SHE may only be nine years old, but Monea’s Aoife Higgins is quickly becoming a leading light in the Irish dancing scene. Aoife, a member with the Domican Academy of Irish Dancing, enjoyed a fairytale weekend recently, claiming first place at the Dungannon Féis and the East of Ireland Championship. At the weekend, the talented […]
All fun and games at the Futsall Schools’ Tournament
PUPILS from several primary schools in Enniskillen enjoyed a day out of the classroom as they took part in the Futsall Schools’ Tournament at the Lakeland Forum. Our photographer, Paul Jackman, was on hand to capture the action. To read more on this story see this week’s Fermanagh Herald. Can’t get to the shop to […]
Enniskillen man in Australian hospital after road crash
AN ENNISKILLEN mother has spoken of her son’s traffic accident near Sydney Harbour Bridge. Beoan Jones, 25, whose sisters Oonagh and Niamh recently did a fund-raising charity climb of Mt Kilimanjaro in memory of their sister Erne, was run over by a car last Saturday and was said to be in critical condition upon arrival at […]
Dublin delight for swimmer Ellie
ELLIE McCartney, who recently received a special recognition award from Swim Ulster, continued her impressive form at the Leinster Short Course Championship at the National Aquatic Centre. McCartney’s championship journey began with a stellar performance in the 200m Breaststroke where she claimed a gold medal, clocking a season-best time of 2:28.78. The victory not only showcased […]
Pride weekend a success, despite small protest
THE ORGANISERS of last weekend’s Pride shows in Enniskillen said they were touched by the support of the local community and have thanked all those who helped make the events a huge success. With preparations well underway for Fermanagh’s first official Pride celebration next June, the local committee organised two fundraising and awareness nights at the Westville Hotel […]
Baldwin blasts CCCC’s proposal
‘IT’S absolutely ludicrous’ is how Erne hurling manager Joe Baldwin reacted to the proposal by the GAA’s Central Competitions Control Committee (CCCC) to potentially exclude Fermanagh from the Allianz Hurling League and top-tier competitions from 2025. Next month, CCCC delegates from across the country will meet to vote on whether counties with less than five adult hurling […]
It’s glamour and style at the Mount Lourdes Formal
There was plenty of glitz and glamour on display as Year 14s at Mount Lourdes Grammar School in Enniskillen celebrated their Formal in style. To read more on this story see this week’s Fermanagh Herald. Can’t get to the shop to collect your copy? No problem! You can download a copy straight to your device […]
FASHION: Tips to keep you feeling warming and look cool
As we approach the winter months, the temperatures are dropping and we are having to wrap up. Unfortunately, as we wrap up warm, our outfits become hidden. When going to the effort of dressing up, you want to be able to show off your outfit. Hence, accessories are the way forward to ensure we are warm, […]
Clogher Valley top the table
CLOGHER Valley’s women’s team mirrored their male 1st XV by sitting clear at the top of their league. The Valley took the points in an away match to Virginia which was named the ‘top of the table clash’. Both sides are well clear of third placed Ballymena who the two teams had beaten by over 50 points. […]
Severfield opens its new training facility
BALLINAMALLARD business Severfield has teamed up with the South West College campus in Enniskillen in a bid to ‘create an environment’ where local apprentices can learn and develop key skills. Severfield – one of the leading structural steel construction firms in Europe – officially opened its new in-house ‘Apprentice Training Academy’ facility on Thursday, at its base […]