A LOCAL estate agent has said the ongoing water infrastructure issues are the root cause of a growing housing crisis across Fermanagh. With demand outpacing supply, housing prices continue to rise and the key obstacle isn’t a lack of land, but sewerage capacity. An estate agent with McGovern Estate Agents, Seamus McGovern, pictured below, said, “There […]
SOAS welcomes pause on SWAH consultation
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SOAS has welcomed the intervention of Health Minister Mike Nesbitt urging Western Trust to ‘reconsider’ SWAH consultation. As revealed by the ‘Herald yesterday the Western Trust has announced a reset of the public consultation; https://fermanaghherald.com/2025/07/trust-announces-reset-of-swah-consultation/ The Western Trust said that, after “listening to public opinion” it is now “in the process of resetting” its approach […]
Harps take top spot after win over Erne Gaels
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A SECOND half goal from Gareth McGovern helped Derrygonnelly maintain their winning ways as they took top spot in the Westville Hotel Senior Football League Division One. Played at Canon Maguire Park last night (Tuesday), Derrygonnelly and Erne Gaels, who both were sitting on eight points, went toe-to-toe in a hard-fought encounter in the rearranged […]
Trust announces ‘reset’ of SWAH consultation
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The Western Trust has said that, after listening to public opinion, it is “resetting its consultation approach.”
Lisa McHugh shares shock neurological diagnosis
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A FERMANAGH country music star has announced she will be taking “time out from everything” after being diagnosed with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND). Lisa McHugh, pictured below, posted on her social media yesterday (Tuesday) that she has spent a scary and difficult couple of weeks in hospital. “After what has been an incredibly scary and very difficult couple […]
Trust apologises for Enniskillen consultation confusion
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It has emerged the Western Trust had previously requested a police presence at the now postponed public meeting in Enniskillen.
Lane closures for gas upgrade works in Enniskillen
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Evolve has announced temporary one-way lane closures in Enniskillen to facilitate essential gas network upgrade works. The works will commence on Monday July 21 and are expected to last for approximately two weeks, beginning with a one-way closure on The Brook, followed by a one-way closure on Henry Street. During the closure of The Brook, […]
Yellow thunderstorm warning for Fermanagh
A yellow thunderstorm warning is in effect for Fermanagh today. “Heavy rain and a few thunderstorms may cause disruption in a few places, especially to travel, with isolated surface water flooding,” Met Éireann has said. The warning is valid from 11:00 Tuesday 15/07/2025 to 17:00 Tuesday 15/07/2025
Fermanagh singer shares shock neurological diagnosis
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A FERMANAGH country music star has announced she will be taking ‘time out from everything’ after being diagnosed with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND). Lisa McHugh posted on her social media today that she has spent a scary and difficult couple of weeks in hospital. “After what has been an incredibly scary and very difficult couple of […]
Fermanagh youth set to star in Rock of Ages show
FERMANAGH School of Music and Performing Arts is turning up the volume this week with a high-energy production of Rock of Ages: Teen Edition, a feel-good blast from the past packed with big hair, bigger dreams, and iconic rock anthems. Featuring the music of ‘80s legends like Night Ranger, REO Speedwagon, Pat Benatar, and Twisted […]