SOME Fermanagh pre-schools “have not yet reached their maximum capacity” as parents have been left anxiously waiting news on whether their child will be given a school place in September. Calls had been increasing for more support locally, with the Northern Ireland Education Minister, Paul Givan, revealing that there would be an extra 276 places […]
Dr Treacy to feature in aesthetic documentary
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GARRISON doctor Patrick Treacy said he is “honoured to contribute” to a leading documentary which will explore the growth of aesthetic medicine across the world and the role it plays. Dr Patrick Treacy, who rose to fame after he formed a relationship with pop music icon Michael Jackson, will feature in a new documentary ‘LOOKS’ […]
Award for ‘tireless advocate’ Fiacre
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ENNISKILLEN’S Fiacre O’Donnell has been praised for his ‘vision, determination and pioneering approach to sustainability’ after he was named as Business Leader of the Year. Mr O’Donnell, who works as Director of Sustainability at Fermanagh business Encirc, picked up one of the top awards at the recently held Irish News Workplace and Employment Awards. Businesses […]
Fermanagh worst for water pollution
FERMANAGH has the worst record for water pollution incidents anywhere in the North, new figures have revealed. Data published by the Northern Ireland Environment Agency show there were 213 officially reported water pollution incidents recorded Fermanagh and South Tyrone in 2024. In comparison, only 32 incidents were recorded in East Belfast, 28 in North Belfast, and […]
Move over Newsnight – The Derrylin Diaries are on air
WHILE most 11-year-olds are busy mastering TikTok dances, the P7 class at St Ninnidh’s Primary School, Derrylin are mastering journalism – think Newsnight, but with cuter accents and better snack breaks. The local primary school has launched The Derrylin Diaries podcast hosted by pupils, combining literacy, laughter and local legends in a project to remember. Guided […]
Enniskillen Halloween fireworks controversy reignites
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THE controversy over Enniskillen’s Halloween fireworks display lit up the Council chamber once again last week, as local representatives pushed to get the event back on the local agenda. However, despite their efforts, councillors have been told that, because members had previously voted against restoring the annual celebration during the rates-setting meeting earlier this year, […]
GALLERY: Enniskillen 10K hailed as major success
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THE Enniskillen Running Club said they were “just delighted” with the success of the 10K event in the town, which saw over 1200 runners from across the county pound around the pavements on Saturday. A large crowd turned out for the annual event, with local runners, Conan McCaughey and Edel Monaghan, claiming the honours in the men […]
Thirty ducks taken from Fermanagh premises
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A LOCAL man has been left ‘quacking up’ after 30 of his rare breed ducks, as well as some of his prize hens, were allegedly stolen from his house in Kesh, heightening fears over an “invasion of space and privacy” in the area. Lee Martin has been breeding poultry near his home for over a year and he […]
Sudden death in Enniskillen ‘not treated as suspicious’
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THE Police has said that the sudden death of a man in Enniskillen yesterday evening (Wednesday) is “not being treated as suspicious”. “Police attended the report of a sudden death of a man in the Drumbawn area of Enniskillen on Wednesday, 18th June,” a statement read. “Enquiries are ongoing and the death is not being […]
Friends remember Michael Kerr as ‘fun-loving’ character
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MICHAEL Kerr has been remembered as a ‘caring and really dependable person’ by his closest friends. Former Northern Ireland international Michael McGovern said Mr Kerr was a ‘fun-loving’ character who left a lasting impression on everyone he met. “Mickey was one of my best friends,” he told the ‘Herald. “We grew up in Enniskillen together […]