“We must all stand together to reject the reprehensible behaviour and violence we have seen in recent days.”
SF councillor bullied as a child for English accent
A LOCAL councillor who grew up in England has opened up about his own experience of racism as a child, including from others right here in Fermanagh. During a discussion at a recent council meeting on how to best show support for George Floyd, the black man murdered by police in the US just over […]
Enniskillen Castle to be lit up for George Floyd
ENNISKILLEN Castle is to be lit up yellow in memory of George Floyd, who was killed by police in Minneapolis at the end of May, sparking protests for racial justice both across the US and across the world. It is also hoped the Council will soon open a book of condolences to the 46-year-old, pictured […]
‘Subtle’ racism becoming a problem in Fermanagh says SF councillor
FERMANAGH District Council’s Debbie Coyle has told the Herald she has come across a lot of instances where non-nationals who have settled here have been subject to racism, either out in the community or at work.
‘People here are friendly, but you still hear racist comments’
“PEOPLE have been friendly – but I have heard of some racists comments towards other Chinese people here.”
Racism in county: Polish national speaks out
Police statistics reveal a total of 25 racial incidents in the last two years.