Contemporary Irish artists feature in Fermanagh works


LOUGH Erne Resort recently hosted an exclusive event unveiling a contemporary art collection, with collectors and guests celebrating the best of contemporary Irish creativity.# The private exhibition offered an early opportunity to view and acquire works from the 65-piece collection, displayed throughout the Resort’s public and private spaces to allow guests to experience the artworks […]

Fermanagh welcomes new year baby


In a heartwarming start to the New Year, Fermanagh has welcomed its first baby of 2026. Baby girl Croia Rose Landers born at SWAH today at 07:35am to parents Olivia Kubiak and Mark Landers from Derrylin is pictured with Maternity staff midwives Zoe Farrell and Shauna Jones. “New Year’s Day arrivals in the Western Trust,” […]

Fermanagh cattle impress at Breeders Show


THERE was a high standard of cattle on display at the recent Fermanagh Pedigree Breeders Calf Show, held at the Ulster Farmers’ Mart Exhibition Centre in Enniskillen. More than 55 calves from Continental and Native breeds, along with a number of quality commercial animals, were presented before judge Victor Chestnutt. They competed across 38 classes for […]

SOAS vows renewed campaign for services in 2026
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HOSPITAL campaign group Save Our Acute Services (SOAS) has said ‘2026 must be a year for delivery’ for the restoration of vital services in the local health service. Following a busy and eventful year, the ever-growing campaign group plans to kick the new year off with a public meeting in the coming weeks. Speaking to the ‘Herald, […]

Fermanagh husband and wife help shape disability care
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A LOCAL couple from Lisnarick have been celebrating three decades transforming the lives of people with spinal cord injuries and other disabilities in Asia. Stephen and Maggie Muldoon have spent 30 years volunteering at the Centre for the Rehabilitation of the Paralysed (CRP) in Savar, near Dhaka, Bangladesh. Founded in 1979 by British physiotherapist Valerie Taylor, the CRP […]

Ballinamallard manager calls for ‘improvement’ in 2026


By Aaron Hassard BALLINAMALLARD United manager Mark Stafford said that his side’s win in Portadown on St Stephen’s Day was “probably our best performance of the season.” The Mallards took a major step forward in their season with a back-to-back league win and Stafford was pleased with the character of his players. “That was probably […]

Fermanagh mourns death of Cassidy Clan Chieftain


THERE has been sadness on both sides of the Atlantic following the death of Cassidy Clan ‘chieftan’, Stephen Cassidy. Mr Cassidy, who was an attorney and former Mayor of San Leandro in California, passed away earlier this month aged 61 years old. In July, Mr Cassidy was appointed as the new Chieftain of the Cassidy Clan during […]

Fermanagh group shines at Sruth na h’Éirne annual quiz


SRUTH na hÉirne rounded off its year of activities with its annual Irish-language quiz, held in the upstairs function room of Charlie’s in Enniskillen. A total of 65 people attended from across the region, including a group of Gaeilgeoirí from Omagh who boldly admitted that they were in Enniskillen, on a spying mission, having heard […]

Fermanagh students shine on the athletics front in 2025
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ATHLETICS By Paul O’Neill FRANK Buchanan’s historic win at the Ulster Schools’ Cross-Country Championships was one of the highlights on the athletics front for local students in 2025. The St Michael’s College pupil became the first Fermanagh athlete to win a senior Ulster Schools Cross Country title since its inception in 1967. Kate Kelly of Mount […]