THE ATTORNEY General has this week ordered a fresh inquest into the killing of Derrylin civil rights activist Jim Murphy, and has linked his murder to the killing of Trillick councillor Patsy Kelly. Both men’s murders are believed to have been carried out by “a killer gang of British soldiers and paramilitaries who murdered and maimed across […]
March and rally to make impact
PLANS have been finalised for the major march and demonstration in Enniskillen tomorrow (Thursday) in support of the public sector workers’ strike for pay parity. The strike action will be mainly made up of public sector workers in health, education, transport and other public services across the North, while token shows of solidarity are expected from trade union members […]
GALLERY: On the catwalk for Mount Lourdes Show
THERE was plenty of glitz and glamour on show as the pupils at Mount Lourdes Grammar School in Enniskillen showcased their formal dresses and outfits at a special school assembly. Our photographer, Andrew Paton, was on hand to capture the action as it happened. Make sure and check out our online gallery below! To read […]
BREAKING NEWS: Seaney steps down as Belnaleck manager
THE Herald understands that Nigel Seaney has stepped down as Belnaleck Art MacMurrough’s manager. Seaney, who guided Trillick to two Tyrone Senior Football Championship titles, took over at the helm of the Fermanagh GAA club in 2023. Belnaleck reached the Fermanagh Senior Football Club Championship quarter-final, but bowed out after an extra-time thriller to Kinawley […]
Old Garrison building set for major revamp
A NON-profit organisation in Garrison is embarking on a major fundraising drive to renovate and revamp one of the oldest buildings in the village. In 1987, the Lough Melvin Holiday Centre was established in Main Street, Garrison. As a result of the Covid-19 pandemic though, the company ceased existence in 2020 and the building has […]
Memories of Coa book is a huge Christmas hit
THERE was many a happy face around the Christmas tree in Coa this year, with local man Tony Harte’s new nostalgia-filled book proving a big hit with gift shoppers. Packed full of old photos and stories of years gone by, ‘School Days in the Rocky Hills of Coa’ looks back at memories of Coa National School, […]
Charlie’s Bar joins ‘Ask for Angela’ campaign
AN Enniskillen pub will be operating the ‘Ask for Angela’ safeguarding initiative over the festive season and into the new year. Charlie’s Bar in Enniskillen is a registered venue participating in the scheme alongside the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) that’s aimed at helping keep people safe while enjoying a night out. This means that if anyone feels […]
People power helps to save St Mary’s PS
AFTER a long, hard-fought campaign, the community in Fivemiletown is celebrating a very happy New Year with the news it has saved St Mary’s Primary School from closure. Having spent 2023 protesting and fighting for the school’s survival, it has been confirmed the community-led campaign has been successful and people power has prevailed, with the proposal to shut St Mary’s now […]
Local council rejects free portrait of King Charles
MEMBERS of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council have rejected an invitation from the Cabinet Office to receive a free portrait of King Charles. A proposal to accept the portrait was put forth by DUP Omagh councillor, Errol Thomson, who argued that the monarchy transcends politics, and the invitation was not a political gesture. UUP councillor […]
Excitement building for Lisnaskea panto
SOME of the most well-known faces in Lisnaskea are set to put their acting talents to the test this weekend as they bring pantomime ‘Little Green Riding Hood’ to life on stage at the parish hall. For two nights, on Friday 5 January 2024 and Sunday 7 January 2024, members of the Lisnaskea Emmett’s GFC […]