FARMERS in Fermanagh are fearing that the implementation of the inheritance tax proposals in the UK could “accelerate rural decline” in the county as the clock ticks down to the changes in April. From April 2026, farms worth more than £1 million will face a inheritance tax rate of 20 per-cent, with calls increasing for […]
Stafford’s men deserve ‘huge credit’ after Dundela win
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By Aaron Hassard WITH the pain of conceding late goals last season still etched in the mind of Ballinamallard United boss Mark Stafford, James McGrath’s late winner over Dundela felt all the sweeter. McGrath scored both goals for the Mallards either side of an Ewan Kelly leveller at the break to continue Ballinamallard’s intimidating home […]
Over £27,000 raised in memory of Martina McMahon
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THE family of the late Martina McMahon said they were “overwhelmed by the support” after they raised over £27,000 for a cancer charity, in her memory, following a number of fundraising efforts. Ms McMahon, a mother-of-two, who was a stalwart of Roslea Shamrocks GAA club in Fermanagh and Trillick St Macartan’s in Tyrone, passed away […]
Parker and Barrett lead Belcoo to semi-final
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LGFA IFC Quarter-Final Belcoo2-16 Newtownbutler0-9 By Martin McBrien SECOND half goals from Ciara Parker and Sinead Barrett was key for Belcoo as they prevailed to the Fermanagh LGFA Intermediate Football Championship semi-final following victory over Newtownbutler. The first half was a real see-saw affair, with both sides having to work hard for scores after an opening […]
South West GP Foundation celebrates tenth anniversary
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LOCAL health professionals turned out to the Manor House Country Hotel outside Enniskillen today (Wednesday) to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the South West GP Foundation. A special celebration event was organised at the hotel, with Northern Ireland Health Minister, Mike Nesbitt, delivering a keynote address to congratulate the group on its many achievements. Established […]
Enniskillen boxer counting down to professional debut
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ENNISKILLEN boxer Rhys Owens said he’s “getting everything done right” as he prepares to make his professional debut in three weeks when he headlines a major night of boxing in Letterkenny. The 23-year-old has been named on the card for the ‘Rumble in the Hills: Rising Stars’ night which is set to take place at […]
‘Line of Duty’ star Nigel preparing for new series
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FERMANAGH actor Nigel Boyle, who rose to fame following his starring role in ‘Line of Duty’, is set to be cast in a much-anticipated and a star-studded new ITV police drama. The Roslea man, who lives in England with his wife Lainy and two children, has been confirmed as one of the cast for ‘The Blame’, which […]
NIE confirm no power outages in Enniskillen
A recent map error on the Northern Ireland Electricity (NIE) website led to confusion among residents in Fermanagh, with many believing a power outage was affecting the area. However, NIE has since confirmed to the Fermanagh Herald that there are no known outages in Fermanagh at this time, attributing the alert to a technical issue […]
Smyth hat-trick fires Harps to Fermanagh LGFA SFC final
LGFA SFC Semi-Final Derrygonnelly 4-14 Tempo 3-05 By Martin McBrien DERRYGONNELLY weathered a strong Tempo effort at St Joseph’s Park in Ederney on Saturday afternoon to book their place in the Fermanagh LGFA Senior Football Championship Final. Tempo’s Cadhla Bogue got the first score of the game with a third minute point, but Derrygonnelly responded […]
SWAH campaign continues unabated in Fermanagh
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THE Save Our Acute Services (SOAS) campaign group is continuing its efforts to connect with communities across the region, with more public meetings planned for October as part of its ongoing fight to protect and restore emergency general surgery (EGS) at the SWAH. With community concern still high and the future of the service uncertain, […]