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Tue, 06 Dec 2022 08:10:00 +0000Community fun as the Christmas lights are turned on in Irvinestown
There were busy scenes in the heart of Irvinestown at the weekend as the community gathered for the Christmas lights switch-on ceremony – with Santa himself popping by to add to the fun.
Tue, 06 Dec 2022 08:25:00 +0000Asda Enniskillen ‘in a spin’ for BBC Children in Need
Asda Enniskillen colleagues raised over £400 for BBC Children in Need recently, through an in-store charity cycle and a non-uniform day, with Pudsey himself making a guest appearance.
Mon, 05 Dec 2022 17:47:11 +0000Matthew McCallan: Body found in Fintona believed to be missing teen
A body found this morning (Monday) is believed to be that of missing 15-year-old Matthew McCallan, PSNI has confirmed.
Mon, 05 Dec 2022 14:44:33 +0000Stormont Assembly recalled as DUP rivals urge party to drop boycott
The Stormont Assembly is to be recalled as rival parties attempt to ramp up the pressure on the DUP to end its boycott of powersharing.
Mon, 05 Dec 2022 22:22:00 +0000Top stock and prices at Beef and Lamb Championships
There were some great entries and top prices at the fifth Royal Ulster Premier Beef & Lamb Championships on Tuesday, November 22 at the Eikon Exhibition Centre, Balmoral Park, Lisburn.
Mon, 05 Dec 2022 09:43:00 +0000Quality entry leads to top prices at Clogher’s Christmas Show and Sale
There was plenty of cheer around the ringside at Clogher Valley Livestock Producers recently when they held their annual Christmas show and sale of beef cattle.
Mon, 05 Dec 2022 09:26:57 +0000Are Airfryers cheaper to run than ovens? Which? says yes
Households have been looking for creative ways to offset the soaring cost of living with demand for air fryers rocketing.
Mon, 05 Dec 2022 09:10:00 +0000Toy drive launched by Haldane Fisher in Enniskillen
Leading builders’ merchants, Haldane Fisher, has launched its toy donation appeal to support local families in need this Christmas.
Mon, 05 Dec 2022 17:35:00 +0000Caritas to spread Christmas cheer with charity performances
Thankfully, Christmas 2022 seems to have returned a little bit of normality into people’s lives, and Caritas Choir’s schedule is no exception.
Mon, 05 Dec 2022 17:00:00 +0000Enniskillen-based poet to launch debut poetry collection
As he launches his debut poetry collection next week in Enniskillen, local poet and writer John Monaghan has shared his gratefulness to the writers' groups that have inspired and guided him along his writing path and encouraged him to create this pub...
Mon, 05 Dec 2022 16:02:43 +0000Fine for man who had cannabis in pocket when stopped by police
Police who stopped a car at a checkpoint were handed a bag of cannabis by the driver after they detected a smell of the drug.
Mon, 05 Dec 2022 16:00:00 +0000Drink driver 'panicked' following hit and run
A man involved in a hit-and-run accident before almost crashing into a police car has been disqualified from driving for 16 months.
Mon, 05 Dec 2022 10:30:00 +0000Campsite of the Year award glory for Belcoo site
Rushin House Caravan Park has been named The AA Campsite of the Year, Scotland & Northern Ireland 2022.
Mon, 05 Dec 2022 07:50:00 +0000Beechvale Water charity walk raises over £5,000 for Concern
Beechvale Pure Water and the Concern Worldwide Fermanagh Volunteer Group wish to express their thanks to the many walkers, runners and donors that supported the annual Beechvale Water Walk. Including Gift Aid, an amazing £5,535 was raised.
Mon, 05 Dec 2022 07:40:00 +0000Christmas card to raise funds for Aisling Centre
Like many things we do today, sending and receiving Christmas cards is steeped in history and tradition.
Sun, 04 Dec 2022 10:24:00 +0000Fermanagh security alert: PSNI examining suspicious object
A security alert in Newtownbutler which began on Thursday morning is still ongoing this morning, Sunday December 4, PSNI have confirmed.A PSNI spokesperson said:"A suspicious object located in the Landbrock Road area on Thursday 2 December, following...
