FIVE hairdressers in Fermanagh have been nominated for ‘Salon of the Year’ at the prestigious Northern Ireland Hair and Beauty Awards which celebrates the best in business. Eden Hairdressing, Daniel Anthony’s, House of Hair and Beauty and Mr James Hair in Enniskillen, along with Irvinestown’s SG Hair and Beauty, have all been shortlisted for the […]
Fermanagh group helping with cost of school uniforms
THE Aisling Centre in Enniskillen held a pop-up shop were parents could purchase school uniform items for a reduced price, as the cost of clothing for pupils continues to soar locally. While many households are feeling the pinch as a result of the cost-of-living crisis, the Northern Ireland Executive has come under major pressure to […]
Fermanagh singer confirms new theatre dates
ENNISKILLEN singer-songwriter John Garrity said he’s “super excited” to confirm his theatre tour schedule as he prepares to headline some major gigs in the North in a major boost to his career. The ‘Belfast Busker’ confirmed that he’s going to be part of ‘The Ultimate Shindig’ roadshow which will see some singers and music talents […]
More MOT appointments in Enniskillen than previous year
FERMANAGH drivers have hailed news there were more MOT tests available in January than that of the previous year as a “positive trend”, days after a major consultation was launched. Motorists have been asked to have their say on a proposal to change the yearly MOT requirement to two years for some vehicles, in a bid to […]
SOAS meetings continue around Fermanagh
FURTHER events have been taking place this week as local campaigners continue to garner support for the plan to save services at the South West Acute Hospital (SWAH). At the start of the year Save Our Acute Services (SOAS) launched a ‘roadmap’ plan, outlining in practical ways how services can be restored and retained at the […]
Fermanagh stroke survivor recalls her road to recovery
AN Enniskillen mother who suffered a stroke at 32-years of age while she was 36 weeks pregnant is now supporting others going through the same experience. Ciara Murray, from Enniskillen, said the stoke occurred at around 11.30am on October 29 2015. At the time, Ciara, who was home alone at the time, didn’t realise she’d just […]
FLASHBACK FRIDAY… Party night in Enniskillen!
DO you recognise anyone who was out partying in Enniskillen? Tag them in the post below! To read more on this story see this week’s Fermanagh Herald. Can’t get to the shop to collect your copy? No problem! You can download a copy straight to your device by following this link… Subscribe to current edition […]
Fermanagh band heading back to Australia
THE countdown is on until The Tumbling Paddies make their much-anticipated return to Australia. The six-man Fermanagh band is preparing to head Down Under next month with their first gig scheduled for ‘The Triffid’ in Brisbane on Friday, March 14, to the delight of their huge fan base. It’s going to be an action-packed few […]
Welcome for introduction of ENT surgery at SWAH
LOCAL families have warmly welcomed the introduction of ear, nose and throat (ENT) surgery at the SWAH. Last week the Western Trust announced ENT day procedure surgery had begun at the Enniskillen hospital. The first six patients had their procedures locally last Tuesday. These procedures will now happen regularly, with consultant ENT surgeon Mr Reddy […]
14,855 tonnes of rubbish collected in three months
RUBBISH, which weighs the same as 1,237 double-decker buses, was collected by Fermanagh and Omagh District Council over a three month period last year, startling statistics have revealed. A report from DAERA showed that 14,855 tonnes of waste was collected by the Council during the three-months. It was an increase on the period in 2023. […]