Transformers ready to land at Lady of the Lake Festival


OUTER space will feature in more ways than one at the Lady of the Lake Festival this year when it was revealed that the theme for the event will be Transformers. Optimus Prime, Megatron and Bumblebee will be on the streets of Irvinestown, and the driving force behind Fermanagh’s annual summer showpiece, Joe Mahon, is expecting […]


Water supply restored – thanks to the Herald


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 […]


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 […]