Sun, 04 Dec 2022 07:09:00 +0000Further questions raised over extent of Western Trust’s transparency
Questions have been raised over transparency and communications from the Western trust regarding the ongoing issues around emergency surgery at the South West Acute Hospital (SWAH) since they were first raised in October.
Sun, 04 Dec 2022 17:30:00 +0000Councillors want 'brainstorming' sessions to find health solutions
A member of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council has tabled a Motion calling for “brainstorming” sessions of all interested groups to find solutions for health provision, amid a growing crisis for services in the area.
Sun, 04 Dec 2022 16:39:01 +0000Newtownbutler security alert declared a hoax
The security alert in Newtownbutler has ended after the suspicious device was declared a hoax.
Sun, 04 Dec 2022 08:05:00 +0000Announcement of new Rector for Cleenish and Mullaghdun parishes
The Revd Canon Jennifer McWhirter has been nominated by the Board of Nomination and appointed by the Bishop of Clogher to be Rector of the parishes of Cleenish and Mullaghdun, south-west of Enniskillen.
Sun, 04 Dec 2022 16:33:01 +0000Matthew McCallan: PSNI searching for missing 15 year old
PSNI are investigating a missing 15-year- old who was last seen in the Fintona area.
Sun, 04 Dec 2022 07:30:00 +0000New Rector appointed to Carrickmacross group of parishes
A new Rector has been appointed to Carrickmacross, Magheracloone and Ardagh in Clogher Diocese.
Sun, 04 Dec 2022 08:00:00 +0000Brother of Louis Leonard says it is time to build new society here
Louis Leonard’s brother, Ciarán, has said December 15, 1972, is a date that remains etched in his and his family’s mind.
Sun, 04 Dec 2022 07:50:00 +0000Clogher Diocese Mothers' Union event on issue of domestic violence
Clogher Diocese Mothers’ Union (MU) were joined by around 130 people from across the local community for their ‘Walk Together Against Domestic Violence’ event.
Sun, 04 Dec 2022 07:29:00 +0000Have your say on boundary revisions
The Boundary Commission for Northern Ireland (BCNI) has published revised proposals for Parliamentary constituencies in Northern Ireland and commenced the third consultation stage of the 2023 Boundary Review.
Sun, 04 Dec 2022 07:25:00 +0000Maguiresbridge Camera Club celebrates its 10th anniversary
Members of Maguiresbridge Camera Club recently celebrated the club's 10th anniversary.
Sun, 04 Dec 2022 07:22:00 +0000Fermanagh’s four main Loyal Orders voice support for SWAH services
Leaders of the four main Loyal Orders in Fermanagh have weighed in to support the retention of emergency general surgery services at the South West Acute Hospital (SWAH).
Sun, 04 Dec 2022 06:56:00 +0000General surgeons’ roles not expected to be filled until April, 2023
The advertised General Consultant Surgeon posts advertised by the Western Trust will not be filled until at least next April.
Sat, 03 Dec 2022 07:21:00 +0000What is – and isn’t – changing at the SWAH from December 4
With changes to emergency surgery at the South West Acute Hospital (SWAH) due to come into effect this Sunday, December 4, the Western Trust has released answers to some of the frequently asked questions as to what the change means and what services ...
Sat, 03 Dec 2022 09:33:11 +0000Strep A: All you need to know from symptoms to treatment
A separate case has been reported in Wales, taking the known UK total to six.
Sat, 03 Dec 2022 15:16:43 +0000Fermanagh road closed following crash
A Fermanagh road has been closed following a crash. A PSNI spokesperson confirmed that the The Lough Eyes Road near Tempo is closed.
Sat, 03 Dec 2022 08:15:00 +0000Survivors of domestic abuse share stories via art display
ENNISKILLEN library is one of nine libraries across NI that will be displaying the ‘Hear Her Voice’ exhibition, produced by Women’s Aid NI, over the 16 Days of Action from November 25 ending on December 10.
Sat, 03 Dec 2022 18:30:00 +0000St. Fanchea's College students celebrated at prize night
At. St. Fanchea's College's first 'face to face' prize night since November, 2019, principal Maurice Collins said that he was "thrilled" to be able to finally gather together to celebrate the outstanding achievements of the class of 2022 who have com...
