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Tue, 26 Apr 2022 09:33:16 +0100Fermanagh drunk driver 'stumbled' out of his van
A drunk driver who was followed home by police was over twice the legal limit, a court has heard.
Tue, 26 Apr 2022 08:00:00 +0100Tom Elliott: Northern Ireland Protocol claimed to be a ‘political trap’
Ulster Unionist Assembly election candidate Tom Elliott has called on the Republic's government to act on issues surrounding the Northern Ireland Protocol.
Tue, 26 Apr 2022 09:04:32 +0100Millions of UK holidaymakers could see summer holiday cancelled amid passport backlog
As many as five million holidaymakers are said to have delayed renewing their passport during the coronavirus pandemic.
Tue, 26 Apr 2022 08:00:00 +0100Assembly Elections 2022: Jemma Dolan, Sinn Fein
WITH parties and individuals now jockeying for political position as Northern Ireland prepares to hold Assembly elections soon, there’s a lot to consider for an electorate keen to have their voices heard, but perhaps a little uncertain of where the...
Mon, 25 Apr 2022 17:14:08 +0100Uninsured driver was heading to accept job offer
A man who was travelling to a prospective job offer when stopped by police was a provisional driver with no insurance, a court has heard.
Mon, 25 Apr 2022 17:00:00 +0100Easter in Fermanagh: Florence Court National Trust nature trail
THIS Easter, the National Trust hosted Easter-themed nature trails at each of its Fermanagh sites: Castle Coole, Crom and Florence Court.
Mon, 25 Apr 2022 16:00:00 +0100Actress speaks out on her and Matthew Broderick's car accident
Hollywood actress Jennifer Grey has revealed that she still thinks about the 1987 Fermanagh car crash that claimed the lives of two women outside Enniskillen.
Mon, 25 Apr 2022 15:00:00 +0100Children's ward manager at SWAH in Fermanagh retires
After a nursing career spanning 40 years, 33 of which has been in the Children’s Ward at the South West Acute Hospital (SWAH), Irene Kettyle has retired from a job she believes she was “born to do”.
Mon, 25 Apr 2022 09:31:54 +0100Man in Enniskillen received cut wounds during alleged assault
A man was arrested in Enniskillen following an incident last Wednesday in which another man allegedly received cut wounds.
Mon, 25 Apr 2022 08:00:00 +0100Assembly Election: Donal O'Cofaigh, CCLA
WITH parties and individuals now jockeying for political position as Northern Ireland prepares to hold Assembly elections soon, there’s a lot to consider for an electorate keen to have their voices heard, but perhaps a little uncertain of where the...
Mon, 25 Apr 2022 08:00:00 +0100Two Fermanagh projects shortlisted for RICS awards
THE new Erne Campus, of South West College (SWC), and Necarne Castle, have been shortlisted for the RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) Awards 2022.
Mon, 25 Apr 2022 16:00:00 +0100Party calls for teachers to receive mandatory autism training
An Alliance Assembly candidate in Fermanagh and South Tyrone has called on mandatory autism training for teachers to ensure all students receive the support they need.
Mon, 25 Apr 2022 14:00:00 +0100‘The language of Republicanism must be the language of sovereignty’, gathering hears
The Sean MacDiarmada Society Fermanagh held its Annual Easter Commemoration at the Derrylin graveside of Jim Murphy on the 48th anniversary of his killing.
Mon, 25 Apr 2022 16:00:00 +0100Country musician set to bring entertaining show to Ardhowen
Pettigo musician Paul Kelly will be joined by a number of friends from across the local music scene for an entertaining show at the Ardhowen Theatre, Enniskillen next Thursday, April 28.
Mon, 25 Apr 2022 09:52:51 +0100Asda slashes prices and lifts pay in £73m investment plan
Asda slashes prices and increases pay in £73m investment plan. Read more:
Mon, 25 Apr 2022 11:05:00 +0100Council backs move to support Fermanagh tourism recruitment
Fermanagh and Omagh District Council has backed a Motion for the instigation of measures to alleviate staff recruitment difficulties in the Hospitality and Tourism sector, given its importance to the local economy.
Sun, 24 Apr 2022 08:00:00 +0100Well-known local police officer appointed Deputy Lieutenant of Tyrone
A local police officer and community volunteer has described his appointment as Deputy Lieutenant of Co. Tyrone as a “fantastic honour”.
