THE Moorlough Road has been closed after a collision occurred in the area earlier today (Friday). “Police are advising motorists that the Moorlough Road between Lisnaskea and Donagh turn off is temporarily closed due to a collision,” a statement from the Police read/ “The road is impassable and motorists are advised to seek an alternative […]
Fermanagh pays tribute to former principal Vic Outram
Premium
FORMER principal Vic Outram, who passed away last week, has left behind a strong legacy of strength and leadership at the school he helped lay the foundations for. The Fermanagh community was left saddened following the news of the death of the highly esteemed former principal of Enniskillen High School. “It is with deep sadness and […]
Western Trust confirms ‘pause’ of SWAH consultation
“It is important for the public to note that the temporary transfer of emergency general surgery to Altnagelvin Hospital continues to be in place.”
Today’s weather forecast for Co Fermanagh
This morning will see more in the way of cloud and a few isolated showers. In the afternoon, the showers will turn more widespread and locally heavy. Fewer showers in the evening.
Today’s death notices for Co Fermanagh
The death has occured of Tommy Gallagher, Keenaghan , Belleek, Co. Fermanagh BT93 3ES peacefully in the City Hospital, Belfast surrounded by his loving family. Remains will repose at the family home on Friday from 3pm to 9pm with house private to family at all other times. Remains will arrive in St. Patrick’s Church, Belleek […]
MP Cullen writes to Health Minister for meeting on SWAH
Premium
THE MP for Fermanagh and South Tyrone, and former head of the Royal College of Nursing, has written to the Health Minister to request an urgent meeting on the SWAH. Health Minister, Mike Nesbitt, recently urged the Western Trust to ‘pause’ and ‘reconsider’ their consultation process on the permanent withdrawal of emergency surgery from the […]
Kelly Lynch’s family remain in the dark
Premium
KELLY Lynch’s mother, Julieanne, has spoken of her ongoing frustration and heartbreak as she remains in the dark about the circumstances surrounding her daughter’s death. The body of Ms Lynch, a much-loved 23-year-old from Lisnaskea, was found in the Ulster Canal in Monaghan on St Patrick’s Day 2024. It has been reported that Ms Lynch was […]
Fermanagh’s housing supply tied to sewerage limitations
Premium
A LOCAL estate agent has said the ongoing water infrastructure issues are the root cause of a growing housing crisis across Fermanagh. With demand outpacing supply, housing prices continue to rise and the key obstacle isn’t a lack of land, but sewerage capacity. An estate agent with McGovern Estate Agents, Seamus McGovern, pictured below, said, “There […]
SOAS welcomes pause on SWAH consultation
Premium
SOAS has welcomed the intervention of Health Minister Mike Nesbitt urging Western Trust to ‘reconsider’ SWAH consultation. As revealed by the ‘Herald yesterday the Western Trust has announced a reset of the public consultation; https://fermanaghherald.com/2025/07/trust-announces-reset-of-swah-consultation/ The Western Trust said that, after “listening to public opinion” it is now “in the process of resetting” its approach […]
Harps take top spot after win over Erne Gaels
Premium
A SECOND half goal from Gareth McGovern helped Derrygonnelly maintain their winning ways as they took top spot in the Westville Hotel Senior Football League Division One. Played at Canon Maguire Park last night (Tuesday), Derrygonnelly and Erne Gaels, who both were sitting on eight points, went toe-to-toe in a hard-fought encounter in the rearranged […]