In Focus interview with Fermanagh legend Tom Brewster
Fears Fermanagh could miss major broadband project
There are fears that significant areas of Fermanagh may be left out of a major broadband improvement project. In recent days the Department for Economy (DfE) announced the launch of a £165 million broadband roll-out scheme, Project Stratum. The project funded from the confidence and supply agreement aims to improve connectivity for those unable to […]
Fermanagh take on familiar foes
Here we go again, Fermanagh lock horns with Antrim this Sunday at Glenavy in a third championship encounter this year, and a fifth time since January. As it stands it’s three wins from four for the Erne girls, but Jonny Garrity and his players are still stinging from their Ulster final loss. Having beaten the […]
Road resurfacing on the way under new investment
ROAD resurfacing, drainage works and footpath improvements are some of the road works listed for Fermanagh in the coming 12 months. A new report shines a light on the areas set to benefit from investment in road works, with a reduced budget of £140k allocated to local transport and safety measures within the Council area. […]
Summer soirée at Ireland’s captivating wedding venue
ENGAGED or thinking of getting married? Discover Ireland’s captivating wedding destination Lough Erne Resort in the heart of the Fermanagh Lakelands, at the much anticipated ‘Summer Soirée’ wedding open evening on Wednesday 31st July 2019 from 5pm until 9pm. Why not go along and enjoy a relaxed evening as you explore Lough Erne Resort’s spectacular […]
Tom Mohan’s u19s are 90 minutes from a European final
This afternoon Aghadrumsee’s Tom Mohan will take charge as the Republic of Ireland u19s bid for a place in the European Championship final in Armenia. His side booked their place in the last four with 2-1 victory over the Czech Republic on Sunday. The Republic took the lead with a first-half goal from Jonathan Afolabi. […]
2,000 local jobs at risk
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 […]