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Mon, 22 Dec 2025 17:02:53 +0000Lorry driver accused of causing death of mother remanded in custody
A 56-year-old lorry driver accused of causing the death of Clones mother-of-two Emma Mackarel has been remanded in custody.
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 15:34:14 +0000Crowds gather for annual Christmas memorial service remembering those lost
Funeral director Marcus Madill has hosted his annual Christmas Memorial Service of Reflection for 2025.
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 14:22:13 +0000NICVA warn of 'devastating consequences' of cut to funding by UK Government
The UK Government has been warned that a decision to cut funding for community-based support programmes is ‘shameful’ and will have ‘devastating consequences’ on Northern Ireland.
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 12:04:49 +000018-year-old accused of Omagh assault to appear in court
Police investigating an assault in Omagh have charged an 18-year-old man with grievous bodily harm with intent.
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 11:36:13 +0000Police uncover 'sophisticated underground' cannabis operation
Police have uncovered a sophisticated underground cannabis cultivation operation in the Pomeroy area following a search carried out over the past few days.
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 11:22:24 +0000Youth on bail for serious offences released against despite latest arrest
A youth currently on bail for three sets of serious charges has been freed again despite strong police objections.
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 11:20:20 +0000Coastguard deployed in late night Lough Erne rescue
The Lough Erne Coastguard and Rescue Team was deployed late on Sunday night after concern for a vessel.
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 10:36:18 +0000Young worker's selfless gesture warms hearts and 'restores faith in humanity'
The winner of a festive raffle has been praised for his incredible generosity after he donated his winnings to others.
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 10:45:30 +0000Historic sexual abuse allegations to move to crown court
A case involving alleged historic sexual abuse charges is to transfer to crown court for trial.
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 12:23:16 +0000Tributes paid to ‘great friend of the band scene’ Emma Mackarel
Tributes have been paid to a “great friend of the band scene” following the death of Emma Mackarel (née McClean).
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 21:20:02 +0000“What would their mother say?” - Tyrone Church suffers two thefts in one week
Canon Benedict Fee of Saint Patrick’s Church has described the theft of a collection box as “an attack” on the people of Clonoe.
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 15:10:02 +0000'Driving Home For Christmas' singer Chris Rea dies age 74, his family confirm
'Driving Home For Christmas' singer Chris Rea has died at the age of 74, a spokesperson for his family has told the BBC.
Sun, 21 Dec 2025 20:54:16 +0000Outrage in Tyrone after thieves rob church donation box twice in one week
Condemnation as Roman Catholic church in County Tyrone is targeted by thieves twice in one week.
Sun, 21 Dec 2025 17:08:35 +0000Funeral of beloved mother-of-two takes place in Monaghan
The late Emma Mackarel has been laid to rest in Clones following her death on Friday in a crash.
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 22:25:43 +0000Man appears in court in relation to death of Emma Mackeral
A man has appeared in court tonight(Friday, December 19) charged in relation to the death of Emma Mackeral.
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 14:33:30 +0000Two drivers arrested as PSNI warns against drink and drug driving this Christmas
PSNI make two drink driving arrests in Fermanagh and Omagh.
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 11:08:13 +0000Will Fermanagh have a white Christmas in 2025?
Fermanagh residents are being advised to expect a cool and mostly wet Christmas Day, with little chance of snowfall.
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 12:17:02 +0000Pulmonary Fibrosis NI receives significant donation from Lough Erne Golf Club
Pulmonary Fibrosis Northern Ireland has received a significant donation from The Lough Erne Golf Club
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 11:20:50 +0000Will Tyrone have a White Christmas?
Will there be snow in Tyrone on Christmas Day?
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 09:35:27 +0000Mother-of-two dies following road traffic collision in Monaghan
Emma Mackarel (née McClean) died at the scene of the collision on the N2 at Castleblayney, County Monaghan. She was orginally from Enniskillen.
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 08:50:00 +0000Crowds turn out for Kesh Christmas lights switch on
Santa Claus gave Rudolf and the other reindeer a night off when he arrived in Kesh to switch on the village’s Christmas lights on Saturday.
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 08:48:00 +0000'Without Air Ambulance, we wouldn't be here today'
An Enniskillen teenager has spoken out about the life-changing injuries he suffered as a result of a serious road traffic collision more than 18 months ago.
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 07:56:00 +0000Attention to detail pays off for Rosslea sheep farmer
Rosslea farmer William Egerton has claiming three major awards at the recent Fermanagh Farming Society awards.
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 07:44:00 +0000Revealed: The scale of crisis facing Fermanagh families this Christmas
Hyper-local statistics have shed light on the enormous efforts of Fermanagh charities and organisations supporting those most in need this Christmas.
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 07:33:00 +0000Gala dinner marks 150th anniversary of Ballyreagh Silver Band
Ballyreagh Silver Band marked a major milestone on November 30, celebrating its 150th anniversary with a special Gala Dinner attended by members, supporters and friends of the long-established musical group.
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 06:53:00 +0000Clogher Valley Playgroup celebrates 50th anniversary
Clogher Valley Playgroup, a cross-community playgroup and Registered Charity within the rural village of Clogher, has celebrated its 50th anniversary.
