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Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:23:39 +0100
Erne Integrated pupils celebrate GCSE results
More than 90 per cent of Year 12 pupils at Erne Integrated College achieved five or more A* to C grades in this year’s GCSE and equivalent qualification results.

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:19:29 +0100
Skintown could be next Irish screen success after Derry Girls, Kneecap & Blue Lights
Review: Skintown, Edinburgh International Film Festival, Barry Didcock, four stars

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:19:26 +0100
Robbie Butler vows to deliver 'world class' health service after appointment
Robbie Butler has spoken for the first time after being officially confirmed as the new Health Minister.

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 11:23:22 +0100
Profits soar at Ballinamallard steel firm despite major turnover fall
A Ballinamallard-based steelwork company more than doubled its operating profit in the past year despite turnover falling by almost £29m.

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:17:48 +0100
Skintown wins big at Edinburgh International Film Festival
Skintown has picked up a major award at the Edinburgh International Film Festival.

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0100
Fivemiletown’s Rose discovered painting at 60 and went on to win All-Ireland prize
It isn’t everyone who can take up painting at the age of 60, and go on to produce around 500 works of art.

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 08:00:00 +0100
Serious injury fears over dangerous late-night behaviour in Enniskillen Asda car park
Concerns have been raised over antisocial behaviour that includes young people driving recklessly in Asda car park in Enniskillen.

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:35:07 +0100
UUP's Diana Armstrong welcomes rise in Northern Ireland farm incomes
Ulster Unionist Party Deputy Leader Diana Armstrong has welcomed a reported rise in farm incomes in Northern Ireland, while warning that significant challenges remain across the agricultural sector.

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:03:26 +0100
Fivemiletown College praises GCSE students after strong exam results
Fivemiletown College has praised its latest GCSE cohort after pupils secured a strong set of results following what the school described as a challenging educational journey.

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:50:44 +0100
St. Joseph's principal 'just so proud' following GCSE results
Students at St. Joseph’s College are celebrating an excellent set of GCSE results, with 92 per cent achieving five grades at A* to C across a wide range of subjects.

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:09:33 +0100
Paul Breen: 'a fine story it is when Saturdays come'
This week: Pride of The Valley

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:25:47 +0100
PSNI accused of ‘repressive tactics’ at Enniskillen strike picket
Unite the Union’s Donal O’Cofaigh has claimed “repressive tactics” are being used to deny striking workers in Enniskillen.

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:46:54 +0100
Erskine invites new Health Minister to Fermanagh
New Health Minister Robbie Butler has been invited to visit Fermanagh and South Tyrone to hear first-hand about the challenges facing rural healthcare.

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:08:45 +0100
Mount Lourdes: GCSEs results show 'dedication and perseverance'
Students at Mount Lourdes Grammar School are celebrating an outstanding set of GCSE results, with 24 pupils achieving A* and A grades across all nine subjects.

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:03:00 +0100
Robbie Butler to become new Health Minister
Ulster Unionist MLA Robbie Butler is to be announced as the new Health Minister.

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 11:31:05 +0100
Swimmer taken to hospital after Bundoran beach rescue
A swimmer who got into difficulty off Main Beach in Bundoran was rescued by the RNLI yesterday evening (Wednesday).

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:30:00 +0100
Diana Armstrong among Health Minister candidates as SOAS call for SWAH focus
The campaign group fighting to bring Emergency General Surgery back to South West Acute Hospital is calling for a new approach from the Health Minister.

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 14:54:13 +0100
Ballinamallard man given conditional discharge over 'disgraceful' referee assault
A Ballinamallard man has been given a conditional discharge for what a judge described as a “disgraceful” incident with a referee.

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:00:26 +0100
Irvinestown man accused of choking partner during alleged year-long abuse
A County Fermanagh man charged with a horrific campaign of domestic abuse lasting over a year, cannot be named as he  threatened to self-harm from the “anxiety of the case becoming known”.

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:37:40 +0100
Police appeal for information after two Lisnaskea burglaries
Police are appealing for information following two burglaries in Lisnaskea earlier this month.

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:03:42 +0100
‘It was the best day of my life’: Bellanaleck boy’s magical eclipse adventure
For eight-year-old Bellanaleck boy Jonah Hallett, months of anticipation came down to a few extraordinary minutes on a beach in Mallorca.

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:06:39 +0100
Gardaí seek public help after man found dead in Cavan
Gardaí have appealed for information following the discovery of the body of a man in his 60s at a residential property in Ballyjamesduff, Co Cavan.

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:19:44 +0100
Fermanagh priests join calls on Burnham to recognise Gaza 'genocide'
Catholic priests from Fermanagh have joined a group calling on Prime Minister Andy Burnham to take further action in response to the situation in Gaza.

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:55:22 +0100
Man denies causing death of Fermanagh father by dangerous driving
A man has appeared in court charged with causing the death of a Fermanagh father of five by dangerous driving.

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:15:34 +0100
23,000 young people in Northern Ireland not in education or employment
Economy Minister Caoimhe Archibald has highlighted funding challenges facing programmes aimed at tackling youth unemployment in Northern Ireland.

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 14:23:32 +0100
Saint Fanchea’s College 'so proud' following results
Students at Saint Fanchea’s College in Enniskillen celebrated their A-level results last week.