Sun, 24 Apr 2022 08:00:00 +0100‘Regional rebalance’ is a big part of our party manifesto – Eastwood
Underinvestment in the west of Northern Ireland is a big part of the SDLP’s manifesto and the party will look at “rebalancing” the regional economy, the party leader, Colum Eastwood has said.
Sun, 24 Apr 2022 08:00:00 +0100Fermanagh community activist to host election hustings event
A Fermanagh community activist will host a hustings event ahead of the Assembly election.
Sun, 24 Apr 2022 08:00:00 +0100‘Irish Unity benefits all of our people,’ Áine Murphy tells Donagh gathering at commemoration
In her speech at the Easter Commemoration in Donagh, Sinn Féin Assembly candidate Áine Murphy told those in attendance the “division of this island has held back our true potential for far too long”.
Sun, 24 Apr 2022 08:00:00 +0100New Rector is welcomed to the Grouped Parishes of Garrison
The Grouped Parishes of Garrison, Slavin, Belleek and Kiltyclogher in Clogher Diocese welcomed their new Rector, the Rev. Rebecca Guildea, at the Service of Institution on Thursday April 7.
Sun, 24 Apr 2022 08:00:00 +0100Holy Trinity PS: 'Food for thought' at Fermanagh school
The Chair of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council, Councillor Errol Thompson, recently visited Holy Trinity Primary School, Enniskillen to view its very successful School’s Food Project, that was set up through funding provided by the Council.
Sun, 24 Apr 2022 08:00:00 +0100Assembly Elections 2022: Rosemary Barton, UUP
WITH parties and individuals now jockeying for political position as Northern Ireland prepares to hold Assembly elections soon, there’s a lot to consider for an electorate keen to have their voices heard, but perhaps a little uncertain of where the...
Sun, 24 Apr 2022 08:00:00 +0100Fermanagh Choral Society: Concert delights at church
On the evening of Palm Sunday, great numbers of people came out to enjoy an evening of music as Fermanagh Choral Society performed ‘A Requiem for All’ at St. Michael’s Church in Enniskillen.
Sat, 23 Apr 2022 08:00:00 +0100Tributes to Fermanagh boater following tragic death
There was shock and sadness across the boating community in Fermanagh this week following the tragic death of one of its most esteemed members.
Sat, 23 Apr 2022 08:00:00 +0100Injured Enniskillen woman taken to hospital in car after being told no ambulances available
A woman who was badly injured in a fall and had broken her ankle had to be brought to A&E in a car after being told it would be several hours before an ambulance was available.
Sat, 23 Apr 2022 08:00:00 +0100Easter in Fermanagh: Fun at Forthill Park
After a changeable Easter weekend, the sun shone brightly on Easter Monday, encouraging hundreds of people to come out and enjoy the eggs-citing festivities at Forthill Park in Enniskillen as the annual Easter Monday Picnic in the Park returned after...
Sat, 23 Apr 2022 08:00:00 +0100Assembly Elections 2022: Deborah Erskine, DUP
WITH parties and individuals now jockeying for political position as Northern Ireland prepares to hold Assembly elections soon, there’s a lot to consider for an electorate keen to have their voices heard, but perhaps a little uncertain of where the...
Fri, 22 Apr 2022 16:52:00 +0100Fermanagh Easter Commemoration: Councillor questions what has been gained
At the Robert Emmet 1916 Society, Lisnaskea commemoration on Easter Sunday in Rosslea, Independent Councillor Eamon Keenan questioned what has been gained by the Good Friday Agreement and the Peace Process.
Fri, 22 Apr 2022 16:00:00 +0100Denzil McDaniel: The culture of lies is leaving democracy in a dangerous place
Don’t you just hanker for those heady fun days, about three or four short years ago, when the TV news channels went live most afternoon and evenings to the latest shenanigans at the House of Commons as Theresa May tried to get her Brexit withdrawal...
Fri, 22 Apr 2022 15:31:39 +0100Fermanagh and Omagh council services may be disrupted with strike action
There may be some disruption to public services across Fermanagh next week as trade union Unite has served notice on Fermanagh and Omagh District Council that they will be striking.
Fri, 22 Apr 2022 15:00:00 +0100Western Trust says no 'imminent threat' to SWAH
The Western Health and Social Care Trust (Western Trust) has denied reports that the Emergency Department (ED) or General Surgical Service at the South West Acute Hospital (SWAH) is under threat of closing.
Fri, 22 Apr 2022 10:08:00 +0100Fermanagh's school bus driver shortage affecting families
Members of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council have heard a staffing crisis amongst school bus drivers is continuing, despite the Education Authority (EA) assuring that recruitment is ongoing.
