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Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:14:22 +0100
New graduated driver licensing scheme: what you need to know
New Graduated Driver Licensing scheme comes into force

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 14:27:10 +0100
NFC Kesh secures NI Football Fund backing for major Connolly Park upgrade
A Fermanagh football club is celebrating after being one of six clubs across Northern Ireland to be granted funding in the NI Football Fund Grassroots Facilities Programme.

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:25:22 +0100
Tributes paid to Ederney father-of-one remembered as a ‘lovely fella’
Tributes paid to popular Ederney man Christopher Wray, who died at South West Acute Hospital on September 29. His funeral in Fermanagh is set for October 2.

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:13:10 +0100
Group raises SWAH emergency surgery concerns with Irish President
Concerns over access to emergency surgery at South West Acute Hospital (SWAH) have been raised during a meeting with President of Ireland Catherine Connolly.

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:50:27 +0100
Two men jailed for rape of random 19-year-old in Dungannon
Two men who carried out a horrific attack on a random teenage female, one of whom claimed she “wanted it” have been jailed.

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 11:20:33 +0100
Halloween Unleashed set to bring biggest celebration yet to Enniskillen
Enniskillen is set to become the centre of Halloween celebrations in Fermanagh this October as Halloween Unleashed returns with its biggest programme to date.

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0100
Eddie Roofe: My sons deserve the peace I was lucky enough to grow up with
Alliance Councillor Eddie Roofe urges Northern Ireland to protect the Good Friday Agreement and peace amid renewed tensions, warning against reopening old divisions and conflict in 2026.

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0100
92-year-old donkey man Bertie Adams recalls three All-Ireland Derby wins
Meet 92-year-old donkey man Bertie Adams, whose champion April Fool won three All-Ireland Donkey Derby titles, in rural Fermanagh.

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Denzil McDaniel: Who gave Jamie Bryson the lead in Unionism?
The phrase I’ve heard most in recent days has been “what a mess”.

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:48:09 +0100
Clergy concern for Clogher as only eight ministers ordained across Ireland
Clogher is facing a shortage of clergy, according to the Bishop, Right Revd Dr.

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:45:39 +0100
Fermanagh DUP MLA welcomes bowel cancer screening age cut
Thousands more people across Northern Ireland will be offered bowel cancer screening as the regional programme is expanded to include everyone aged between 50 and 74.

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0100
Enniskillen couple fear ‘what’s going to happen next’ after suspected arson attack
An Enniskillen couple have spoken of their fear of “what’s going to happen next” after vehicles and a property were damaged in a suspected arson attack in the Windmill Heights area.

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0100
From Bellenaleck to Clogher: Burgo expands its takeaway business
Fermanagh takeaway business Burgo has increased its footprint and workforce following the opening of a second outlet in Clogher.

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:27:29 +0100
New local media planning tool Raid launches today
The local news media sector's new audience measurement platform Regional Audience Intelligence Data (Raid) has officially launched today, enabling media planners to see local more clearly.

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:24:19 +0100
Young advocate wins Centrepoint Award for her work to change the care system
A 22-year-old advocate from Kent will be recognised for her work to improve the housing system for care leavers at a London awards ceremony this month.

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 20:10:30 +0100
Police probe Fermanagh road crash after car flees scene
Police have appealed for witnesses following a road traffic collision in Enniskillen earlier this month.

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:32:42 +0100
Three cars destroyed in suspected arson attack in Enniskillen
Three cars were completely destroyed and a fourth badly damaged when a suspected arson attack sparked a blaze in Enniskillen in the early hours of Wednesday morning.

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:26:51 +0100
Three pedigree heifers reported missing near Lisnaskea
Three pedigree red Limousin heifers have been reported missing from a field near Lisnaskea.

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 14:02:03 +0100
Warm tributes paid to Tempo priest Fr John Halton at funeral mass
Tributes were paid to Tempo parish priest Fr John Halton at his funeral Mass after 24 years serving the community. He was buried in Moynalty, County Meath.

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 14:52:45 +0100
Fermanagh Documentary Film Festival to explore county’s past through archive footage
A three-day documentary film festival exploring Fermanagh and its people through archive footage is set to take place in Enniskillen.

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 14:49:28 +0100
Almost €70,000 raised for injured Fermanagh native facing long rehabilitation
A GoFundMe has raised almost €70,000 for Ciaran Rooney, who suffered life-changing injuries in Monaghan, as GAA clubs support his family and home adaptations.

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:58:43 +0100
Enniskillen man ordered to pay £500 after headbutting Derrylin pub staff member
Enniskillen man Dominic Owens must pay £500 after headbutting a Derrylin pub worker. Court ordered 160 hours’ community service over June 6 assault.

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 13:45:00 +0100
CAFRE invites future equine students to explore Enniskillen campus at Open Day
Prospective students interested in pursuing a career in the equine industry are being invited to find out more about courses available at CAFRE Enniskillen.

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 13:24:01 +0100
Farmers urged to respond as bovine TB consultation deadline nears
Fermanagh farmers are urged by Diana Armstrong MLA to respond to the DAERA bovine TB consultation before the October 9 deadline.

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 12:29:05 +0100
New scheme to support nature restoration across Northern Ireland farms
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Andrew Muir MLA has announced plans to launch a new scheme aimed at supporting large-scale nature restoration across farms in Northern Ireland.

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 11:30:23 +0100
Classic car show returns to Irvinestown to raise funds for charity
A popular vintage and classic car show is returning to Irvinestown this weekend, with more than £108,000 raised for Air Ambulance Northern Ireland since the event began six years ago.