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 14:05:18 +0100
Childhood friends moving to Cambridge after stellar A-level results
Childhood friends Barry Hutchinson and Iona McPhillips are preparing to begin an exciting new chapter together after both secured places at the University of Cambridge following outstanding A-level results.

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:57:54 +0100
Police offer over £20k reward for information on 1970s murder
A reward of up to £20,000 has been offered for information that could help solve the murder of an 18-year-old woman whose body was found at a quarry near Aughnacloy more than 50 years ago.

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:29:51 +0100
Fermanagh house prices surge 11 per cent in a year
House prices in Fermanagh and Omagh have risen by 11 per cent over the past year, with the average price now standing at £201,732.

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:16:29 +0100
Public invited to submit information to Fivemiletown cattle review
Members of the public and external parties with relevant information about the controversial Fivemiletown cattle operation have been invited to submit evidence to the independent review into the incident.

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:59:01 +0100
New study reveals widespread mortgage myths among aspiring homeowners
Lloyds Bank report reveals most UK first-time buyers overestimate mortgage barriers, with debt, deposit size and credit myths delaying home ownership dreams.

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:33:57 +0100
How Cornafanog Junior Band are striking the right note in the community
A junior band which has grown from a handful of children learning recorders into a thriving group of around 25 young musicians has been nominated for an Impartial Reporter Community Champs in association with Encirc award.

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:23:24 +0100
Fermanagh MLAs call for Muir to resign over cattle cull
Calls for DAERA Minister Andrew Muir to resign have grown among Fermanagh and South Tyrone MLAs following the Ulster Farmers’ Union’s vote of no confidence in the Department over the handling of the Fivemiletown cattle operation.

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 22:35:53 +0100
Mike Nesbitt’s resignation in full as he reveals ‘red line’ behind decision
Mike Nesbitt has resigned as Northern Ireland’s Health Minister following a disagreement with Ulster Unionist Party leader Jon Burrows over Emergency General Surgery at Causeway Hospital.

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 21:23:56 +0100
Former UUP leader Mike Nesbitt quits as Health Minister
Mike Nesbitt has left his position as Health Minister.

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:17:03 +0100
Plans submitted for glamping pods near popular Fermanagh tourist attraction
Plans to erect six glamping pods with car parking, amenities and a play area near the Cuilcagh Boardward Trail have been submitted.

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:03:19 +0100
Man accused of sexual offences at Omagh leisure centre area refused bail
A twenty-eight-year-old man accused of a number of sexual-related charges alleged to have occurred in the vicinity of Omagh Leisure Centre has been refused bail.

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:35:43 +0100
Northern Ireland Water submit plans to replace Kesh waste water plant
Northern Ireland Water have applied for planning permission to replace the Waste Water Treatment Works in Kesh.

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 20:13:22 +0100
Questions raised over PSNI role in Fivemiletown cattle cull
A DUP MLA has written to the Chief Constable seeking clarification on the role played by the PSNI during the controversial cattle cull operation near Fivemiletown in June.

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:54:41 +0100
86 years of turf, tractors and tradition for Geordie Evans
This is the one and only Geordie Evans in his second home, sitting on a creel of turf.

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 20:42:25 +0100
Department launches 'major' cross-border pilot research project
A major cross-border research pilot aimed at tackling the spread of bovine tuberculosis (bTB) has been launched as part of efforts to eradicate the disease from cattle and wildlife.

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:39:42 +0100
Strong trade at Enniskillen Mart
Another strong entry at Enniskillen Mart on August 13 saw heavy bullocks reach £2,650, with a 715kg Charolais selling to 369p/kg, while light steers peaked at 462p/kg.

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:40:51 +0100
'Under the sea' Kesh Fun Week brings community together
Kesh Fun Week brought a packed programme of activities, entertainment and community events to the village from Monday, August 10 to Sunday, August 16.

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:05:12 +0100
Eight Fermanagh scouts test skills at Ireland’s largest scouting competition
Scouts from 6th Fermanagh Irvinestown competed in Scouting Ireland’s Phoenix Challenge at Castle Saunderson, showcasing outdoor skills and teamwork.

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:03:49 +0100
Ballinamallard photographer captures ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ eclipse images
A Ballinamallard photographer has captured striking images of last week’s partial solar eclipse despite cloudy conditions over Fermanagh.

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:47:53 +0100
Fivemiletown College pupils praised after results success
Fivemiletown College students are celebrating their A Level and BTEC results, with the school highlighting the achievements of its Year 14 pupils.

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:26:56 +0100
Families flock to emergency services day in Fermanagh
Castle Archdale Holiday Park have had a packed schedule of fun activities this summer, ranging from live music and pub quizzes to vintage car shows and cooking classes for the kids.

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:22:37 +0100
Two arrested after operation targeting group seizes €100k of suspected drugs
Two people have been arrested after suspected cocaine with an estimated street value of €100,000 was seized during a Garda operation targeting an organised crime group based in Sligo.

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:15:00 +0100
DAERA publishes feedback on new rural Northern Ireland policy
DAERA publishes consultation feedback shaping new rural policy for Northern Ireland 2026-2041. Over 130 responses to influence future rural communities.

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:48:29 +0100
Monsignor Joseph McGuinness appointed at historic Lough Derg pilgrimage site
Monsignor Joseph McGuinness appointed new prior of Lough Derg, succeeding Monsignor La Flynn. Bishop Larry Duffy announces clergy changes in Diocese of Clogher.

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