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Wed, 07 Dec 2022 10:02:27 +0000
Met Office: Yellow weather warning issued for Fermanagh
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for ice in Fermanagh from today (Wednesday, December 7).

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 09:33:43 +0000
Health Matters: Sweet relief for bladder infections from this sugar
Every couple of years I feel obliged to write about D-Mannose, because I know there are new people out there who could benefit greatly by knowing about it.

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 09:51:36 +0000
Martin Lewis advice to air fryer and microwave users
Air fryers have become hugely popular in recent years, but Martin Lewis warned they could use more energy in some cases

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 09:47:26 +0000
Scarlet Fever symptoms as parents urged to be on the 'lookout'
Officials said they can “fully understand” that parents are concerned about rising cases.

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 08:35:00 +0000
Memories: Fermanagh in Days Gone By

Tue, 06 Dec 2022 18:28:56 +0000
Kinawley crash: Child hospitalised following collision in Fermanagh
A child has been taken to the Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick Children via air ambulance following a collision between a vehicle and pedestrian in Kinawley earlier today (Tuesday).

Fri, 25 Nov 2022 12:16:01 +0000
Enniskillen to host charity Christmas light tractor run
The streets of Enniskillen will be lit up on the night of Saturday, December 10 as local farmers prepare for the return of the Enniskillen Christmas Lights Tractor Run in aid of Air Ambulance NI (AANI).

Tue, 06 Dec 2022 17:15:45 +0000
Fermanagh crash: Road closed in Kinawley following collision
A road has been closed following a road traffic collision in rural Fermanagh, PSNI have said.

Tue, 06 Dec 2022 15:00:00 +0000
Matthew McCallan: PSNI Ombudsman notified over initial case handling
The PSNI have notified the Police Ombudsman regarding the handling of the disappearance of 15-year-old Matthew McCallan whose body was found yesterday in Fintona after the teenager went missing in the early hours of Sunday.

Tue, 06 Dec 2022 14:35:10 +0000
One-day Royal Ulster Winter Fair continues to attract interest
This year’s 36th Royal Ulster Winter Fair in association with sole sponsor Danske Bank will take place on Thursday next, December 8 from 9am to 6pm at the Eikon Exhibition Centre, Balmoral Park, Lisburn. This one-day event organised by the Royal Ul...

Tue, 06 Dec 2022 11:32:15 +0000
Harry Potter coins launched by Royal Mint - How to collect
Calling all Harry Potter fans, the Royal Mint has launched the latest coin in its magical series.

Tue, 06 Dec 2022 11:37:30 +0000
Child, five, dies after Belfast primary school reports Strep A case
A five-year-old child at a Belfast primary school, where last week a severe case of Strep A was reported, has died.

Tue, 06 Dec 2022 08:10:00 +0000
Community 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 +0000
Asda 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.

Tue, 06 Dec 2022 21:17:00 +0000
Northern Ireland poultry conference now to take place online
The poultry conference being organised by the Ulster Farmers' Union and CAFRE is now taking place online, because of the restrictions from Avian Influenza. The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) recently implemented a ho...

Tue, 06 Dec 2022 14:38:36 +0000
Peter Carty receives GAA Lifetime Service award the GAA
Devenish’s Peter Carty was the 2022 winner of the O’Neill’s Ulster GAA Lifetime Service Award

Tue, 06 Dec 2022 17:30:00 +0000
Drink driving was 'totally out of character', court hears
A court has heard that the actions of a man who drove when he was almost three times the legal drink drive limit were "totally out of character".

Tue, 06 Dec 2022 15:36:00 +0000
Winter Fair: Plenty of classes for dairy stock to excel
With the entries all in and cattle exhibitors preparing their stock, the 36th Royal Ulster Winter Fair gets underway next Thursday, December 8 at Balmoral Park, Lisburn.

Tue, 06 Dec 2022 09:50:00 +0000
Fermanagh people dance the night away at BrightStarz’s gala ball
The inclusive arts charity Fermanagh BrightStarz recently held a Gala Ball at the Killyhevlin Hotel, with more than 90 guests in attendance for the glittering formal event.

Tue, 06 Dec 2022 11:00:00 +0000
Winter Solstice: When is the shortest day of the year?
What is the Winter Solstice as the shortest day approaches?

Tue, 06 Dec 2022 17:00:00 +0000
Fermangh in 2002: Snow White opens panto season
ONE of the highlights of the Christmas season is always Enniskillen High School’s pantomime, which opens next week. Rehearsals have been continuing for some time now and the finishing touches are being put to preparations for this year’s producti...

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 17:47:11 +0000
Matthew 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 +0000
Stormont 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 +0000
Top 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 +0000
Quality 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 +0000
Are 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 +0000
Toy 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 +0000
Caritas 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 +0000
Enniskillen-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 +0000
Fine 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 +0000
Drink 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 +0000
Campsite 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 +0000
Beechvale 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 +0000
Christmas 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 +0000
Fermanagh 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 +0000
Further 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 +0000
Councillors 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 +0000
Newtownbutler 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 +0000
Announcement 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 +0000
Matthew 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 +0000
New 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 +0000
Brother 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 +0000
Clogher 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 +0000
Have 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 +0000
Maguiresbridge 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 +0000
Fermanagh’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 +0000
General 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 +0000
What 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 +0000
Strep 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 +0000
Fermanagh 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.



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