Aghavea Aughintaine Parish in Brookeborough hosted a special Jubilee Mass on Sunday (June 20) for parish priest Canon Dawson who is celebrating 60 years in ministry this year.

A LETTER from grassroots Fermanagh Gaels calling on Taoiseach Micheál Martin to “take the lead” in planning discussions around a Shared Ireland has been signed by nearly 1,000 people in the county.

A BUSINESS owner has called for investment in Belcoo to help alleviate ongoing issues around parking and speeding in the village.

THE heartbroken sister of the late Lewis Crawford has paid tribute to an "amazing" brother who was known for his great sense of humour and big heart.

THE popular Lady of the Lake Festival is returning this year with a mini festival featuring an exciting programme of socially distanced events.

THIS week’s walk of the week takes us back to Castle Archdale Forest for the Tom's Island Walk.

KESH is well represented in Miss Northern Ireland this year as a second finalist from the village has been selected, with Chloe Simms (22) competing in the competition in autumn.

A MEETING of prominent business people in the Enniskillen Hotel took place on Monday evening where they discussed last week’s decision by Fermanagh and Omagh District Council’s Planning Committee to approve planning for the Lakelands Retail and L...

A FERMANAGH native 'braved the shave' recently, in memory of three special people, choosing to lose her locks for a fundraiser close to her heart.

THE decision to approve plans for Lakelands Retail and Leisure Park in Enniskillen has been welcomed by the developer Elm Grange.

Amid the shenanigans of the abrupt end to Edwin Poots leadership of the DUP, a Republican friend asked me this question: “What is the big fear of the Irish language?”

A BUS stop where schoolchildren get off a bus before having to cross the road to get picked up has come one step closer to getting a new pick-up and set-down area.

A LOCAL man has spoken out about about the length of time his elderly father had to wait to be seen by a doctor whilst attending the A&E department at the South West Acute Hospital (SWAH) in Enniskillen recently.

The family of the late Fermanagh native Gordon Dunne, a former Democratic Unionist Party MLA for North Down has paid tribute to a people person with a “warm” and “pleasant” personality.

WITH one week of a consultation period left for the Irish Language Policy of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council, Irish speakers in the district are being encouraged to have their voices heard before the July 1 deadline.

Northern Ireland’s Covid-19 vaccination centres, including the Lakeland Forum in Enniksillen, are now offering first dose appointments to everyone aged 18 and over, as part of the drive to get as many people vaccinated as quickly as possible.

A vaccine international certification scheme will go live in Northern Ireland by – or before – July 19, the Department of Health has announced.

A FERMANAGH man has been remanded in custody after he breached his bail conditions last weekend.

A COUPLE who lost their baby girl 11 weeks after she was born are grateful for the support they’ve received following her passing, and are overwhelmed by the neighbours who fundraised for two important causes in her memory.

COMMUNITIES Minister Deirdre Hargey visited Fivemiletown Library last Tuesday in advance of work to build a new library on the existing site at Main Street.

WORK has commenced on the development of a 5km (approximate distance) looped route path in the Devenish area of Enniskillen to facilitate shared use for walking, running and cycling.

Roslea Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann and the Fermanagh Comhaltas County Board are delighted to launch the Fermanagh Fleadhfest 2021 online production which will be available on Facebook from 3pm on Friday, June 25.

Costcutter on The Diamond in Enniskillen town centre is closing in August, with a “large English multiple” expected to take up the lease of the premises at Townhall Street in October or November.

THE Western Health and Social Care Trust (WHSCT) has launched a new resource aimed at encouraging young people to support their own wellbeing, entitled ‘Young Person’s Mental Health – A Guide’.

A MAN who denied he was using his mobile phone whilst driving home has been found guilty of the charge at Enniskillen Magistrates Court.

Adverts will be subject to heavier online restrictions and a 9pm television watershed from the end of next year.

From fears over the lives of staff and customers, to the devastating financial impact of the lockdowns, the next episode of UTV’s current affairs programme, ‘Up Close’, looks at how Northern Ireland’s hospitality sector is navigating its way ...

Today will be the second review since international travel resumed on May 17 amid reports of a shake up to the travel system.

A COUNTY Cavan man has been handed a fine and penalty points after he was detected driving with no insurance.

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A shortage of workers in harvesting, manufacturing and HGV drivers means many suppliers are struggling to stock shelves.

A LACK schoolgirl has become a bit of a celebrity among her classmates after winning a Province-wide art competition.

NOT every young actor who auditions for the National Youth Theatre can be guaranteed a place. In fact, out of the 3,000 to 4,000 applications annually, only 180 of the best get t go on the prestigious summer drama course.

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AN ENNISKILLEN man has been fined for breaching Coronavirus regulations.The court heard that on February 6, police attended a party at a house in Derrychara.

A COUNTY Tyrone farmer was sentenced at Omagh Magistrates’ Court for two offences under the Environmental Impact Assessment (Agriculture) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2007.

Public Health England has confirmed 169 cases of the new strain have been detected since the first positive case was identified on May 21.

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport announced the would be looking into the move on Wednesday.

The popular kindness post box has been journeying around Fermanagh since it's conception a few months ago.

Matt Hancock confirmed the change would allow fully vaccinated Brits to travel to amber and red list countries with no quarantine.

AN ENNISKILLEN man who allegedly wounded another male has been returned for trial at the Crown Court.

Born in Portadown in 1835, British Diplomat Sir Robert Hart became Inspector General of China’s Maritime Customs Service during the Qing Dynasty.

A WOMAN who was detected driving 40mph over the speed limit has avoided a driving disqualification.

Magheraveely Community Development Association hosted a small Covid-friendly gathering last Friday (June 18) to launch their newest facility 'The Sunshine Cabin'.

A LISBELLAW man has entered guilty pleas to a raft of drug and driving offences.

The emergency alerts will be sent to some Android devices on Tuesday 22 June between 1pm and 2pm.

THE family of the late Nuala McLaughlin, who passed away last year following a battle with Covid-19, have arranged a 5k walk in memory of the late social worker.

The plans come as Downing Street and the Treasury are debating how to pay for the spike in public spending during the pandemic.

FERMANAGH Musical Theatre (FMT) recently announced the cast of its upcoming musical, ‘Curtains’, as the local theatre company plans for its first live post-lockdown production in August.