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Fri, 16 Oct 2026 09:35:29 +0100
Enniskillen doctor wins clinical achievement award at inaugural Northern Ireland ceremony
A doctor at South West Acute Hospital has been recognised for her clinical achievements at a new awards ceremony celebrating the contribution of medical and dental professionals across Northern Ireland.

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 08:36:18 +0100
Planning permission refused for apartments and bedsits
Two retrospective planning applications, lodged by the same applicant, for the conversion of existing dwellings into apartments and bedsits at 52 Killycolpy Road, between Ardboe and Stewartstown, have been refused.

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 08:28:55 +0100
Kilronan School plans for new extension approved
Educational facilities at Kilronan School, Ballyronan Road, Magherafelt, are set to be significantly enhanced with approved plans for an extension to the school, to provide six additional classrooms, including two for children with Profound & Mul...

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 16:32:20 +0100
Enniskillen Pink Run raises £47,000 for local breast cancer services
The Enniskillen Pink Run has raised £47,000 for local breast cancer services, with 630 runners taking part in the annual Cancer Focus NI event.

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:25:53 +0100
£4.5m plan launched to create jobs and support businesses in Fermanagh and Omagh
A £4.5m economic action plan for Fermanagh and Omagh will support business growth, create jobs and boost tourism across the district.

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh GAA legend ‘Barts’ reflects on a lifetime with Devenish and county football
Devenish GAA legend Bartholomew ‘Barts’ O’Brien reflects on Fermanagh football, five titles, club service and Ulster GAA recognition.

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:07:02 +0100
MLA questions DAERA progress on barriers facing women in agriculture
Diana Armstrong MLA has challenged DAERA to address barriers facing rural women in farming, four years after a report highlighted key inequalities.

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 11:49:13 +0100
Jeffrey Donaldson jailed for 15 years for historical sex offences
Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson will be sentenced later for a string of historical sex offences against two women when they were children.

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 11:41:36 +0100
Donegal schools among 150 across Republic of Ireland to receive 'Hamas' bomb threats
Donegal schools among more than 150 in Republic of Ireland hit by bomb threats claiming to be Hamas; Gardaí search sites after threats of shootings.

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0100
Denzil McDaniel: Drumcree has shown why Northern Ireland must move forward, not back
It was the United States President in the 1950s, Dwight D Eisenhower who said, “Whenever I run into a problem I can’t solve, I always make it bigger. If I make it big enough, I can begin to see the outline of a solution.”

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 16:43:37 +0100
Enniskillen driver may face ban after uninsured stop
A driver is facing a possible disqualification after being stopped by police while driving an uninsured vehicle in Enniskillen.

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 16:33:54 +0100
Inside an impressive Enniskillen home with postcard views across Lough Erne
Explore this impressive four-bedroom detached Enniskillen home with four reception rooms, private gardens, garage and beautiful views across Lough Erne.

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 16:11:23 +0100
£70m Fermanagh Lakeland Forum reaches major milestone
The £70 million Fermanagh Lakeland Forum has reached a “substantial” milestone, with structural progress being made on the new leisure and wellbeing centre in Enniskillen.

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:31:19 +0100
Northern Ireland phone switch-off: the household items that could be affected
Around 35,000 homes and businesses in Northern Ireland have yet to move off the old analogue telephone network ahead of its retirement on January 31, 2027.

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:44:23 +0100
Lough Erne boat breakdowns lead to two RNLI callouts
Enniskillen RNLI assisted six people during two separate callouts on Lower Lough Erne within 24 hours.

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 11:36:41 +0100
Tributes paid to Ballyshannon GAA legend Josie Boyle at packed funeral mass
Tributes were paid at the funeral of Ballyshannon and south Donegal GAA legend Josie Boyle, who won seven county titles and coached generations at Aodh Ruadh.

