‘DARKNESS Into Light’ is returning for its 10th year in Lisnaskea. Hosted by The Oak Healthy Living Centre, the event will take place on Saturday May 11 at 4.15am starting from Castle Park Leisure Centre, Lisnaskea. Darkness Into Light is a unique, early morning experience which begins in darkness as thousands of people walk or run a 5km route while […]
Big changes to Enniskillen business scene
THE business merry-go-round has been spinning in Enniskillen lately, with new shops popping up and others moving on. After seven years of operating in Townhall Street, Granny Annie’s bar and restaurant has changed hands. Local businessman David Mahon of David Mahon Properties has taken ownership of the property and it will continue to operate as a bar and restaurant, […]
Housing development plan for Irvinestown
THE FERMANAGH building boom looks set to continue, with plans for another major housing development in the works, this time for almost 60 new homes in Irvinestown. Planning permission for the development on the Scallen Road has been lodged with the local Council by Enniskillen construction company PJ Treacy, with planners recommending giving the application the green light. The […]
Fermanagh singer Jake Carter’s album is a big hit
AFTER releasing his debut album, Fermanagh singer Jake Carter has said his music career is on a ‘crazy rollercoaster’. The Liverpudlian singer recently took a major step in his career by releasing a five-track album, titled ‘Point of You’. Carter’s new album has gone down a treat with music fans from across the island and […]
Conor McGregor shows interest in the Slieve Russell
IRISH billionaires are set to go head -to-head once more as the award-winning Slieve Russell Hotel has returned to the market, with a €35 million (£30 million) price tag. Built and formerly owned by Fermanagh business tycoon Seán Quinn in 1992, the Ballyconnell became one of the leading hotels in Ireland, hosting hundreds of weddings […]
Fermanagh dog Ollie’s back on the road to recovery
THE shocking tale of an emaciated dog broke people’s hearts last month, but it looks like there will be a happy ending to the story. Fermanagh Herald readers were left heartbroken after Bright Eyes Animal Sanctuary revealed the alarming pictures of ‘Ollie’ who had been severely neglected. The Ballinamallard-based organisation launched an online fundraiser to support the ‘round-the-clock care’ needed to […]
Work continues at Fermanagh recycling centre
EXTENSIVE work and development is ongoing at Drummee Recycling Centre as the Council aims to have the project completed ‘as planned by October’. While Drummee Recycling Centre remains operation, major development works have been carried out at the Enniskillen landfill site in a bid to make the facility a more efficient and sustainable place. Dromore firm McCusker Contracts […]
Enniskillen ‘devastated’ at death of Jonny Gibson
THE Enniskillen community has been left ‘devastated’ following the death of the much-loved Jonathan (Jonny) Gibson. Formerly of Derrygiff Enniskillen, Mr Gibson passed away on Monday at the South West Acute Hospital. For the former-police dog handler, sport was a huge part of his life, as the many tributes paid to him proved beyond doubt. A founding member of […]
Twelfth and Lady of the Lake to combine in Fermanagh
THE Twelfth of July and the Lady of the Lake Festival will join forces in Irvinestown this year. Traditionally the festival starts on a Friday, but this year it will commence on Thursday, July 11 as Irvinestown will also be hosting the county’s Twelfth celebrations the next day on Friday, July 12. The festival’s opening night is when the new […]
Herald honours St Aidan’s double Ulster winners
THE Fermanagh Herald paid a special visit to St Aidan’s High School Derrylin today (Wednesday) to present the school with commemorative posters of the McCormack Cup and McEvoy Cup Ulster Schools’ winning teams. Fermanagh Herald, Editor, Ray Sanderson was pleased to acknowledge the team players, management and the entire St Aidan’s High School community on […]