Sat, 03 Dec 2022 18:15:00 +0000Fermanagh Choral Society to host Christmas concert
The Fermanagh Choral Society will delight once again this festive season with their Christmas concert in St. Macartin’s Cathedral, Enniskillen on Friday, December 9 at 8pm.
Sat, 03 Dec 2022 09:39:00 +00005 tips to save money on your petrol as prices set to rise
Petrol prices are set to rise by 12p per litre in 2023
Sat, 03 Dec 2022 09:31:52 +0000Strep A virus: Signs and symptoms as more children die from illness
Group A streptococcus (or Strep A) is known to cause scarlet fever, throat infections and, in very rare cases, invasive disease.
Sat, 03 Dec 2022 16:40:00 +0000Amazon iPhone warning as dangerous phone charger recalled
iPhone users are being warned of a fire risk caused by dangerous phone chargers being sold on Amazon
Sat, 03 Dec 2022 07:26:00 +0000DfI decides that contentious gate at Ports Road does not obstruct road
In the latest development surrounding an ongoing dispute over public right of way at Ports Road, Newtownbutler, the Department for Infrastructure (DfI) has decided the public road is not unlawfully obstructed, and does not plan to seek removal of the...
Sat, 03 Dec 2022 07:19:00 +0000Encirc’s chief- acquisition gives ‘real security’ for Derrylin workers
Following the latest news that Encirc has entered into a deal with one of the world’s leading premium wine producers to purchase the assets of a bottling and warehousing facility in Bristol, the Chief Executive has said the latest development also ...
Sat, 03 Dec 2022 07:10:00 +0000Fermanagh Lakeland Tourism and Belleek Pottery at London tourism event
Tourism Minister Gordon Lyons joined Tourism Ireland and Fermanagh Lakeland Tourism in London recently, to promote Northern Ireland at its annual B2B [business to business] tourism workshop, ‘Flavours of Ireland’.
Sat, 03 Dec 2022 06:33:00 +0000No start date for proposed overnight elective hub to start up at SWAH
Despite the announcement of the South West Acute Hospital (SWAH) as a new overnight elective hub being portrayed as a good development for the hospital as emergency general surgery is to be suspended, no date has been put in place for when the hub wi...
Sat, 03 Dec 2022 09:38:41 +0000What you should do if you think your child has Strep A infection
A number of schoolchildren have died this week amid a deadly Strep A outbreak.
Fri, 02 Dec 2022 18:00:00 +0000Mary gets an award for her 50 years of being a loyal postmistress
Postmistress Mary Baxter received a stamp of approval from the Post Office when she was presented with the ‘50 Years’ Post Office Long Service Award’ recently.
Fri, 02 Dec 2022 16:30:00 +0000Quinn Country: Alan Dukes defends comments made during documentary
A former Justice Minister for the Republic of Ireland has clarified his comments about Border people having violence in their blood after much criticism.
Fri, 02 Dec 2022 16:20:00 +0000Family pays tribute to father and war veteran Thomas McBrien (102)
The family of the late World War II veteran and Enniskillen community man Thomas McBrien, who died at the age of 102, has paid tribute to a “magnificent” father who was “extremely kind”.
Fri, 02 Dec 2022 09:15:00 +0000Newtownbutler security alert: Police investigating suspicious object
Police in Fermanagh last night (Thursday) received a report of a suspicious object left in the Landbrock Road area of Newtownbutler.
Fri, 02 Dec 2022 08:31:00 +0000Police appealing for information following thefts in Fermanagh
Police in Fermanagh are appealing for information following a spate of thefts in the locality over the last week.
Fri, 02 Dec 2022 22:30:00 +0000Save our SWAH rally held as Fermanagh fights for hospital
People power once again came to the fore in Enniskillen as thousands gathered to support the Save Our Acute Service (SOAS) campaign.
Fri, 02 Dec 2022 16:02:00 +0000Ireland’s Future should be one in which all people’s lives are better
Two events that I attended and spoke at in the last week, one in Belfast and one in Kinawley, reminded me of one thing: people matter, and I was left with questions about the way we are governed and if those responsible for making decisions really se...
Fri, 02 Dec 2022 15:40:00 +0000Man dies following Donegal tractor accident
It has been confirmed by Gardaí that a man in his seventies has died following an accident with a tractor in Donegal yesterday (Thursday) morning.