Derrygonnelly farmer Karl Kirkpatrick is set to put his singing talents to the test later this when he performs on TG4 talent show ‘Glór Tíre’. The talented musician, who regularly performs alongside Pettigo’s Paul Kelly, is one of eight Country music singers who are set to appear in the new series of the popular programme. […]
Local trade unionist takes to airwaves
A NEW book celebrating 100 years of the Enniskillen Unite Branch has been highlighted in a popular local BBC radio show, Your Place and Mine. Broadcast on Saturday mornings on BBC Radio Ulster and presented by Anne Marie McAleese, the programme celebrates the people, places and stories that make Northern Ireland unique. Former local trade union leader, Jim Quinn, […]
Herald journalist to take on Brendan Dolan in Tempo
FERMANAGH Herald journalist Mark McGoldrick is one of 18 players who are set to take on Brendan Dolan in Tempo as part of a night aiming to raise money for a cancer charity. The Milltown Manor, located in Main Street, Tempo, is staging a ‘Charity Darts Night’ on Friday, February 9, with the Belcoo thrower […]
Celebrating ancient crafts in honour of St Brigid
IT MAY not be a bank holiday on this side of the border, but communities across Fermanagh are preparing to mark St Brigid’s Day tomorrow (Thursday), a national feast with orgins long pre-dating even the Christian saint it celebrates. In schools and homes across the county and its surrounding areas this week, hands will be busy making the traditional crosses […]
A holey show: potholes rise by 90 per cent in Fermanagh
POTHOLED roads in Fermanagh have surged by 90 per cent, new government data has revealed. The data analysed by CompareNI.com shows there were 9,733 potholes recorded on roads in the Fermanagh and Omagh District Council area in 2023, an increase of 90 per cent from the previous year. This was significantly higher than any other council […]
WATCH: Boho singer Maria wows with mash-up of top hits
BOHO singer Maria Cameron’s quickly becoming one of Fermanagh’s leading singers and she’s showcased her vocal talents with a mash-up of a number of hit songs on social media. The Fermanagh singer recently posted a video on Facebook where she’s recorded a version of Sophie Ellis-Bextor’s song ‘Murder on the Dancefloor’, mixed in with Amy Winehouse hit […]
BREAKING: ‘Suspicious object’ found in Newtownbutler
THE Police Service of Northern Ireland are at the scene of a major security alert in Newtownbutler after a ‘suspicious object’ was discovered. “Police are currently at the scene of a security alert in the Drumcru Road/Bun Road area of Newtownbutler following the discovery of a suspicious object. “A number of cordons are in place […]
Tributes paid to ‘Irish Rallying great’ Austin Frazer
THE Fermanagh community and rallying circles across Ireland have been left saddened following the passing of the much-loved Austin Frazer. Formerly of Lough Shore Road in Enniskillen, Mr Frazer passed away yesterday (Thursday) peacefully, surrounded by his family. Mr Frazer was a leading figure in Irish rallying, working alongside some of rallying greats, including Fermanagh’s […]
Carter and Farry part ways after 14 years
AFTER touring Ireland and performing in some of the biggest venues across Europe together for 14 years, Country music star Nathan Carter and his manager John Farry have ‘parted company’. On Sunday, Mr Farry took to Facebook and he released a heartfelt statement confirming the news. “I guess for myself and Nathan Carter, it’s the […]
Time for a Helping Hand
RECENTLY a man asked me out of the blue “Why did you leave the priesthood?” I was taken aback by the directness of his question and replied that I wasn’t cut out for the celibate life. He laughed at my response but that evening I reflected on that difficult decision I made 35 years ago. […]