SOME of the leading Country music stars from Fermanagh and across the North are set to link up for a special show at the Kinawley Community Centre next month. On Friday, February 16, the popular venue will host a ‘Valentines Country Night’, with popular Country music singer and critic Sean Wallace confirmed as the MC […]
MS sufferer’s anger at Blue Badge bureaucracy
THERE have been calls for the powers-that-be in charge of Blue Badges to “use some common sense,” after a local MS sufferer’s re-application for his badge was significantly delayed and he now needs to be reassessed. Cllr Victor Warrington, who has multiple sclerosis, has been a Blue Badge holder for ten years as he has mobility issues due to a life-long […]
WATCH: People take to the picket lines in Enniskillen!
Non-teaching staff including clerical, cleaning, catering, classroom assistants and IT workers from schools across Fermanagh protest along the Irvinestown Road in Enniskillen during today’s 24-hour strike action. Watch our video below! To read more on this story see this week’s Fermanagh Herald. Can’t get to the shop to collect your copy? No problem! You can […]
GALLERY: Indian community celebrates Christmas in style
IT was festive celebrations with a difference in Enniskillen recently when Fermanagh’s Indian community enjoyed a night of song, dance and food. The Fermanagh Indian Association has 330 members and many of them attended the big occasion at St Michael’s Scout Centre. Our photographer, Andrew Paton, captured some of the action from the special night of celebration. Check […]
March and rally to make impact
PLANS have been finalised for the major march and demonstration in Enniskillen tomorrow (Thursday) in support of the public sector workers’ strike for pay parity. The strike action will be mainly made up of public sector workers in health, education, transport and other public services across the North, while token shows of solidarity are expected from trade union members […]
GALLERY: On the catwalk for Mount Lourdes Show
THERE was plenty of glitz and glamour on show as the pupils at Mount Lourdes Grammar School in Enniskillen showcased their formal dresses and outfits at a special school assembly. Our photographer, Andrew Paton, was on hand to capture the action as it happened. Make sure and check out our online gallery below! To read […]
Memories of Coa book is a huge Christmas hit
THERE was many a happy face around the Christmas tree in Coa this year, with local man Tony Harte’s new nostalgia-filled book proving a big hit with gift shoppers. Packed full of old photos and stories of years gone by, ‘School Days in the Rocky Hills of Coa’ looks back at memories of Coa National School, […]
Local council rejects free portrait of King Charles
MEMBERS of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council have rejected an invitation from the Cabinet Office to receive a free portrait of King Charles. A proposal to accept the portrait was put forth by DUP Omagh councillor, Errol Thomson, who argued that the monarchy transcends politics, and the invitation was not a political gesture. UUP councillor […]
Excitement building for Lisnaskea panto
SOME of the most well-known faces in Lisnaskea are set to put their acting talents to the test this weekend as they bring pantomime ‘Little Green Riding Hood’ to life on stage at the parish hall. For two nights, on Friday 5 January 2024 and Sunday 7 January 2024, members of the Lisnaskea Emmett’s GFC […]
Carter’s fans throw underwear on stage
FERMANAGH’S Country music star Nathan Carter has said that he ‘gets a laugh’ as he revealed that a number of his female fans regularly throw their underwear on stage at his gigs. Since he relocated to Fermanagh in 2008, the Liverpudlian has become a big hit with Country music fans, headling concerts and shows in […]