A SWAH nurse has written a children’s book to encourage youngsters to find the beauty in all cultures. Alisha Walls, from Castlederg, has always had a love for writing but when it came to her choosing her career at university, Alisha chose nursing and has been a senior nurse in the Western trust for over […]
Fermanagh band confirms date in Dublin
The Tumbling Paddies has said they’re “very excited” to headline what’s expected to be a sold-out concert at one of Dublin and Ireland’s top and best known concert halls. The Fermanagh band, which has established itself as one of the hottest properties on the local music scene, recently confirmed they’re heading for the Olympia Theatre […]
Fermanagh house prices rise by 6% in the past 12 months
HOUSE prices in the local area have risen by over six percent in the past year. According to statistics from the Land and Property Service, assisted by NISRA, house prices in Fermanagh and Omagh have increased by 3.7 percent in the past quarter, and by 6.3 percent in the past 12 months. That’s compared to […]
Domestic abuse the ‘least reported’ crime in the North
DOMESTIC abuse remains the crime least likely to be reported to the police in the North, according to a recent survey. The survey revealed that under two-thirds of people said they would be ‘very likely’ to contact police if they became victims of domestic abuse. The reluctance is even more pronounced among young people aged […]
Abandoned dog ‘Dior’ finds happy home in Fermanagh
THE Fermanagh community has shown again what animal lovers they are by finding a home for a lonely, unwanted dog. Last week the Herald highlighted the plight of a cockapoo-cross dog named ‘Dior’ who was suffering from extreme depression and anxiety after being abandoned in the county. Fermanagh residents took to social media in a bid to help ‘Dior’ find […]
Mount Lourdes pupils receive GCSE results
Mount Lourdes Grammar School pupils were delighted this morning when they picked up their GCSE results! Click the video below to listen to some of the top grade achievers and their plans for the future.
Enniskillen residents make a splash at raft race
The Riverside raft race may have been an informal affair, but hopes are high the tradition could now be revived in the years to come.
Boost for Fermanagh blue badge holders
The issue of disabled parking in Fermanagh has been to the fore recently.
No, Fermanagh was not hit by an earthquake!
A tremor registering 1.6 on the Richter Scale was recorded in the Clabby area of Fermanagh last week.
Irvine Memorial Pipe Band wins world crown
The pipe band have been celebrating after triumphing at the world championships in Glasgow.