Fri, 22 Apr 2022 08:00:00 +0100Unanimous support for Council Motion on review of deaths, domestic violence
Fermanagh and Omagh District Council has unanimously supported a call for the Chief Constable to instigate an independent, strategic review into the handling of all deaths featuring potential domestic violence, particularly those deemed as suicide or...
Fri, 22 Apr 2022 07:00:00 +0100Fermanagh nurse among those attending Irish President's reception
Local woman Frances McGloin was recently a guest at the annual St Patrick’s Day Reception at Áras an Uachtaráin.
Fri, 22 Apr 2022 12:00:00 +0100Relief as 30 Ukrainian refugees arrive safely in Border village
As countries continue to welcome Ukrainians fleeing the Russian invasion of their homeland, Blacklion is the latest village to see war refugees arrive.
Fri, 22 Apr 2022 17:05:00 +0100‘Reform of any travel allowance for private care workers needed’
Aontú Deputy Leader, and a candidate for Fermanagh and South Tyrone in the upcoming Assembly elections, Councillor Denise Mullen has called for private care workers to be afforded the same travel allowance as their counterparts in the Health Trust, ...
Fri, 22 Apr 2022 10:39:02 +0100Fermanagh Genealogy Centre to hold talk on early Christian Irish Missionaries
Fermanagh Genealogy Centre continue their 2021/2022 Talks Programmewith a talk on the role of Irish monks in Europe from Dr. Enzo Farinelli.
Fri, 22 Apr 2022 14:00:00 +0100Swanlinbar Easter event pays tribute to three men and criticises ’foreign governance’
A commemoration was held on Easter Sunday at Mullan, Swanlinbar by Republican Sinn Féin to remember Patrick McManus, John Duffy and James Crossan.
Fri, 22 Apr 2022 11:34:00 +0100Earth Day 2022: the sustainable travel experiences you need to try from Tripadvisor
To mark Earth Day this year, Tripadvisor has rounded up an unforgettable range of sustainable travel experiences.
Fri, 22 Apr 2022 10:34:00 +0100Earth Day 2022: Red Letter Days shares sustainable experiences you need to try
Mark Earth Day this year by getting back to nature with one of these incredible sustainable gift experiences.
Fri, 22 Apr 2022 09:33:32 +0100Outdoor garden furniture sets to suit every budget from The Range, Aldi, Wayfair and B&Q
Outdoor garden sets to suit every budget from The Range, Aldi and B&Q.
Fri, 22 Apr 2022 09:31:37 +0100Lakeland launches Super Savings Event with discounts on KitchenAid, SodaStream and more
Lakeland has launched a Super Savings Event which includes discounts on brands such as KitchenAid, Joseph Joseph and SodaStream.
Thu, 21 Apr 2022 17:00:00 +0100Enniskillen 10K: Fermanagh event cancelled
There is great disappointment in the local community following the news from Fermanagh and Omagh District Council that Enniskillen 10K will not go ahead this year, or is likely return in the future.
Thu, 21 Apr 2022 14:40:21 +0100Man arrested following Enniskillen assaults
A 41-year-old man has been arrested following assaults in Enniskillen on Easter Sunday.
Thu, 21 Apr 2022 14:17:00 +0100Queen's Birthday: Enniskillen Courthouse missing flag
Questions have been raised this afternoon in Enniskillen as the Union Flag remains missing from it's flag pole on Enniskillen Courthouse on what is the Queen's 96th birthday.
Thu, 21 Apr 2022 10:07:35 +0100Sean Quinn calls home Garda search a ‘fishing expedition’
A former billionaire has described a Gardaí search of his house on Wednesday as a “fishing expedition”.
Thu, 21 Apr 2022 15:51:23 +0100Fermanagh ‘transport poverty’ shown in report blasted as ‘shocking’
Northern Ireland Assembly candidate Emma DeSouza has spoken out about the "shocking levels" of transport poverty.
Thu, 21 Apr 2022 09:24:48 +0100Hepatitis outbreak affecting UK children spreads to EU and US - what we know so far
Last week, British officials reported 74 cases of hepatitis, or liver inflammation, found in children since January.
Thu, 21 Apr 2022 08:51:37 +0100Novelty mugs from The Range, IWOOT, Menkind and more to mark National Tea Drinking Day
Until they make National Tea Drinking Day a national holiday, we're simply going to have to celebrate with novelty mugs.