‘TIS the season for charity and giving, and once again this year Fermanagh’s very own Caritas choir is leading the way with its seasonal spirit. The fundraising choir is not only set to bring festive cheer to the community this December with two special Christmas concerts, it will once again be supporting worthy causes while doing […]
Mulitple drug detections over the weekend in Fermanagh
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By Callum McGuigan FERMANAGH residents have raised concerns over the amount of drug seizures in the district, following a number of recent seizures of Class A and B substances. On Sunday evening police arrested a man for alleged road traffic offences in Tempo and had a warrant to search his house. Found inside was a quantity […]
Rippey rifles home winner in battle of the Rangers
F&W Division One Enniskillen Rangers…1 Killen Rangers…0 By Jonathan Hogan CONOR Rippey burst forward from left back and rifled the winner through Alan Buchanan’s legs to settle a bruising all-Rangers affair at The Ball Range on Saturday. The decisive moment, deep into the second half, had its roots in neat, patient build-up. Mark White sparked […]
Fermanagh man ordained as new deacon
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A FERMANAGH man has become the youngest serving member of the Church of Ireland clergy. Rev Scott E Elliott (29) was ordained a deacon during the summer and has now graduated with his Masters in Theology from Trinity College. The Lisbellaw man is the first former student in Erne Integrated College’s history to be ordained. His path to ministry has been shaped […]
New Fermanagh GAA chairman lays down the gauntlet
THE new Fermanagh GAA county chairman laid down the gauntlet to clubs in the county to “drive things forward and come up with solutions” to promote and enhance local Gaelic games. History was made at the South West College in Enniskillen on Monday night, when John McGovern became the first member of Derrygonnelly Harps GFC […]
Storm Bram is causing power outages across Fermanagh
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Homes across Fermanagh are without power as Storm Bram takes hold. The county has been rattled by the storm, which has damaged some power lines and left residents without electricity. Outages have been reported in Lisnaskea, Ballindarragh, Rosslea, Blaney, and Ederney, affecting thousands of customers. Northern Ireland Electricity (NIE) said: “Due to the number of […]
Fermanagh GAA county team expenses rise by £97,000
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FERMANAGH’S county team expenses increased by £97,897 over the past 12 months, the ‘Herald understands. Katie Crudden, from Crudden Dolan Ltd, confirmed that the county team expenses for Fermanagh GAA for 2025 stands at £596,412, which is a significant jump from £498,515 for 2024. In a breakdown delivered to the County Convention on Monday, it […]
Fermanagh pupils enjoy trip to Stormont
LOCAL MLA Jemma Dolan welcomed 30 pupils from St Columban’s Primary School in Belcoo to Stormont last week. The visit gave the pupils an opportunity to see the Assembly in action, with Ms Dolan noting how eager the young visitors were to learn about the work carried out on behalf of local communities. “It’s always […]
SWAH crisis ‘dangerous’, campaigners warn
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“This is not sustainable. It is dangerous.” That was the stark warning delivered by Save Our Acute Services (SOAS) secretary Helen Hamill as Stormont’s health committee met in the South West Acute Hospital (SWAH) on Thursday to hear directly from campaigners and senior Western Trust officials. Ms Hamill reminded committee members that, despite repeated appeals, […]
Santa Paws Christmas Fayre this Saturday in Irvinestown
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Get ready for a festive day of fun as the Santa Paws Christmas Fayre takes place this Saturday in the Delaney Suite at Mahon’s Hotel, Irvinestown, kindly supported by Joe Mahon. The event is dog-friendly, offers FREE entry, and runs from 12 noon to 4pm, making it the perfect weekend outing for families and their […]