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 11:56:35 +0100
Rory Gallagher festival seeks EU help over €283,000 unpaid
The Rory Gallagher International Tribute Festival is seeking European Union intervention after reporting more than €283,000 in unpaid ticket proceeds following the collapse of ticketing company Tickets.ie.

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 11:35:19 +0100
Sinn Féin call for 'planned, orderly and inclusive' Border poll preparation
A Sinn Féin Councillor has called on the UK government to “pave the way” for conditions surrounding a future border poll – with a motion demanding clarity on the issue being passed at a Fermanagh and Omagh Council committee meeting on Wednesda...

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 15:50:42 +0100
Donnelly Group expands BYD network with new Enniskillen showroom
Donnelly Group is expanding its BYD network with a new Enniskillen showroom opening in mid-November, creating sales, service and customer support jobs.

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 15:08:51 +0100
Enniskillen man admits 12 child sexual communication and indecent image offences
A boy who survived a life-threatening medical emergency is marking one year since his Type 1 diabetes diagnosis by raising £3,500 for a gaming station at South West Acute Hospital’s children’s ward.

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 15:16:46 +0100
Boy who survived near-fatal diabetes emergency aims to raise £3,500 for hospital
A boy who survived a life-threatening medical emergency is marking one year since his Type 1 diabetes diagnosis by raising £3,500 for a gaming station at South West Acute Hospital’s children’s ward.

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 14:58:32 +0100
Fermanagh parishes affected by new diocesan appointments
Bishop Larry Duffy has announced new appointments affecting Fermanagh parishes, with priests taking on additional responsibilities in Roslea, Lisnaskea, Maguiresbridge and Newtownbutler.

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 14:16:12 +0100
Lisbellaw residents demand answers over recycling centre closure
Lisbellaw residents are demanding answers from Fermanagh and Omagh District Council over the recycling centre closure, questioning transparency, consultation and council procedures.

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:40:58 +0100
Erskine calls for progress on A4 Enniskillen Bypass following A5 court decision
DUP MLA Deborah Erskine has called for progress on the A4 Enniskillen Bypass following the A5 court appeal decision, seeking clarity on the project’s next steps.

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:42:12 +0100
Fermanagh and Omagh council to review grant deprivation criteria amid fairness concerns
Council to review Deprivation Criteria for grant aid over concerns of unfairness

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:30:00 +0100
Ulster Scots Commissioner accused of ‘spectacularly overreacting’ to translation query
Ulster Scots Commissioner ‘spectacularly overacted’ to request for clarity on translations

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:26:01 +0100
Entries open for 2026 Royal Ulster Beef and Lamb Championships
Entries are open for the 2026 Royal Ulster Beef and Lamb Championships on November 24, with revised cattle weight limits and a closing date of November 3.

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:10:14 +0100
Emergency surgery suspension at SWAH remains temporary, says Health Minister
The Health Minister says no permanent decision has been made on emergency general surgery at SWAH, as concerns are raised over community consultation.

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 11:46:20 +0100
MLAs demand clarity over delays in appeal to find missing Fermanagh prisoner
Fermanagh MLAs have questioned why a public appeal for information about a prisoner who failed to return to Maghaberry Prison was not issued until seven months after he went missing.

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:47:00 +0100
Ederney woman given suspended sentences for drug offences
A district court judge said she did not believe an Ederney woman's explanation for importing drugs, at the Magistrates Court.

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 11:03:00 +0100
Rosslea man to contest alleged SOPO breach and harassment charges
Rosslea man Odhran McCabe to contest alleged SOPO breach, harassment and improper electronic communications charges at Enniskillen Magistrates Court.

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:49:07 +0100
Derrylin woman denies eight charges over alleged false nursing timesheets
A woman has appeared in court in relation to charges of fraud and false representation relating to alleged submission of  incorrect time sheets to a nursing recruitment agency.

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:33:16 +0100
Council received 125 dog-fouling complaints but issued three fines FOI reveals
FOI figures reveal Fermanagh and Omagh District Council received 125 dog fouling complaints in 2025/26 but issued just three fines, collecting £300 in penalties.

