BIN collection in the county continues to be an issue with Irvinestown natives the latest ones to say that the local service was ‘rubbish’. Residents of Millstone Drive estate at Scallen Road, Irvinestown complained to the Herald that as it is an ‘adopted road’, the bin lorry is not allowed to drive down it. This means those […]
Major rise in disposable vapes sold in Fermanagh
A LOCAL shop worker has said the number of disposable vapes being sold locally is “scary” after an Enniskillen store was revealed as the second highest seller of the items in the North. Disposable vapes first hit the UK market in 2015 and they’ve risen in popularity among all age ranges, with suppliers creating vapes […]
JivinGym returns to Fermanagh
CALLING all dancers, popular jiving instructor James McGrath is coming back to Fermanagh. James, along with his partner Hannah, who goes by the name JivinGym, will be coming back to Tempo this month. The four week classes will begin on 5 September in the Milltown Manor Bar in Tempo from 7pm-9:15pm. The former Monaghan festival champion begins […]
Fermanagh Country star to release new music
FERMANAGH singer Rachel McConnell has confirmed that “new music is on the way” as she prepares to take another major step in her ever-growing and impressive Country music career. The Derrygonnelly woman has burst onto the Country music scene and she’s quickly established herself as one of the top up and coming artists, headlining gigs at […]
Fermanagh GAA community to remember late Shane O’Brien
THE Fermanagh GAA community is set to unite later this year to celebrate the life of the much-loved United Nations employee Shane O’Brien who lost his life in a tragic road crash in December 2020. A hugely talented sportsman who played for Fermanagh underage teams and represented Ireland at under-age level in International Rules died […]
Environmental disaster looming over Fermanagh
LOUGH Erne is on the way to becoming the next Lough Neagh, with an environmental disaster looming over the county. Minister of Agriculture and Environment Andrew Muir has described the blue green algae in lough Erne as “very serious” and causes him “serious concern”. The Minister took a trip to Fermanagh last week and visited Castle Archdale, one […]
New McDonald’s in Enniskillen in ‘final stages’
FERMANAGH drivers have been dealing with more traffic disruption in Enniskillen as the “final stages of construction” on the much-anticipated new McDonald’s site kicked off last week. A temporary pedestrian route has been put in place since last Wednesday and it’s expected to remain in place for two weeks, until September 25, while a new […]
Popular comedian Rory O’Connor heading for Enniskillen
EXCITEMENT is building at the Ardhowen Theatre in Enniskillen as renowned and hugely popular comedian and broadcaster Rory O’Connor brings his “unique storytelling ability” to the local stage. The Enniskillen venue is expected to be a sell-out when Dublin comedian Rory O’Connor brings his much-anticipated and iconic new ‘Keep ‘Er Lit’ show to Enniskillen on October 12. […]
Lisnaskea man Vinny gone but not forgotten
SCORES of bikers from across Fermanagh came together this week to mourn the heartbreaking loss of one of their own. Members of the local Mad Dog Motor Cycle Club joined other devastated mourners to pay tribute to Lisnaskea man Vincent (Vinny) Smith who tragically died at the weekend. Mr Smith, pictured left, who was in his 50s, […]
Hotel plans for Enniskillen SWC college site revealed
THE same week that one iconic building in Enniskillen was going up in smoke, plans for redeveloping another one were being unveiled. While firefighters were still putting out the blaze at the historic Railway Hotel, across the street at the former South West College site at Gaol Square, a public consultation was showing residents what was planned for […]