A MELBOURNE-based property group has emerged as the latest potential buyer for the Slieve Russell Hotel. The Brady Group, owned by Irishman Tony Brady and his family, has bid below the €35 million asking price set by agents for former billionaire Seán Quinn’s once most prized possession, according to the Sunday Times newspaper. The company is one of Australia’s largest […]
Fermanagh rat catcher kept busy in Enniskillen
RAT sightings in and around takeaways in Enniskillen have been putting residents off their food recently. The Herald has been contacted by readers who have seen the rodents regularly, one of which was spotted in one of the local eateries. “I saw one run across the floor in a local takeaway. It went up the side of […]
Fermanagh farmers receive Direct Payments
FERMANAGH farmers have begun to receive their Direct Payments, with the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) confirming almost £260 million had been paid out on the first day of the 2024 scheme. A total of 23,254 farmers, representing 98 percent of eligible applicants, were paid on September 2, the first day of […]
Erskine vows to fight for better transport
A FERMANAGH politician has vowed to “push for more public transport links” in the county after she got a sneak look at a new multi-million pound hub in Belfast which will revitalise public transport. Fermanagh and South Tyrone MLA, Deborah Erskine, was present at the opening of the Grand Central Station in Belfast awhich is […]
First World War medals returned to Brookhill
A BELFAST woman who wanted to honour her friend’s legacy has managed to bring a set of Great War medals back to Fermanagh, with the help of a local historian. Heather Loveday grew up next to a woman named Elizabeth Parker on the Donegall Road in Belfast. After Elizabeth passed away, Heather found a set […]
Lisbellaw benefits from Covid recovery investment
THE PICTURESQUE village of Lisbellaw is looking even prettier after receiving an investment boost from a Covid recovery scheme. Funded to the tune of £122,500 from the Covid Recovery Small Settlement Regeneration Programme, locals recently celebrated the completion of the Lisbellaw Village Enhancement Project. The project was supported by Femanagh and Omagh Council (FODC), and saw improvements made throughout […]
Lisnaskea road closed following serious collison
A road is closed in Lisnaskea following a serious road traffic collision. A spokesperson from PSNI said, “The Moat Road in Lisnaskea is currently closed due to a serious road traffic collision. Will update in due course.”
Fermanagh business ‘thrilled’ to take over Meath firm
LEADING Fermanagh business Ernco has said it’s “thrilled” to confirm the takeover of a well-established Meath firm in what’s a major move and addition to the Derrylin-based company. Set up in 2006, Ernco is one of the leading firms in the production of branding signage and temporary traffic management signs and it confirmed the takeover […]
Fermanagh mother backs breastfeeding campaign
CALLS are increasing for Fermanagh mothers to be able to avail of “proper support” as they embark on the very challenging journey of breastfeedings, in a bid to help and support their newborn children. Fermanagh and South Tyrone MLA, Jemma Dolan, has urged the Northern Ireland Executive to support mothers in their breastfeeding journey, as […]
Fermanagh school a step closer to long awaited move
BUNSCOIL an Traonaigh, Lisnaskea appears to be a step closer to their long-awaited move to a new site in Lisnaskea, with the Irish language nursery school coming alongside them. The Department of Education, under Minister Paul Givan, confirmed over the summer that a statutory nursery unit will be established at Naiscoil an Traonaigh. That has now […]