It’s been 25 years since the world ushered in the year 2000, and those little bundles of joy born in the first moments of the new millennium are now stepping into adulthood. Among them is Marc McCusker, born on New Year’s Day at the Erne Hospital in Enniskillen. Today, Marc is a vehicle technician at Donnelly’s […]
Fermanagh pays tribute to GAA referee John Murphy
THE Derrygonnelly and Fermanagh community has united in grief following the death of well-known GAA referee and father-of-three, John Murphy, who passed away on New Year’s Eve after a battle with cancer. Formerly of Rosnarick Close in Derrygonnelly and more recently of Rossview in Lisnaskea, Mr. Murphy died in the Palliative Care Unit in Omagh. […]
Farmer condemns ‘cruel’ attacks on sheep in Fermanagh
A LOCAL farmer has condemned recent dog attacks on sheep, calling it ‘cruel to see animals suffering’ after several ewes and lambs were injured or killed in separate incidents in Garrison and Tempo. Sheep farmers in Fermanagh are on high alert following the attacks, which have resulted in ewes being killed and several lambs suffering […]
BREAKING: St Michael’s College principal to stand down
THE principal of St Michael’s College in Enniskillen has informed his staff that he will be stepping down at the end of the school year. Mark Henry, who took on the role of principal in 2016, will step down from his role in June. Originally from Derry, Mr Henry joined the teaching staff at St […]
Calls to remove Israeli flags in Enniskillen
A LOCAL councillor has urged the police and Department for Infrastructure (DfI) to remove Israeli flags displayed around Enniskillen, claiming they are ‘contentious and cause division’ in the area. Sinn Féin’s Dermot Browne raised concerns after several Israeli flags were erected in Chanterhill, Enniskillen. “I seconded a proposal to write to DfI and the PSNI […]
Council reject push to elevate status of Clogher show
ATTEMPTS to elevate the Clogher Valley Show to flagship event status were firmly dismissed at the monthly meeting of Mid Ulster District Council. Clogher Valley councillor Frances Burton proposed that the annual agricultural showcase, one of the district’s largest events, be recognised as a key highlight in the council’s calendar. She suggested that granting it […]
SEFF chairman awarded MBE
ERIC Brown, chairman of the South East Fermanagh Foundation (SEFF), has been awarded an MBE in the King’s New Year Honours List for his services to the community in Fermanagh. Originally from Derrygonnelly and now living in Maguiresbridge, Mr Brown has dedicated much of his life to supporting victims and survivors of The Troubles through […]
MLAs focus on infrastructure, healthcare, economy in 25
THE North’s MLAs are facing scrutiny after backing a motion that will see a ten per-cent increase in the running costs of the NI Assembly, along with a pay rise for themselves. The decision, which will raise the Assembly’s operational budget from £5.7 million to £64.2 million, is set to take effect from April 2025. […]
A Christmas tale at Killadeas
MEMBERS and staff at Killadeas Day Care Centre and the Fermanagh Fun Farm recently teamed up for a special performance of well-known play ‘Christmas Past, Present and Future’. The shows took place in the large animal shed at Fermanagh Fun Farm, with the rescue ponies, horses and donkeys all contributing to this unique atmosphere of […]
Nathan Carter brings Christmas cheer to carol service
COUNTRY music star Nathan Carter brought the festive fever to St Michael’s Parish Church where he was joined by representatives from local schools. 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 […]