BRENDAN Dolan is expecting a ‘big challenge’ when he takes on Gerwyn Price in the third round of the World Darts Championship tonight (Thursday). The ‘History Maker’ booked his place in the third round following an epic showdown at the Alexandra Palace in London when he came out on the right side of a sudden […]
GALLERY: Pupils dress to impress at St Aidan’s Formal
There was plenty of fashion on show as pupils from St Aidan’s High School Derrylin enjoyed a night to remember at their school formal. We, at the Herald, captured some of the special moment from the night. Check out our gallery of pictures below! To read more on this story see this week’s Fermanagh Herald. […]
Caitlin’s light will continue to burn in Mount Lourdes
THE MOUNT Lourdes community came together recently to mark the achievements of its pupils over the past year. A chance to mark the success of the students, in all aspects of school life, the annual prize-giving event was a chance for the school to show their pride in the pupils, and to thank their parents and […]
Aoife launches debut album
POPULAR Enniskillen singer Aoife Cathcart has taken another major step in her music career by releasing her debut album. On Monday, the talented vocalist launched ‘Follow the Heron’ – a collection of songs which have been a big hit with her large fan base, following its release on streaming service Spotify. The album’s title is named […]
Advice clinic held for Homelessness Awareness Week
CHARITIES and organisations supporting those experiencing homelessness have joined Housing Executive staff at a special advice clinic in Enniskillen as part of this year’s Homelessness Awareness Week. Providing an opportunity for local people to access housing, finance, cost-of-living, and benefits advice, the clinic was held at Enniskillen Library on Wednesday, December 6. To read more on this […]
Shane MacGowan was an ‘innovator’ – Fr Brian
FR Brian D’Arcy feels that Shane MacGowan’s legacy will be how he ‘bridged an amazing gap’ within the music scene in Ireland and further afield. Following a long battle with illness, Mr MacGowan passed away at his home in Dublin, surrounded by family, aged 65 years old. The Kent-born singer was an adopted son of […]
Over £1k of clothes stolen in Enniskillen
POLICE are investigating a possible link between a shoplifting incidents in Enniskillen and Armagh, in which thousands of pounds worth of clothes were stolen. On Wednesday, November 29, police received a report that around £1,100 worth of clothing had been stolen from a shop at Quay Pass in the county town. “Two men were reported to […]
Top award for Derrylin’s Encirc
DERRYLIN-based business Encirc said they’re ‘very proud’ after they picked up one a top accolades at a Belfast awards ceremony which honoured and celebrated the most sustainable businesses in Ireland. Encirc – which is one of the largest glass bottle producing companies in Europe – achieved platinum accreditation at the Northern Ireland Environmental Benchmarking Survey event in […]
Poetry collection vividly recalls Enniskillen’s past
A COLLECTION of poetry has shone a new light on the many characters and places from Enniskillen’s past. Called ‘Enniskillen Twenty Poems’, the online collection of poetry was written and published recently by Kevin Quinn. Born and raised in Queen’s Street in Enniskillen, his poems range from ‘The Erne Laundry’ to ‘Mercers’ Window’, but it’s ‘Carol Singers’ that might best evoke Enniskillen of days gone […]
Slieve Russell expected to go on market in new year
THE SLIEVE Russell Hotel is expected to be put on the market early next year, with a price tag of €30 million (£26 million). As reported by the Herald back in May, the Ballyconnell hotel is expected to be the latest in a number of hospitality establishments once owned by Seán Quinn to be put up […]