AROUND 2,000 jobs could be lost in Fermanagh as a direct result of Brexit. That was the stark reality laid bare in a report last week from the Department of the Economy which stated 40,000 jobs were at risk across the North if there is a no deal Brexit. By that reckoning Fermanagh would lose […]
Nurse strike still on the cards
FERMANAGH’S nurses could be taking to the picket lines as soon as this September, with strike action becoming increasingly likely if current union talks with the Department of Health breakdown. As reported in the Herald earlier this year, a strike over pay and working conditions has been considered for some time. Now the Royal College […]
West Fermanagh chosen as guinea pig for new census
THE PEOPLE of west Fermanagh are to be guinea pigs for the next census. While the census is not due to happen until March 2021, over 4,000 households in the west of the county will have to take part in a ‘test run’ of the process this October, over a year-and-a-half before the rest of […]
Fermanagh to host first gay pride celebration
Opinion IT IS heartening to see the level of support for the idea that Fermanagh should host its first ever gay pride festival. When readers were asked about their view on the issue the response on the Herald’s Facebook page was hugely in favour. For too long the North of Ireland – and particularly rural […]
Sun to show up just in time for school holidays!
AFTER a long and wet June, the weather seems to be on the verge of picking up just in time for the beginning of the school summer holidays. Children across the county will be looking forward to finishing up the school year, and hoping for some good weather throughout the holidays. In Fermanagh there […]
Local number plates to be given a new lease of life
FERMANAGH number plates may be set to see a shake-up to their current format, according to a Lisbellaw based number plate supplier. Dessie Elton of SpeedyReg outlined that after working through the remaining Fermanagh series of UIG, VIG, WIG, XIG and YIG there is set to be a format change whereby numbers will be placed […]
Put away the suncream, summers could be months away
THIS TIME last year Fermanagh was basking in record-breaking temperatures. This week the temperatures could again break records, but not in the way we would like, and predictions are summer will not arrive here until August. According to Peter O’Donnell at Irish Weather Online, temperatures will be around two degrees below average this week, it […]
Donegal just have too much for Fermanagh
It just wasn’t to be for Fermanagh as a more clinical Donegal side ran out victors in this Ulster quarter-final.
Country Fair is back again at Florence Court
THE SPECTACLE that is Country Fair is back again for another year! Join us on Sunday 26 May for a day of family fun, all in the beautiful surroundings of Florence Court! Start your day by visiting the Craft Fair and browse a range of home-made and crafted items including jewellery, hand-made furniture, prints by […]
Two arrested in connection with Fermanagh ATM thefts
Two men have been arrested by detectives investigating a number of recent thefts of ATM machines in the Fermanagh and Tyrone areas. The two men, aged 29 and 31 were arrested yesterday (Thursday). The 31 year old was released on bail this morning pending further enquiries. Detective Chief Inspector Brian Foster said, “We conducted five […]