AN IDEA of just how important webcam online Sunday Mass is to people near and far has been clear in the worldwide response to the weekly Knockninny Parish broadcasts. Concelebrated by Fr Gerard Alwill PP and Fr Denis Murray PE, this online service has certainly become an integral part of many people’s lives, home and […]
Controversial Derrylin pig farm proposals are rejected
PLANS for a controversial pig farm close on the edge of Derrylin have been rejected. There had been fierce opposition from the local community to the proposed development, which would have included a shed catering for over 1,000 pigs, with over 700 objections lodged against the plans. Throughout the process the community had stressed it […]
Fermanagh GAA star makes winning start Down Under!
Kinawley woman is first from the county to sign up for Aussie rules
GAA clubs are gearing up for the big switch-on!
GAA clubs across the county are taking part in an ‘Ireland Lights Up’ initiative. The aim is to bring communities together to enjoy walking in safety under the bright lights of local GAA clubs. The Lights Up initiative encourages locals to get out and exercise during the darker nights. Participating clubs will switch their floodlights […]
Double delight for Derrygonnelly
Two weeks after securing the five-in-a-row Derrygonnelly are celebrating clinching the double after getting the better of Ederney in a tempestuous decider in a drenched Kinawley. There was just a point between the sides at half-time and although Ederney lost Stephen McElrone to a second yellow card early in the second half, the St Joseph’s […]
Tributes paid to popular Teemore home help Tiesy
THE death has taken place of a popular carer in the Teemore, Kinawley and Derrylin community. Known for her caring and generous nature Teresa Curry, (Tiesy), of Aughintra died aged 84 years. After receiving her early education at Swanlinbar National School she began her career at Blakes of Derrylin where she was employed in all […]
Community spirit- Kinawley&Derrylin team up for Fleadh
Community spirit is alive and well in south Fermanagh as Derrylin and Kinawley came together and pulled off a hugely successful Fermanagh Fleadh. In previous years it has been left to one town or village to host the event, but this year, Derrylin and Kinawley combined to put on a feast of traditional music and […]
Fleadh folk doubling up in break with tradition
IN A break with tradition the Fermanagh Fleadh will be jointly hosted by two neighbouring communities. In previous years it has been left to one town or village to host the event, but this year south Fermanagh folk are showing that two is better than one with Derrylin and Kinawley pulling together to put on […]
Popular parish priest ‘on mend’ in hospital
THERE have been prayers and well-wishes for a local parish priest who is recovering in hospital after falling ill last week. There was great concern for Fr Maurice McMorrow PP in his parish of Killesher and Kinawley at the weekend when news emerged he had taken ill. The Herald has since been assured that, after […]
The snow’s back (but not everyone’s complaining)
THE first snow of the winter saw Fermanagh wake up a blanket of snow causing disruption in many rural areas. The wintery showers and flurries of snow fell over night on Tuesday evening and caused traffic congestion on some routes into Enniskillen. Cuilcagh Mountain Park had also been closed to the public due to snow […]