Massive pre-tax profits for Dromore company


THE parent company of Dromore firm Euro Auctions recorded a pre-tax profit of £45 million. Gardrum Holdings, the parent company for Euro Auctions and property and machinery owned by director Derek Keys, has saw a sharp rise in its revenue, in a major boost for the local economy. Companies House recently revealed that the revenue […]


Caritas Choir celebrates its 10th anniversary


THE Caritas Choir is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a concert at Castle Coole on Wednesday, October 16. Caritas is now a mixed-voice choir of around 40 members that was formed in 2014 by a group of musicians and singers from the Enniskillen area. Known as “the choir with the big heart” due to their […]


Fermanagh man raises £10,000 completing sail project


ALAN Currans has completed his epic sailing journey around Scotland and Ireland. The retired outdoor education instructor set sail in April on his 132 day long trip to raise funds for the Aisling Centre in Enniskillen andn completed this voyage in memory of friends who died by suicide. “In total we were away for 132 days, had […]


Pop-up Ulster Bank hours will see pensioners suffer


ULSTER Bank’s mobile pop-up branch in Lisnaskea is only scheduled to be in the Fermanagh town for less than an hour each month. The move is sure to affect residents, particularly the elderly who do not use internet banking for their personal banking and finances. Lisnaskea residents were left outraged earlier this year when Ulster Bank, the last […]


Nurses consider emigrating due to recruitment freeze


DESPITE the ongoing staffing crisis in our hospitals, newly qualified nurses from the local area are being forced to emigrate or take non-medical jobs as a result of an apparent recruitment freeze in the health service. A Fermanagh mother has spoken to the ‘Herald about the worry and stress her daughter and friends are facing due to the fact […]


Fermanagh job fair to take place in Enniskillen today


A SPECIAL job fair is set to take place in Enniskillen today (Thursday) in a bid to curb and reduce local unemployment rate and help maintain that the “local economy remains strong”. People are who are currently unemployed are being encouraged to turn out to the Fermanagh Lakeland Forum for the Fermanagh Job Fair, which […]


Neven Maguire expects ‘tough time for restaurants’


BLACKLION chef Neven Maguire is anticipating “challenging times ahead” for the hospitality industry as many restaurants across the North are battling with the cost of living crisis. The owner of the MacNean House and Restaurant has been touring across Ireland, chatting to various chefs, as part of his upcoming ‘Neven’s Coastal Food Trails’ TV series. […]


Fermanagh ladies conquer world’s toughest half marathon


A TEAM of Fermanagh women who conquered one of the toughest half marathons in the world said it was “emotional coming over the line” as they raised money for local charities. Representatives from the Churchill Ladies Running Club pulled on their running gear to take part in the Great North Run, the largest half marathon […]


Demand will be ‘exceptional’ at foodbanks this winter


THE manager of a Fermanagh foodbank is anticipating “an unreal strain on capacity” as pensioners and elderly residents in the county prepare for yet another unprecedented winter. Over recent years, between the Covid pandemic and the cost of living crisis that followed, local households have been facing even more financial burdens over the cold winter months. While […]


WATCH: New Menarys shop opens in Enniskillen


LEADING department store group, Menarys, opened their new shop in the former Houston’s store at 1-3 High Street in Enniskillen on Wednesday (September 25). Menary’s has been a popular choice for Enniskillen shoppers since first opening in the town in September 2018. The launch of the new premises in the county town included a chance to win £200 […]