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:32:55 +0100
Tyrone street closed as homes and businesses evacuated after gas leak
The Gortin Road in Omagh has been closed following a gas leak, with a number of homes and businesses in the area being evacuated.

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:12:41 +0100
Nine groups to perform nine plays at Enniskillen One Act Drama Festival
Nine theatre groups will bring comedy, mystery and drama to the Enniskillen One Act Drama Festival at the Ardhowen Theatre from October 22 to 24.

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh mental health expert explains why people struggling need to feel safe
A special 'Feel Good Fair -Your Mind Matters'will take place in the Termon Centre in Pettigo on Saturday October 17 from 12 noon to 5 pm.

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 16:07:41 +0100
CAFRE students explore sustainable farming on Fermanagh farm rearing 900 calves annually
Agriculture students from the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) have gained a first-hand insight into sustainable farming during a visit to a Fermanagh farm.

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 20:22:06 +0100
Deborah Erskine questions seven-month delay in appeal for missing Fermanagh prisoner
DUP MLA Deborah Erskine has questioned why a public appeal was not issued until seven months after a prisoner failed to return to Maghaberry Prison while on compassionate leave.

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:28:40 +0100
Drumcree situation hampers probe into Newtownbutler man’s child-related charges
Newtownbutler man Mel West faces charges over alleged sexual acts before children, as Enniskillen Magistrates’ Court hears Drumcree strains delayed inquiry.

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:42:32 +0100
Enniskillen man charged with making and distributing indecent child images stays in custody
An Enniskillen man, who is charged with making indecent photos of a child, had his case put back to November, at Enniskillen Magistrates Court.

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:44:38 +0100
Man charged with criminal damage to TV, toilet seat and hot tub and assault
A man, who is facing a charge of damaging a toilet seat belonging to a female had his case put back for a week at Enniskillen Magistrates Court.

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:25:23 +0100
Carer banned from driving for 12 months after 'morning-after' drink-drive crash
A carer has appeared at Enniskillen Magistrates Court on charges of drink driving.

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:54:08 +0100
Rosslea man, 36, sent for trial facing 13 drug-related charges
A Rosslea man, who is facing 13 drugs related charges, has been returned for trial in Dungannon Crown Court, at Enniskillen Magistrates Court.

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:02:53 +0100
Fermanagh Stars calf show returns to Enniskillen
More than £5,000 in prize money is on offer as the Fermanagh Stars Multi-Breed Calf Show returns to Enniskillen on Saturday, October 31.

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:28:22 +0100
William Allingham Arts Festival returns to Ballyshannon
William Allingham Arts Festival returns to Ballyshannon, Donegal, from November 4 to November 8 with music, poetry, film, art, writers and storytelling.

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:27:10 +0100
William Allingham: the Ballyshannon poet who influenced WB Yeats
Explore William Allingham, Ballyshannon-born Victorian poet, The Faeries, Laurence Bloomfield, Derryveagh and his influence on WB Yeats, explored.

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:27:35 +0100
Minister leaves door open to SWAH emergency surgery business case
SOAS welcomes the possibility of a business case for restoring emergency surgery at SWAH but questions the Health Minister’s approach.

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:53:47 +0100
Enniskillen pupils to debate disability rights at Westminster
Jones Memorial Primary School pupils will represent Fermanagh and Tyrone at Westminster, debating disability rights at the Sir David Amess Children’s Parliament.

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:26:00 +0100
JustUs to stage 17 act show at Ardhowen Theatre
Just Us, a self help group for those with disabilities, will be hitting the high notes when they put on a star packed show in the Ardhowen Theatre next month.

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:13:10 +0100
Family raises £3,900 for air ambulance in memory of Oisin Gregg
Oisin Gregg’s family raised £3,900 for charity at a Belleek fun day held to mark his 21st birthday, following his death in a road crash in Kesh on June 7.

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