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Mon, 21 Sep 2026 12:23:19 +0100
Plans submitted for new Fermanagh GAA training grounds in Enniskillen
Plans have been submitted for the development of new GAA training grounds on land adjacent to 16 Ashwoods Road in Enniskillen.

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 11:40:14 +0100
Concern after fireworks put through Magheraveely letterboxes
Concerns have been raised after fireworks were allegedly put through residents’ letterboxes during an incident in Magheraveely on the night of September 18.

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 10:22:35 +0100
Cavanacarragh tractor run raises money for local charity
Ford's, Ferguson's and Fordson Major's made their way through the streets of Fermanagh on September 20, as the annual Cavanacarragh Tractor Run took place.

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Enniskillen distillery to produce five times more bottles after £2m investment
Enniskillen’s Boatyard Distillery secures almost £2m investment to lift production to 1.6m bottles, boost exports and introduce energy-saving technology.

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 14:44:45 +0100
Man who allegedly tried to strangle his girlfriend is denied bail
A Dungannon man, who is accused of trying to strangle his girlfriend has been denied bail at Enniskillen Magistrates Court.

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 18:39:59 +0100
Fermanagh man faces 174 charges over alleged fake escort fraud and blackmail
The number of charges against a County Fermanagh man accused of posing as a female escort to extort funds from victims has soared as the case was returned for trial.

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 18:32:39 +0100
East Sussex man jailed for abusing boy he met while working in Fermanagh
A thirty-year-old East Sussex man has admitted child sexual abuse charges which occurred over the course of just under a year, after he met the victim after travelling to Fermanagh for work.

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 17:58:37 +0100
SDLP reject Ciara Dempsey's claims - 'she joined an openly nationalist party'
The SDLP has rejected claims made by former Fermanagh and South Tyrone chair Ciara Dempsey about her treatment within the party, saying her account of her time as a member is not recognised by local members.

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 16:54:31 +0100
Tubrid Pipe Band gifted new pipes in memory of lifelong member
Tubrid Pipe Band in Kesh receives new pipes from Hazelet Moore’s family, honouring member Jim Moore, who died in early 2023. Rev Charles Eames dedicated them.

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 16:12:56 +0100
Pat Cullen calls for urgent action to ease pressure on Fermanagh and South Tyrone GPs
Sinn Féin MP Pat Cullen has called for urgent action to address pressures facing GP services across Fermanagh and South Tyrone.

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 15:43:37 +0100
Three charged with drink-driving offences after separate Enniskillen incidents
Three people have been charged with drink-driving offences following separate incidents in the Enniskillen area over the weekend.

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 14:38:20 +0100
Twilight Harvest Market to take place at Gortin Glen
A Twilight Harvest Market featuring local food producers, makers, musicians and family entertainment is to take place at Gortin Glen Forest Park next month.

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 11:45:24 +0100
Enniskillen man faces Crown Court trial over alleged child sexual offences
Enniskillen man Conor McManus faces trial over alleged child sexual communication and indecent image offences, with arraignment at Crown Court on October 13.

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 09:41:39 +0100
Longstanding Fermanagh charity fundraiser Una Bourke dies
Irvinestown woman Una Bourke, who raised tens of thousands of pounds for charity throughout her life, has died.

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 16:55:18 +0100
Politicians grilled by Fermanagh pupils at Erne Integrated College
Students put local politicians on the spot over the future of South West Acute Hospital, integrated education, healthcare and public spending during a political hustings event in Enniskillen.

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 14:32:58 +0100
Enniskillen Blueway could become first in Northern Ireland
Plans for an Enniskillen Blueway are continuing to progress, with Tourism NI hoping the proposed route can become the first accredited Blueway in Northern Ireland.

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 13:54:59 +0100
Nearly £1m spent on mothballed Careers Portal project
Nearly £1 million has been spent on a Careers Portal project which has now been placed into “hibernation”, according to the Ulster Unionist Party.

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 09:12:49 +0100
Erne Integrated College host political question time
Erne Integrated College is hosting a Live question time with local politicians from across County Fermanagh. The event, which has also welcomed schools from across the area, will give the opportunity to give students the chance to ask local politicia...

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 12:40:43 +0100
Moy man on bail after facing five charges including PSNI vehicle damage
A Moy man, who appeared on a bench warrant at Enniskillen Magistrates Court has been remanded on bail to Ballymena Magistrates Court.

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 13:58:43 +0100
Culture Night 2026: Children piece together Erne East’s townland stories
Schoolchildren have been putting the finishing touches to a giant jigsaw celebrating the townlands, heritage and Irish-language history of Erne East.

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 12:55:55 +0100
Pair change pleas in case of high-speed pursuit in which police car rammed twice
PAIR CHANGE PLEAS IN CASE OF HIGH-SPEED PURSUIT IN WHICH POLICE CAR RAMMED TWICE

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 11:43:47 +0100
NIE website fault showed 130,000 without power
A power outage report on the Northern Ireland Electricity Networks (NIE Networks) website showing major outages and more than 130,000 customers without electricity is inaccurate, the company has confirmed.

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 10:36:00 +0100
Newtownbutler man accused of exposing himself to girls granted bail if address found
Newtownbutler man Mel West granted conditional bail at Enniskillen Magistrates’ Court over alleged indecent exposure and sexual offences involving young girls.

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 09:34:00 +0100
Man charged with criminal damage to TV, hot tub and toilet seat released on bail
Dominic Maher faces criminal damage and assault charges over an August 19 incident and was granted £250 bail after a hearing at Enniskillen Magistrates’ Court.