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 11:30:10 +0100
Enniskillen Mart records strong cattle trade in September
A strong trade continued throughout September at Enniskillen Mart, with cattle meeting a firm demand across the month and top-quality stock commanding particularly strong prices.

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 10:00:20 +0100
Young people urged to consider career opportunities closer to home
Young people in border communities have been encouraged to consider the career opportunities available closer to home as part of a new cross-border initiative.

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 09:54:00 +0100
Enniskillen man faces bench warrant if he misses drugs court appearance
Enniskillen man Gary Monaghan faces cocaine, ecstasy and cannabis supply charges, plus drink-driving allegations. He must appear in court on October 5.

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 15:52:30 +0100
Judge refuses bail to man charged with drunk driving for fourth time
Judge Barney McElholm refuses bail to John Ward, charged with drink-driving, no insurance and failing to provide a breath sample; he has 17 road convictions.

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 08:57:48 +0100
‘Heart warrior’ Olivia marks first birthday after raising over £8,000
A young heart warrior’s first birthday has been marked by an incredible £8,130 raised for two organisations which supported her during the earliest days of her life.

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:00:00 +0100
Lisnaskea violence: Two men arrested as councillors call for an end to fighting
Lisnaskea councillors have condemned violence in the town after two men were arrested following an altercation on Saturday night.

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:12:37 +0100
Councillor calls for urgent repairs to ‘desperate’ rural roads in Erne East
Sinn Féin Councillor Noeleen Hayes has called for urgent repairs to two rural roads in the Erne East area.

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 13:49:53 +0100
PSNI launches ‘large scale criminal investigation’ into Garvaghy Road protest
The PSNI has launched a “large scale criminal investigation” into the unlawful protest which blocked a restricted Orange Order parade from proceeding along the Garvaghy Road.

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 12:34:25 +0100
Lappin’s Pumpkin Patch returns with tractor rides and pick-your-own pumpkins
Autumn is set to get into full swing at Lappin’s Pumpkin Patch, which returns on Saturday, October 3, offering families the chance to enjoy a day out on the farm and pick their own pumpkin.

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 10:03:28 +0100
Irish classes draw 30 from both sides of the border as Rockfield eyes mini Gaeltacht
Irish language classes led by Gaeilgeoir Paddy Donohoe attract 30 cross-border learners at Rockfield Community Hall, with hopes of creating a mini Gaeltacht.

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 18:50:49 +0100
Clogher Valley golfer Gary Colhoun wins President’s Prize as £2500 raised for charity
Clogher Valley Golf Club President’s Day saw Gary Colhoun and Gillian Chartres win prizes, while £2,500 was raised for Air Ambulance on September 12.

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 17:08:41 +0100
Fermanagh student performs with U2 at 50th anniversary event
A Fermanagh Year 11 music student has performed alongside U2 as part of a special orchestra marking the band’s 50th anniversary.

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 16:27:58 +0100
Frank Galligan: The story of Fermanagh's John Morrison and The Great War
The accompanying photos shows the 11th Battalion (Donegal and Fermanagh), Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, in a captured German communications trench near Havrincourt during the Battle of Cambrai, November 1917, and at the battle of Festubert in May 201...

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 16:19:59 +0100
Over 600 take part in Enniskillen Pink Run
More than 600 runners took part in this year’s Enniskillen Pink Run, despite a wet start to Sunday’s event.

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0100
'Save our school': Knocknagor PS appeals to public to help stop closure
Knocknagor Primary School is facing potential closure, with staff and parents urging the local community to take part in an upcoming consultation and help protect the rural school.

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 16:05:30 +0100
Ballyshannon barber praised as ‘beautiful ambassador’ at funeral mass
A priest at the hugely attended funeral mass for Tommy McNern told the congregation the deceased had been a “beautiful ambassador for Ballyshannon.”

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 09:48:10 +0100
22-year-old charged over fatal Derrylin crash has case put back to October
Brian Stokes faces dangerous driving charges over a fatal Derrylin crash that killed Aimee Stokes and injured two others; case adjourned to October 24.

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 10:08:19 +0100
Belcoo man admits assaulting female at her place of work
A Belcoo man, who assaulted a female at her place of work, has been put under a Restraining Order, at Enniskillen Magistrates Court.

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:28:39 +0100
Fintona man returned for trial over alleged WeLeakInfo criminal property offences
County Tyrone man Gerald Murphy returned for trial over alleged criminal property conversion and WeLeakInfo decryption tool offences; remanded on bail.

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 08:26:15 +0100
Three men bailed for alleged machete attack after seven-year delay
Three men, who were accused of a machete attack and wounding with intent to commit grievous bodily harm in Lisnaskea almost seven years ago ,were returned for Crown Court trial in Dungannon on November 3 following a PE at  Enniskillen Magistrates.....

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 10:55:20 +0100
Tesco joins Erneside owners in opposing proposed M&S move in Enniskillen
Tesco has joined the owners of Erneside in opposing a new Marks & Spencer store in Lakeland Retail Park.

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 10:08:31 +0100
Young athletes in Fermanagh invited to apply for sports bursaries before deadline
Fermanagh’s Oisín McGrath Foundation opens bursary applications for athletes aged 11-18, supporting training, equipment and competition costs until October 29.

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 18:52:53 +0100
Over £7000 raised for Fermanagh Parkinson’s Support through three fundraising efforts
A total of £7,900 has been raised for Fermanagh Parkinson’s Support through three separate fundraising efforts.

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 18:35:26 +0100
Fermanagh couple donate £3,430 to Stroke Warriors instead of anniversary gifts
A Fermanagh couple have donated £3,430 to Stroke Warriors after asking family and friends to make donations instead of buying presents for their 50th wedding anniversary.

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