A LARGE crowd gathered in the Diamond in Enniskillen yesterday (Tuesday) to honour the memory of women and girls who have lost their lives to domestic abuse. A candle-lit vigil was held as part of the 16 Days of Action Against Gender-Based Violence, an international campaign aimed at raising awareness and fostering action to end […]
Uncertain future for Fermanagh Lakeland Tourism staff
STAFF at Fermanagh Lakeland Tourism are facing an uncertain future following discussions with Fermanagh and Omagh District Council regarding the potential merger of tourism marketing services. The council is reportedly considering bringing the organisation’s functions in-house as part of a restructuring plan. The Fermanagh Herald understands that the council recently met with Fermanagh Lakeland Tourism […]
Win or bust for St Michael’s in MacRory knockout clash
THE stakes couldn’t be higher for St Michael’s as they face a must-win MacRory Cup knockout clash today (Wednesday) in Pearse Og Park, Armagh at 2pm. A bruising group stage campaign saw the Enniskillen school finish bottom of Section C, with three defeats from three leaving their dreams of MacRory glory this year hanging by […]
BREAKING: Fermanagh road closed after collision
FERMANAGH motorists are being encouraged to avoid the Mossfield Road in Irvinestown as the Police are at the scene of a traffic collision this morning (Wednesday). “Road users are advised that the Mossfield Road, Irvinestown, is closed in both directions due to a road traffic collision,” the Police statement read. “Diversions are in place. Please […]
Encirc accredited as a Living Wage employer
Encirc has been accredited as a Living Wage employer in Northern Ireland. The accreditation covers all three of Encirc’s UK sites, thereby making it one of just under 100 companies to have signed up to the voluntary scheme that recognises businesses that are committed to paying their staff the Real Living Wage. The Real Living […]
Parents still struggling as childcare costs soar
A FERMANAGH mother-of-one has said she “solely relies on our family” to provide childcare as the ongoing cost of the service worryingly soars throughout the North. An increasing number of local parents have been forced to give up work or take a break from employment as childcare costs continue to rise rapidly and have a major […]
Stories from the stones…Castle Balfour
CASTLE Balfour, formerly Castle Skeagh, was granted by King James I in the Plantation of Ulster to a Scottish Planter, a Lord Michael Balfour of Fife, Scotland in around 1610. As Lord ‘Michael’ Balfour had little inclination in settling in Fermanagh and completing the settlement requirements of such a grant, ie build a church, castle, […]
Bypass decision welcomed after Fermanagh road incidents
WITH the dangers of Fermanagh roads firmly highlighted following a spate of devastating accidents, the agreement for the development of the Enniskillen Bypass has been welcomed. Calls are increasing locally for improvement to the county’s roads and Northern Ireland Infrastructure Minister, John O’Dowd, confirmed a multi-million pound investment for the bypass. Residents were left concerned […]
New Lakeland Forum won’t include a sauna and steam room
THE Council is certainly feeling the heat after it was confirmed that there are no plans to include a sauna or steam room in the new multi-million pound Fermanagh Lakeland Forum. The Enniskillen leisure centre is set to close later this month until 2027 for the much-anticipated redevelopment project, but serious questions have being raised […]
FIXTURES: Fermanagh hurlers to face Louth in opener
FERMANAGH will kick off their Allianz National Hurling League Division 4 campaign with a difficult away game against Louth on Saturday, January 25. Joe Baldwin’s side take on Longford in the second round, before hosting Monaghan in round three at Brewster Park on February 8. Fermanagh will again make the trip to Birmingham to take […]