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 09:25:47 +0100
Man wanted over Galway rape allegations arrested in Dungannon
A 70-year-old man has been arrested in Dungannon in connection with a number of sexual offences in the Republic of Ireland.

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 15:18:51 +0100
New Lidl store in Lisnaskea set to create 20 permanent jobs
A new larger Lidl store in Lisnaskea is set to create 20 permanent jobs following the granting of planning permission for the development.

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 13:22:39 +0100
MLA salaries set to rise to over £69,000 under new pay proposals
MLAs are set to receive a £2,016 pay rise when the next Northern Ireland Assembly begins its new mandate in 2027, according to new proposals from the The Independent Remuneration Board

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 09:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh father and daughter’s TikTok account surpasses 100 million views
A Fermanagh father and his young daughter have become an unlikely social media sensation, with their TikTok account attracting more than 100 million views and its reach across platforms passing 200 million.

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 16:43:24 +0100
Tyrone man accused of sexual assault granted bail despite police objections
A County Tyrone man accused of sexually assaulting a female relative of his now ex-partner has been granted bail despite strong police objections.

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 15:22:12 +0100
St Michael's in 'Group of Death' draw in MacRory Cup
St Michael's College Enniskillen haven been given a tough draw as the MacRory Cup swings into action at the end of October/beginning of November.

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 14:37:29 +0100
Share Discovery Village unveils Halloween programme with four new activities
Share Discovery Village has announced its biggest Halloween programme to date, with four new themed activities being added to its programme for October.

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 13:10:21 +0100
Fermanagh pair shortlisted for All-Ireland sustainability awards
Two Fermanagh organisations have been shortlisted for this year’s All-Ireland Sustainability Awards.

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 12:05:40 +0100
£63 electricity discount coming to 860,000 households in October
Around 860,000 households across Northern Ireland are to receive a £63 discount on their electricity bills from October 6.

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Ciaran McMenamin: ‘When I’m here, my shoulders settle down’
Where would you be without the Ardhowen?

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Denzil McDaniel: Trump has entered the debate – but he isn’t the story
What does it mean if, just for once, Trump is right?

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0100
'I wouldn’t have joined had I known' - Ciara Dempsey on why she left the SDLP
Former SDLP Fermanagh and South Tyrone chair Ciara Dempsey has said she would not have joined the party had she known how she would be treated because of her unionist background.

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 12:06:56 +0100
UUP launches independent safeguarding review into Jeffrey Donaldson
The Ulster Unionist Party has launched an independent safeguarding review into former party member Jeffrey Donaldson, covering the 21 years he was a member of the party.

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 11:39:37 +0100
Fermanagh politicians react to Trump remarks on Irish unity
Fermanagh political representatives have expressed differing views on US President Donald Trump’s comments on Irish reunification, after he said he would “love to see” a united Ireland.

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 10:41:15 +0100
Funding secured for Enniskillen A4 Bypass, says Finance Minister
The long-awaited A4 Enniskillen Southern Bypass has moved a significant step closer to construction, with Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins confirming that officials have been instructed to proceed towards awarding the contract.

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 16:38:39 +0100
Councillor says Direct Payment Scheme is ‘not a solution’ for homecare users
A Western Health and Social Care Trust response on the Direct Payment Scheme for community care has been described as “not a good enough answer and certainly not a solution” by a Fermanagh and Omagh councillor.

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 16:14:27 +0100
Mannok worker airlifted to hospital after workplace accident
An investigation is underway following a workplace accident at Mannok’s cement packaging facility in Ballyconnell in which a man in his 20s was hospitalised.

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 14:41:54 +0100
Archibald visits Fermanagh following tourism campaign evaluation
Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has visited Fermanagh after an evaluation of a £300,000 Tourism NI campaign promoting the county as part of the Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands brand.

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 13:00:54 +0100
Enniskillen businesses compete for £2,000 in Northern Ireland favourite contest
Businesses in Enniskillen are being invited to take part in a search for Northern Ireland’s Favourite Local Business 2026.

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 15:32:16 +0100
Safe parking needed for leisure centre users with young children
Councillor Clement Cuthbertson has called for Dungannon Leisure Centre users with young children to be facilitated, by allowing them priority access to the upper car park of the adjacent Dungannon Council Offices, so that they can make their way to t...

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 15:28:43 +0100
Clergy warn Dalradian mine could damage churches and collapse graves in Sperrins
Clergy warn Dalradian mining project could damage churches and graveyards in Gortin and Greencastle, urging a one-mile exclusion zone around sacred sites.

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 15:26:56 +0100
Traffic-calming measures and disabled parking  bays welcomed
Councillor Denise Johnston has welcomed plans for the introduction of traffic-calming measures on the Glen Road in Maghera, in the form of speed cushions.

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 15:21:25 +0100
Pupils praised for supporting eco-friendly SCRiBE scheme
Councillor Christine McFlynn has praised all the pupils from right across Mid Ulster who are enthusiastically supporting the SCRiBE environmental scheme through a range of eco-friendly outdoor activities.

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 15:16:39 +0100
Former health minister criticised for unanswered questions over dental crisis
Mike Nesbitt faces criticism from Fermanagh and Omagh councillors over delayed replies on Northern Ireland’s NHS dentistry crisis and emergency clinic plans.

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 15:13:41 +0100
Green Flag praise for Pomeroy Forest Park
Councillor John McNamee has praised Pomeroy Forest Park for securing its first-ever Green Flag Award.

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 14:43:19 +0100
Report sought on council staff time and costs for prolonged Dalradian inquiry
Fermanagh and Omagh Council seeks a report on staff time and projected costs for the prolonged Dalradian Public Inquiry, including legal and consultancy fees.

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