AN Irvinestown woman has thanked The Fermanagh Herald for helping her get her water supply back. Julia Evangelista, a 58-year-old care worker, moved to her home just outside of Irvinestown four years ago. However, her water supply began to decrease to the point where she could only get it in the early hours of the […]
Irvinestown comes to standstill for Dr Knox
The community lined the roads and streets to say good bye to community stalwart Dr Margaret Knox.
Cancer sufferer says early diagnosis is crucial
AN Irvinestown man suffering from prostate cancer has urged men to get tested for the disease now as early diagnosis can mean the difference between life and death. Patrick Bacco from Fairgreen Street was diagnosed with prostate cancer 18 months ago and has been undergoing treatment for it since then. “I got back pains and initially thought it […]
New Ulster indoor record for Mahon
FRESH from a nine day warm weather training camp in the Algarve, Irvinestown’s Conal Mahon had a big start to his indoor season setting a new Ulster Indoor record in the triple jump in Jordanstown on Saturday. Mahon put together a solid series of jumps in the opening two rounds before registering a no-jump in round […]
WATCH: Sherese’s Christmas song hits YouTube!
Her track has been warmly received from the Fermanagh public, and at the time of going to press, over 3,600 have viewed the video on YouTube.
Police warning following spate of machine thefts
FERMANAGH police have urged local owners of farming and plan machinery to be on their guard against theft, with a several large and expensive machines stolen in recent weeks. Police are currently trying to establish if there is a link between the thefts of a digger and a loader from Irvinestown and Lisnaskea areas over the […]
Council is set to green light caravan park plans
IT LOOKS like the Necarne Estate in Irvinestown will soon become a caravan park. Plans have been in motion to create a touring caravan site at the historic estate for some time, and now planning officials have recommended granting planning permission for 23 pitches. The report from the Council planners notes the estate comprises of […]
Sinead helps celebrate Fame Academy’s 20th anniversary
Sinead’s debut single ‘I Can’t Break Down’ later reached number two on the UK charts in February, 2003.
Wanderers welcome Linfield to town
IRVINESTOWN Wanderers 2012s took on Belfast heavyweights, Linfield, in a friendly game at the Bawnacre Centre on Sunday. The Linfield side is graded at ‘red’ level, the elite of underage football in Belfast. Irvinestown 2012, who are graded a step below at ‘blue’ level, have had a very impressive season, winning a number of local […]