Fermanagh nurse releases new children’s book


A SWAH nurse has written a children’s book to encourage youngsters to find the beauty in all cultures. Alisha Walls, from Castlederg, has always had a love for writing but when it came to her choosing her career at university, Alisha chose nursing and has been a senior nurse in the Western trust for over […]


Fermanagh band confirms date in Dublin


The Tumbling Paddies has said they’re “very excited” to headline what’s expected to be a sold-out concert at one of Dublin and Ireland’s top and best known concert halls. The Fermanagh band, which has established itself as one of the hottest properties on the local music scene, recently confirmed they’re heading for the Olympia Theatre […]


Fermanagh house prices rise by 6% in the past 12 months


HOUSE prices in the local area have risen by over six percent in the past year. According to statistics from the Land and Property Service, assisted by NISRA, house prices in Fermanagh and Omagh have increased by 3.7 percent in the past quarter, and by 6.3 percent in the past 12 months. That’s compared to […]


Domestic abuse the ‘least reported’ crime in the North


DOMESTIC abuse remains the crime least likely to be reported to the police in the North, according to a recent survey. The survey revealed that under two-thirds of people said they would be ‘very likely’ to contact police if they became victims of domestic abuse. The reluctance is even more pronounced among young people aged […]


Abandoned dog ‘Dior’ finds happy home in Fermanagh


THE Fermanagh community has shown again what animal lovers they are by finding a home for a lonely, unwanted dog. Last week the Herald highlighted the plight of a cockapoo-cross dog named ‘Dior’ who was suffering from extreme depression and anxiety after being abandoned in the county. Fermanagh residents took to social media in a bid to help ‘Dior’ find […]


Mount Lourdes pupils receive GCSE results


Mount Lourdes Grammar School pupils were delighted this morning when they picked up their GCSE results! Click the video below to listen to some of the top grade achievers and their plans for the future.