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Wed, 14 Sep 2022 09:55:31 +0100
The Queen's funeral: Trust outlines health and social care arrangements for bank holiday
The Western Health and Social Care Trust has outlined the health and social care services arrangements for the day of the State Funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II (Monday, September 19), which has been declared a bank holiday.

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 07:50:00 +0100
Fivemiletown farmer busy harvesting wheat crop
Farmers throughout the country have been looking at ways of reducing their livestock feeding bills this winter.

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 09:00:59 +0100
Royal Mail first and second class stamps to be scrapped amid major change
Thousands of Royal Mail stamps are set to be unusable withing months as a new system is introduced, with some left set to be thousands out of pocket.

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 09:31:00 +0100
Heinz, Cadbury and Coca-Cola among brands to see Royal Warrant expire after Queen's death
The Queen “passed away peacefully” at Balmoral last week at the age of 96.

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 20:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh man who died in industrial accident named
The man who died in an industrial accident on Monday has been named locally as Mickey Doonan.

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 08:04:37 +0100
Man dies following incident on Doon Mountain, Fermanagh
A man in his 60s has died following an incident in the Doon Road area of Derrylin yesterday evening (September 12).

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 14:34:30 +0100
Enniskillen roadworks to begin next week
Enniskillen motorists are likely to face delays over the next few weeks as road works are set to begin in the County town. Key works will be taking place in Enniskillen as part of the  SGN Natural Gas network expansion.

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 16:05:55 +0100
10 year tourism plan for Fermanagh Lakelands: Have your say
Members of the public are invited to find out more and to have their say on a new 10-year roadmap for tourism in Fermanagh and Omagh at drop-in consultation sessions taking place in Enniskillen and Omagh in September.

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 05:50:00 +0100
Brisk breeding sheep sales at the Ulster Farmers' Mart
Business was brisk at the Ulster Farmers’ Mart recently for the annual sale of breeding sheep, which attracted an entry of more than 2,000 head.

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 15:38:47 +0100
Funerals across the country cancelled on day of Queen's funeral
There us no official ruling to cancel events although the decision has been made to do so in some instances on Monday 19 September.

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 15:59:12 +0100
Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral will see ‘thousands of hospital appointments cancelled’
Some NHS trusts have said that “non-urgent” procedures and clinic appointments should be postponed.

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 21:18:42 +0100
Emergency services attend incident on Fermanagh mountain
Emergency services are currently attending an incident on Doon Mountain, Co. Fermanagh.

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 16:22:24 +0100
Fermanagh man fined for allowing 16-year-old daughter to drive
Police who stopped a car on Belfast Road discovered it was being driven by a 16-year-old female with her father in the passenger’s seat.

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 16:23:53 +0100
Fermanagh man returned to Crown Court on indecent images charges
A man facing 22 charges of making and possessing indecent images of children has been returned to the Crown Court.

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 17:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh Women’s Aid awarded £3K grant from OCN NI
Fermanagh Women’s Aid was awarded a grant of £3,000 by the Open College Network NI (OCN NI) to help assist with a project that will be delivered locally.

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 16:24:32 +0100
Man banned from driving following wife's concern for safety report
A man who was holidaying in Fermanagh with his wife has been banned from driving for one year.

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Aid charity Concern calls on Fermanagh walkers to put best foot forward
Aid charity Concern is calling on local walkers to put their best foot forward and raise money to help families break free from hunger.

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 12:30:00 +0100
Uncovering the legacy of Fermanagh's ancient sweat house ruins
The unimproved grassland had commanding views to the south. The small wet fields, peppered with rushes and gorse, were tough going on heavy ground recently trampled by cattle.

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Covid-19 booster jabs: People aged 65 and over urged to book
Bookings can be done online or over the phone as long as the person had their last Covid jab at least three months ago.

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 09:48:00 +0100
Methodist President of Ireland hoping to support those in ministry during his year in office
The President of the Methodist Church of Ireland hopes he will be able to support those who are in ministry in the church during his year as President.