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 06:43:00 +0000New DUP councillor talks roads, youth provision and SWAH
In a wide-ranging interview reflecting the concerns of communities across Fermanagh, recently co-opted DUP Councillor Aaron Elliot spoke about some of the most pressing issues facing the county - from bin collections to road safety, the struggle to r...
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 06:02:00 +0000Group camp outside Enniskillen estate agents to secure homes amid housing demand
The nature of the housing market in Fermanagh led a group of people to camp outside an estate agent's overnight
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 12:17:36 +0000One person in critical condition following lorry collision in Fermanagh
A person remains in a critical condition following a road traffic collision involving a lorry yesterday afternoon in Fermanagh.
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000A Breen family journey from Fermanagh’s fields to Dublin’s drawing rooms
From the meadow of nowhere to Merchamp House - A Breen family journey from Fermanagh’s fields to Dublin’s drawing rooms.
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000'There will be children whose only ask for Christmas is that they won’t be terrified'
Not too many sleeps until Santa Claus arrives. Christmas Day will bring excitement, joy, and Christmas dinner. Sadly, it won’t be like that in every house.
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000Seasonal harmony as Fermanagh Choral Society delivers festive concert
On a winter evening filled with familiar melodies and seasonal warmth, Fermanagh Choral Society welcomed audiences to its 2025 Christmas Concert with a programme that celebrated both the joy and the quiet reflection of the festive season.
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000'Wherever people gathered, Willie was there': Community mourns local legend
It was a bleak midwinter afternoon when Willie Boyd, a much-loved and familiar figure across Fermanagh and beyond, was laid to rest in his native Aghadrumsee.
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000Darragh Monahan: Bondi, violence, and the Muslim burden
The massacre on Bondi Beach in Sydney is difficult on all fronts. Nothing excuses it. The pain and suffering of the victims and their families must never be downplayed, diminished, or relativised. To do so would be morally indefensible and un-Islamic...
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 13:00:41 +0000Festive Lidl fundraiser supports older people across Northern Ireland
Lidl’s Trolley Dash raises over £73,000 for Age NI, supporting older people across Northern Ireland this winter. Fermanagh shoppers contribute £6,700.
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 07:00:00 +0000Beloved Fermanagh priest laid to rest
The church that rang with celebration just months ago fell silent with grief earlier this week, as a much-loved local priest was laid to rest.
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 12:54:20 +0000‘Please help a young person with cancer this Christmas’ with the Teenage Cancer Trust
Newsquest editor Nigel Burton makes a special plea on behalf of our charity of the year.
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 14:39:44 +0000Fermanagh road closed due to 'serious' collision
A road near Belleek is currently closed due to a "serious" road traffic collision.
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 12:00:09 +0000Two arrested after police vehicle 'rammed' by stolen car
Two people have been arrested after a police vehicle was rammed by a stolen car in Enniskillen.
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 11:43:56 +0000Latest search for disappeared teenager Columba McVeigh ends without success
The latest search for a teenager abducted, killed and secretly buried by the IRA 50 years ago has ended without success.
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 17:19:58 +0000Police catch drink driver near primary school 'at pick-up time'
A man has been arrested for drink driving close to a primary school at pupil pick-up time following police enforcement activity across Fermanagh and Omagh.
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 17:04:16 +0000Police seize counterfeit goods worth hundreds of thousands of pounds
Police have seized counterfeit goods potentially worth hundreds of thousands of pounds during an operation in the town yesterday (Monday).
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 12:42:24 +0000Erneside Shopping Centre sold for £12.4 million
Savills is pleased to announce the sale of Erneside Shopping Centre, the dominant retail destination in Enniskillen, for £12.4m.
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 12:19:11 +0000Showroom transformed into Santa’s grotto for children in need
Monaghan Brothers in Lisnaskea transformed their Isuzu showroom into a Santa’s grotto for a Christmas toy appeal.
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 11:19:56 +0000Attempted child sexual communication case to move to crown court
Charges against a Ballygawley man accused of attempted child sexual communication are to move to crown court.
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 10:16:15 +0000Drunk driver narrowly avoided groups of schoolchildren
A judge has decided the custody threshold is passed in a drink-driving case on hearing an Aughnacloy narrowly avoided colliding with a group of schoolchildren.
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 14:48:08 +0000Dr. John Porteous: 'How do we find what’s wrong with the pipes?'
To men, health issues are often to be avoided. Problems with your private bits, a definite no-no! A couple of weeks ago, prostate issues were in the headlines with the revelation that the former British Prime Minister, David Cameron, aged 59, has bee...
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 12:00:50 +0000Students spread seasonal cheer with 'John Lewis-style' advert
Students from the Creative Media course at South West College have showcased their talent through a new advertising project inspired by the work of Experience Enniskillen.
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 09:49:07 +0000Irish language most spoken in Mid Ulster compared to rest of province
Councillor Deirdre Varsani (Sinn Féin), who is a strong advocate of the Irish language, has remarked on 2021 Census figures showing that Mid Ulster is topping the Northern Ireland league when it comes to language proficiency, and actual use of Irish...
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 09:42:13 +0000Minister Andrew Muir welcomes launch of new Rural Data Hub resource
DAERA Minister, Andrew Muir, has welcomed the launch of the Rural Data Hub, a new resource bringing together rural-specific data into a single, user-friendly dashboard.