HARVEST Festival makes a welcome return to Florence Court this October, promising a weekend filled with food, crafts, and entertainment. Organised by National Trust Fermanagh, in partnership with Tully Mill Restaurant, this year’s event is shaping up to be a true celebration of local produce and talent. The event takes place on Saturday 26 and […]
Fermanagh job fair to take place in Enniskillen today
A SPECIAL job fair is set to take place in Enniskillen today (Thursday) in a bid to curb and reduce local unemployment rate and help maintain that the “local economy remains strong”. People are who are currently unemployed are being encouraged to turn out to the Fermanagh Lakeland Forum for the Fermanagh Job Fair, which […]
Fermanagh drama group confirms stage return
EXCITEMENT is building in Garrison and throughout Fermanagh as the talented cast of the Gillaroo Players prepares to unite for a performance which has been “a long-time in the planning”. The cast will bring their version of well-known comedy ‘Wedding Fever’ to life at the Gillaroo Centre in Garrison tomorrow night (Thursday) and it’ll run for […]
Council urged to pause Fermanagh Lakeland Forum plans
THE REDEVELOPMENT of the Lakeland Forum could cost every man, woman and child in the Fermanagh and Omagh area around £300 each, the Herald can reveal. Work had been expected to begin on the project this month, however, the Council has now been urged to immediately halt all decisions on the development and pause the project until local rate-payers […]
Ipswich’s McKenna backs Enniskillen cancer centre
IPSWICH Town boss Kieran McKenna has called on local residents to support Cancer Focus’ regional cancer support centre in Enniskillen which will leave “a lasting impact for generations.” The Enniskillen man, who is manager of the Premier League side, is the latest big name to support the ambitious programme, which will provide vital help to local cancer […]
Fermanagh pensioner feels he is being ‘left to die’
A LOCAL pensioner has told the Herald he feels like he is being “left to die” on his own, due to long delays in getting the help he desperately needs. He also feels those responsible for providing the care he needs “don’t care” that he is struggling so much on his own. David Mace is […]
Fermanagh residents’ anger at Royal Mail delays
RESIDENTS have been left furious after “significant delays and missed deliveries” with letters and parcels from Royal Mail have been reportedly locally, with the company under major pressure. A senior postman in Fermanagh recently told the Herald that the local Royal Mail branch is struggling to cope with the demand on its services and employees are […]
Fermanagh saddened at death of much-loved John Quinn
TRIBUTES have poured in from across Fermanagh following the death of well-known and hugely respected solicitor John Quinn. Mr Quinn, who ran his own law firm in Belmore Street in Enniskillen, passed away following a battle with illness. A passionate GAA man, Mr Quinn was deep rooted in the Enniskillen Gaels GAA club. He took […]
Father-of-five dies in Fermanagh road collision
THE Fermanagh community has been plunged into deep sadness and shock following the death of father-of-five Daniel Lavelle who died tragically yesterday (Wednesday). The Police Service of Northern Ireland confirmed that Mr Lavelle, from the Donagh area, died following a two-vehicle road traffic collision which occurred in Lisnaskea. “Police received a report at approximately 5.30pm […]
GALLERY: Back to school for Fermanagh’s Olympic heroes!
A SPECIAL celebration took place at St Michael’s College in Enniskillen yesterday (Tuesday) when the school honoured the success of Irish Olympic rowers Ross Corrigan and Nathan Timoney. The Fermanagh rowers, fresh off the back of the Paris Olympic Games, enjoyed meeting the students at St Michael’s College, as well as overseeing a rowing challenge […]