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 09:39:04 +0100
Queen's funeral bank holiday explained - will I get a day off?
King Charles III approved a bank holiday to take place for the Queen’s funeral as he was proclaimed King on Saturday

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 09:20:00 +0100
There's much to consider from Northern Ireland's 2022 GCSE results, and their breakdown.
With Covid-19 now in the back seat of the car and keeping its mouth shut, the world has waited with bated breath to see how the first exam results since 2019 would fare.

Sun, 11 Sep 2022 12:01:57 +0100
Accession Proclamation for King Charles III to be read in Enniskillen today
Following the death of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, the Accession Proclamation of King Charles III will be read today (Sunday, September 11) at 3pm from the Townhall balcony, Enniskillen.

Sun, 11 Sep 2022 08:21:59 +0100
King Charles III formally declared as King - See pictures of historic Accession Ceremony
See pictures as King Charles III is formally declared King at the historic Accession Council.

Sun, 11 Sep 2022 09:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh people are connected to everyone else facing the same major world problems
“Outside of the two world wars, it is difficult to think of a time when so many in this country have been facing such a direct threat to the way they live.” (Presenter of World At One, BBC Radio 4, August 25.)

Sun, 11 Sep 2022 08:50:00 +0100
Motor enthusiasts raise £24,000 for MND Association
There was a fun-filled day for all of the family last week when the annual Land Rover Fun Day and family carnival was held at Castle Irvine, Necarne, Irvinestown hosted by Trillick Autoparts Centre.

Sun, 11 Sep 2022 08:50:00 +0100
Safeguarding processes strengthened, stress Extern directors
Following recent articles highlighting poor practice and safeguarding issues in recent years, Extern have stressed they strengthened and improved their safeguarding processes.

Sun, 11 Sep 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Dot travels over 3,000 miles to celebrate 90th in Fermanagh
On the edge of Lough Erne, friends old and new gathered to celebrate the 90th birthday of Dorothy ‘Dot’ Leonard, a proud Irish-American who travelled over 3,000 miles from her home of Maryland, to mark her special milestone in Fermanagh, the coun...

Sun, 11 Sep 2022 07:54:00 +0100
Fermanagh Omagh Council due to commence works at Fintona play parks
Fermanagh and Omagh District Council is due to commence works to upgrade Ecclesville and Ashfield Gardens Play Parks in Fintona on Monday, September 12.

Sun, 11 Sep 2022 07:50:00 +0100
Tractors big and small take over Magheraveely
Magheraveely was invaded by tractors of all sizes last month as the annual Tractor Run and fair day took place in the village.

Sun, 11 Sep 2022 07:00:00 +0100
Bishop of Clogher enthronement services in Clogher and Enniskillen cathedrals
The Bishop of Clogher, the Right Revd Dr Ian Ellis will be enthroned at two services this week.

Sun, 11 Sep 2022 08:20:59 +0100
Queen Elizabeth II's funeral date confirmed and will be held at Westminster Abbey
The Earl Marshal, the Duke of Norfolk has confirmed the news.

Sun, 11 Sep 2022 08:22:44 +0100
Bank Holiday announced for Queen's funeral as as King Charles III formally declared
The announcement comes after King Charles III was formally declared as the new monarch following the death of his mother aged 96.

Sat, 10 Sep 2022 19:22:00 +0100
Joy as Headhunters Railway Museum in Enniskillen turns 25
Local railway enthusiasts at Headhunters Railway Museum celebrated their 25th anniversary recently with the visit of Lord Faulkner of Worcester, President of the Heritage Railway Association (UK & Ireland).

Sat, 10 Sep 2022 17:31:00 +0100
Fermanagh doctor researching a breakthrough on prostate cancer
A Fermanagh-born cancer researcher has been awarded £280,000 from Prostate Cancer UK to develop the first-ever personalised radiotherapy treatment for advanced prostate cancer based on men’s genes.

