Room with a pew: from country church to deluxe home


A CHARMING OLD country church nestled in the heart of county Fermanagh is set for a modern make over. The old stone church building at Pubble is steeped in history. The roadside church located just about one mile outside the village of Tempo overlooks green fields, country roads and a historic graveyard believed to date […]

Fermanagh folk still convinced by powers of ‘the cure’


WHATEVER ABOUT advances in medical knowledge – and the growing interest in alternative health care – there’s still a huge interest in the age-old traditional cures. And none more so than here in Fermanagh. From sore throats to warts, to dealing with chronic pain or stemming the loss of blood, it seems there are cures […]

Muck Truck legend can be the next big thing in stand-up


“IT’S not hard to find inspiration living down here, every corner you turn there’s someone or something that will make you laugh.”  Comedian Mark McCarney is fast becoming a social media sensation, and Fermanagh has been getting a touch in his latest round of Facebook videos.  Speaking to the Herald, the stand up comedian from […]

Kevin’s road to recovery from brain injury after fall


A YOUNG man is working to raise awareness of brain injuries after his life was changed instantly following a tragic accident.  Twenty-year-old Kevin Fee from Tempo, was studying in Belfast when he fell down a flight of stairs, and was left with a serious brain injury which resulted in him having to learn how to […]

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Belfast-bound motorists are warned of traffic delays


  MOTORISTS travelling in the direction of Belfast have been warned to expected delays due to major resurfacing work between Tempo and Clabby. A section of the road outside Tempo is to be resurfaced and and some disruption is expected over the next two weeks. The major resurfacing scheme which will cost £146,000 started this […]