WITH almost a third of homes and businesses in Fermanagh struggling with unworkably slow broadband speeds, news a major rural connectivity project has taken a stride forward has been warmly welcomed. Last week it was announced a contract for the long-awaited £165 million Project Stratum, which is being funded with £150 million from the DUP’s […]
Fermanagh virtual market gives charity a festive lift
A FERMANAGH virtual Christmas market and craft fair has proved to be a tremendous success. In the absence of traditional craft fairs this year thousands of local people have got behind a virtual market that uses social media to advertise products for sale. From cute knitted characters to fragrance gift sets or Christmas baubles there’s […]
Niamh and Conor tie the knot… eventually!
WHILE Covid restrictions on weddings continue to cause heartbreak among many local couples. For new bride Niamh McGovern, planning her big day within ‘five weeks’ to husband Conor last month proved to be no task, having loved him since the age of 16. Speaking on their journey to the altar, Niamh told the Herald, “In […]
Live coverage confirmed for All-Ireland Ladies Football
Live coverage confirmed for Fermanagh’s All-Ireland Ladies Football Championship semi final THE Ladies Football Association has confirmed live streaming of the Fermanagh v Limerick’s All-Ireland Ladies Football Championship semi final this Sunday. Supporters will be able to watch the action live on the LGFA Facebook. The TG4 All-Ireland Junior Championship semi final has a […]
Covid numbers shoot up again
AFTER WEEKS of falling dramatically, by up to 30 percent at a time, the number of Covid cases in Fermanagh has shot up again this week. In fact, the south of the county now has the third highest rate of infection in the North. There have been 241 positive cases in the Fermanagh and Omagh […]
Lunney trial faces delays
THE TRIAL of those accused of the horrific attack on Mannok (QHI) director Kevin Lunney last year may not go ahead as planned in January, due to a legal challenge. Four men were due to go on trial in Dublin on January 11, accused of attacking Mr Lunney at Drumbrade, Ballinagh, Co Cavan on September […]
Protesters not sold on change of tack by mining company
NEWS the company hoping to drill for gas in Fermanagh has removed the ‘fracking’ element of its exploration licence application has been met with suspicion locally. However, the strong opposition shown in the Assembly last week to the issuing of any such licences has been warmly welcomed. Last week Finance Minister Diane Dodds, who had […]
Titanic effort from fourteen man Fermanagh
FERMANAGH have advanced to the final of the Lory Meagher Cup, this drawn tie with Cavan at windswept Brewster Park on Sunday sufficient to earn the side their final ticket following their victory over Louth the previous week. It was a draw chiselled out in the most demanding of circumstances in a contest that roared […]
Grounds for hope as Covid figures revealed
FERMANAGH’S Covid infection rate is much lower than previously feared, with parts of the county virtually virus free, the Herald can reveal. Up until now the only local breakdown of positive test results was based on council district, in our case Fermanagh and Omagh. However the Department of Health has now published a more local […]
Wedding couple spring big surprise at baby christening!
A POPULAR Fermanagh restaurant has held a wedding reception with a difference. Tully Mill in Florencecourt was the venue for newly weds Philip and Noirin King recently. The couple had a ‘surprise wedding ceremony’ at the christening of their youngest child Grace. Guests at the christening were stunned when Philip and Noirin, dressed in white, […]