Sat, 10 Sep 2022 07:50:00 +0100
Tour of Fermanagh charity cycle returns after break
The first Tour of Fermanagh sportive and leisure charity cycle since the coronavirus pandemic outbreak proved to be a great success despite the poor weather conditions.

Sat, 10 Sep 2022 07:11:00 +0100
Tributes paid after death of popular Methodist minister
Tributes have been paid following the death of a popular local Methodist minister following his death two weeks prior to his 98th birthday.

Sat, 10 Sep 2022 07:00:00 +0100
‘Building a Sustainable Future’ conference coming to SWC
South West College (SWC) has announced a number of keynote speakers for the upcoming ‘Building a Sustainable Future’ conference which will be taking place over the course of two days at the College’s Erne Campus in Enniskillen on Tuesday, Septe...

Sat, 10 Sep 2022 06:50:00 +0100
Fermanagh beekeepers have done well despite August's mixed weather conditions
Fermanagh Beekeepers have had a bumper honey harvest this year, reflecting the hardiness of our local bees in the face of what, on the whole, has been a cool summer with a couple of short hot spells, writes Ethel Irvine of Fermanagh Beekeepers' Assoc...

Sat, 10 Sep 2022 06:34:00 +0100
Fermanagh poultry farmers ‘always on edge’ at flooding risk
A local poultry business has raised questions regarding drainage following yet moredisruption to their business following flooding at the weekend.

Fri, 09 Sep 2022 15:11:04 +0100
The Queen dies: Council makes announcement on weekend's events in Fermanagh
Fermanagh and Omagh District Council has confirmed that Festival Lough Erne will go ahead as planned following the passing of Her Majesty The Queen due to the nature of its events and activities, which "may provide a positive outlet for reflection".

Fri, 09 Sep 2022 14:38:08 +0100
Clogher Diocese clergymen pay tribute to The Queen following death
Clergymen of the Clogher Diocese have paid tribute to the late monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, following her passing yesterday afternoon (September 8).

Fri, 09 Sep 2022 12:24:38 +0100
The Queen dies: Fermanagh and Omagh Council to open Book of Condolences
A Book of Condolences will open across Fermanagh and South Tyrone for residents who wish to mark the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

Fri, 09 Sep 2022 08:35:00 +0100
Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II has died
Her Majesty The Queen has passed away at the age of 96.

Fri, 09 Sep 2022 18:41:52 +0100
King Charles III makes promise to nation after death of Queen Elizabeth II
King Charles III gave his first address to the nation following the death of Queen Elizabeth II

Fri, 09 Sep 2022 16:45:00 +0100
Denzil McDaniel: Before you Truss in Liz, it’s worth looking at who gave her the keys to Downing Street
There’s a funny post doing the rounds on social media showing some pictures of a horse stuck between the bars of a gate and a car somehow perched on top of a concrete pillar. It includes the line: “Do you ever look at stuff and wonder how it got ...

Fri, 09 Sep 2022 15:45:39 +0100
The Queen dies: Service of prayer and reflection to be held in Enniskillen
A Service of Prayer and Reflection will take place in St. Macartin’s Cathedral, Enniskillen at 6pm on Sunday, September 18 to give thanks for the life and reign of Queen Elizabeth II following Her Majesty's passing.

Fri, 09 Sep 2022 11:29:51 +0100
Queen Elizabeth II: National mourning guidance issued to businesses & sport
The guidance from the Cabinet Office was published Friday morning

Fri, 09 Sep 2022 07:44:00 +0100
Valley Nursing Home: Second health authority snubs questions
A second health authority has snubbed enquiries relating to the Valley Nursing Home's closure, adopting a similar stance to the Department of Health by instructing these should be submitted by Freedom of Information (FOI) request.

Fri, 09 Sep 2022 07:02:00 +0100
Poacher 2022 Jamboree: Friends made from all around world
Fermanagh Ranger Guides were among the 10,000 Guides and Scouts from around the world who recently attended the Poacher 2022 International Guide and Scout Jamboree.



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