […]
Today’s death notices for Co Fermanagh
Coalter, 21st January 2025, peacefully, at the Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast. Albert Malcolm, late of Nelson Park, Fivemiletown. A much loved husband of Evelyn and a devoted father of Pamela (Geoff), Malcolm (Maureen), Pauline (John), Ian (Sharon) and Rodney (Sarah). Also a dear brother of Gladys and the late Hector, Geoffrey and Donald. And a […]
Fermanagh’s Country stars heading to Ardhowen Theatre
EXCITEMENT is building at the Ardhowen Theatre as eleven of Fermanagh’s top Country music stars are set to collaborate for a major celebration of music and ‘toe-tapping magic’. Arney singer Vincy Walmsley, who has been entertaining crowds for the best part of 30 years, has been confirmed as one of the headline acts at the […]
Fermanagh schools to close due to Storm Éowyn
ALL schools in Fermanagh have been advised to close tomorrow (Friday) due to Storm Éowyn. Northern Ireland Education Minister, Paul Givan, confirmed the news in a statement. “A red weather warning has been issued for Storm Éowyn and the Education Authority has advised that all schools should close tomorrow,” Mr Givan said, “I understand this […]
Red weather warning issued for Fermanagh
FERMANAGH residents are urged to be vigilant and take full precautions tomorrow (Friday) after a red weather warning has been issued for the North. The Met Office has confirmed that the weather warning will take effect from 7am to 2pm tomorrow, as Storm Éowyn is expected to hit the island. The fifth named storm of […]
Fermanagh firm receives multi-million investment
A FERMANAGH-BASED manufacturer has said it’s “proud to be at the forefront” of the production industry after it agreed a multi-million pound funding package to boost its development. RE-KKUR, which is located at Lisnaskea Business Unit, has revealed that it’s the beneficiary of a £3.75 million investment from Whiterock and the Investment Fund for Northern […]
Fermanagh residents have concerns about Royal Mail
A LOCAL MLA has said she fears that the ongoing controversy at Royal Mail will have “serious repercussions” for constituents after a resident reported a major delay in receiving hospital letters. Royal Mail has been in the headlines recently after reports that the management in Enniskillen informed employees it was scrapping overtime, a decision it would […]
Shift of rationale around removing Israeli flags
RESPONSES around the removal of Israeli flags on lampposts in the Omagh area have left councillors disappointed, as the items in question aren’t illegal according to PSNI. This is something of a shift in position around the stance on contentious emblems whereby it was felt removal by a public agency would cause community tensions. The […]