IT’S been hailed as a “game changer” for the local tourism industry, and it’s been strongly supported by the Dublin government on its southern side, but once again the Enniskillen to Sligo greenway has been snubbed by Stormont. This week Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins announced £1.9 million in funding for “greenways and active travel projects” […]
Warning as fake £20 notes circulating
BUSINESSES and employees in Fermanagh are being urged to be on the look out for fake £20 notes, which have been doing the rounds locally. Police have received several reports of counterfeit Bank of England notes being passed to local retailers over the past week. Supt Robert McGowan said all the reports followed a similar pattern. […]
Fermanagh club mourns death of ‘wonderful’ Keith Becket
TRIBUTES have poured in following the death of the much-loved Keith Beckett who was remembered by a local club as an “extremely talented footballer.” “It is with great sadness that we have to inform everyone of the death of our former player, club captain, supporter, Keith Beckett,” a statement from Irvinestown Wanderers Football Club read. […]
FLASHBACK FRIDAY… Fashion show fever hits Fermanagh!
Do you recognise anyone who appears in this week’s ‘Flashback Friday’ gallery? Tag them in our Facebook post! 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 download a copy straight to your device by following this link… Subscribe to […]
‘Unsafe’ Fermanagh bus route changed
THE bus route around Monea will be changed after major concerns were raised over the safety of young children and passengers, in a welcome relief to families in the surrounding areas. Fermanagh and South Tyrone MLA, Jemma Dolan, recently revealed that she had been in discussions with Translink and the Department for Infrastructure over the […]
Fermanagh Camino fever sweeps into town
A LARGE crowd is expected to turn out next week when the much-anticipated three-day Fermanagh Camino event takes place in the county to raise money for a local support charity. Kicking off on April 6, the walk invites participants to explore the landscapes of Fermanagh, beginning at the serene shores of Lough Derg and culminating […]
Comedian Delamere to return to Fermanagh
LOCAL comedy fans are in for a major treat when the hugely popular Neil Delamere returns to the Ardhowen Theatre to entertain the crowd and attendance “in his own inimitable way”. The Offaly comedian, who established himself through his many appearances on the popular show ‘The Blame Game’, confirmed that he’s top stop off in Enniskillen […]
Fermanagh women share experiences of misogyny
By Annie Flynn FERMANAGH women have been speaking out on their experiences of harassment from men in public, and have raised concerns over the real-life consequences of growing online misogyny. Two local women, who have asked to remain anonymous, have spoken to the ‘Herald about recent encounters that left them feeling uncomfortable. “I was attending an event recently […]
Health regulator pays tribute to Fermanagh campaigners
THE HEALTH regulator has spoken out in praise for the work of Fermanagh campaigners, Save Our Acute Services (SOAS). Speaking at a recent meeting of the Stormont Health Committee, chief executive of Regulation and Quality Improvement Authority (RQIA) Briege Donaghy, said she was in regular contact with SOAS members. Ms Donaghy had been asked about the disappointment felt […]
Plans progressing for Enniskillen aeropark
FRESH plans have been submitted to build a new holiday destination at St Angelo Airport, which it is hoped will attract aviation enthusiasts to the area. A planning application had been submitted this time last year for the development of ten self-catering ‘hanger homes’ a the Enniskillen airport. That plan also included the development of a private clubhouse, […]