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Mon, 05 Jan 2026 09:34:51 +0000
Man arrested after fatal assault in Donegal home in early morning incident
A man in his 60s has died after an assault at a house in Donegal in the early hours of Monday morning.

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 08:40:32 +0000
Red Seat Leon may be linked to Clogher burglary, say PSNI
Police are investigating a burglary at a property in the Clogher area, and believe that a Red Seat Leon may be linked to the incident.

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 09:36:14 +0000
LIVE: Snow and ice causing traffic disruption and school closures
Prolonged snowfall over the weekend and overnight is causing major traffic disruption and school closures. Follow our live blog for updates at they happen.

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 09:04:13 +0000
Uninsured 'R' driver caught overtaking at 90mph on icy roads
Police have arrested an unisured 'R' driver who was seen overtaking at 90mph on icy toads.

Sun, 04 Jan 2026 17:55:12 +0000
Family-owned garage make decision to 'hand over the reins' after 70 years
A family-owned garage which has been going for more than 70 years has announced it will close.

Sun, 04 Jan 2026 17:25:59 +0000
Grandfather of missing 21-year-old makes emotional plea for him to get in contact
The grandfather of a 21-year-old man who has been missing since the early hours of New Year’s Day has made an appeal for him to come home.

Sun, 04 Jan 2026 16:26:07 +0000
Fermanagh Community Transport makes decision to cancel journeys over road concerns
Fermanagh Community Transport has announced it has made the decision to cancel any runs that are due to happen tomorrow.

Sun, 04 Jan 2026 11:36:57 +0000
SWAH emergency department under pressure with 30 patients awaiting hospital admission
The Western Trust has issued advice to anyone needing medical attention with t

Sat, 03 Jan 2026 20:51:23 +0000
Bellanaleck public toilets to be closed for 'some time' after vandalism
The public toilets in Bellanaleck are set to be closed for ‘some time’ after damage was allegedly caused by underage drinkers.

Sat, 03 Jan 2026 20:39:55 +0000
Terrified couple confronted by men armed with baseball bat and knives
Two men have appeared before a special court after allegedly threatening, assaulting and intimidating a couple who had previously reported one of them for theft from a charity shop.

Sat, 03 Jan 2026 11:22:01 +0000
Delight for farmer as triplet lambs born on New Year's Day
There was delight for a sheep-owner in Ballydoolagh on New Year’s Day after a ewe gave birth to three lambs on New Year’s Day.

Sat, 03 Jan 2026 11:10:43 +0000
Fundraiser to help repatriate Cavan man who died in Australia raises almost £80k
A fundraiser set up in memory of a man from Cavan who died in Australia on New Year’s Eve has raised almost £80,000.

Sat, 03 Jan 2026 10:57:05 +0000
Sadness after death of popular Lisbellaw man Whitfield Ford
There is immense sadness after the death of popular Lisbellaw man Whitfield Ford.

Sat, 03 Jan 2026 10:47:00 +0000
Family-owned hardware store in Monaghan announces decision to shut
A family-owned hardware store in Monaghan has announced it will close at the end of next month.

Sat, 03 Jan 2026 10:04:18 +0000
Diana Armstrong tipped to play 'key role' in UUP leadership contest
Fermanagh and South Tyrone MLA Diana Armstrong could play a key role in the upcoming UUP leadership contest.

Sat, 03 Jan 2026 10:32:34 +0000
Popular Enniskillen clothing shop announces plans to close down
A popular Fermanagh clothes shop has announced it will close its store in early 2026.

Fri, 02 Jan 2026 21:21:25 +0000
Female IRA commander linked to Enniskillen 'identified' by police
A female IRA commander was identified as a key member of the team that carried out the Enniskillen Remembrance Day bombing, and she is believed to have been back in the town recently.

Fri, 02 Jan 2026 20:22:00 +0000
Sadness at death of vintage car enthusiast Raymond Murphy
A community is in mourning after the death of Raymond Murphy on New Year’s Day.

Fri, 02 Jan 2026 19:54:42 +0000
Hotel offers update after fire breaks out overnight
The Corick House Hotel & Spa has issued an update after a small fire took place overnight on Friday.

Fri, 02 Jan 2026 15:45:19 +0000
Concerns growing for missing 21-year-old as PSNI release new image
Police have released images of a Cookstown man who has been missing since the early hours of New Year’s Day.

Fri, 02 Jan 2026 15:28:16 +0000
SWAH emergency department 'under pressure' with over 60 patients waiting
The Western Trust Health and Social Care Trust has warned that the Emergency Department at South West Acute Hospital (SWAH) is experiencing significant pressure today (Friday).

Fri, 02 Jan 2026 15:00:06 +0000
White House did not want photo of Clinton shaking Adams’ hand during 1995 visit
The White House wanted to avoid a photo of Bill Clinton shaking Gerry Adams’ hand at a Belfast reception held as part of the US president’s historic visit in 1995.

Fri, 02 Jan 2026 14:22:41 +0000
Bellanaleck community mourns loss of much-loved resident
The community of Bellanaleck is in mourning following the death of Kathleen Corrigan, a well-known and much-loved resident.

Fri, 02 Jan 2026 14:09:58 +0000
German Shepherd seeks loving home after recovery journey
An animal sanctuary has documented the heartwarming recovery of a dog that was suffering from leg issues due to neglect.

Fri, 02 Jan 2026 12:50:12 +0000
Border counties braced for snow and ice blitz as warnings put in place
Snow and ice warnings are in place across Fermanagh and Tyrone as well as the Border counties of Donegal and Monaghan.

Fri, 02 Jan 2026 12:41:58 +0000
Hospital campaign group announces first public meeting of 2026
Hospital campaign group Save Our Acute Services (SOAS) will hold its first public meeting of the year later this month.

Fri, 02 Jan 2026 11:55:01 +0000
Appeal made after 'Anglers Fancy' boat stolen over Christmas season
An appeal has been made after a boat was stolen in Kesh over recent days.

Fri, 02 Jan 2026 12:10:47 +0000
'A giant of public service': Sadness at death of former MLA
Tributes have been paid following the death of former West Tyrone SDLP MLA, Joe Byrne. Mr. Byrne, from Killyclogher, Omagh, passed away peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital on Tuesday, December 30.

Fri, 02 Jan 2026 11:18:20 +0000
Call for improved cross-border links between Fermanagh and Omagh and Donegal councils
A Donegal councillor is calling for closer relations between the county and Fermanagh and Omagh District Council.

Fri, 02 Jan 2026 09:37:42 +0000
Roads in 'treacherous' conditions as drivers issued warning
A warning has been issued to drivers after overnight weather left driving conditions ‘treacherous’.

Fri, 02 Jan 2026 11:09:26 +0000
Woman arrested after dangerous 20-minute police chase
A woman has been arrested this morning (Friday) following a 20-minute police pursuit across parts of Mid Ulster.

Fri, 02 Jan 2026 12:56:12 +0000
Mike Nesbitt to step down as Ulster Unionist leader
The Ulster Unionist Party has confirmed that Mike Nesbitt MLA will step down as Party Leader.

Fri, 02 Jan 2026 13:22:33 +0000
Swimmers take the plunge for a good cause on New Year's Day
Hardy folk of all ages braved the freezing waters of Lough Erne once again on New Year's Day for an annual January 1 swim.

Fri, 02 Jan 2026 11:31:49 +0000
Kathleen remembered for 'immeasureable' contribution to Lisnaskea
The late Kathleen Breen has been remembered as someone whose contribution to community life in Lisnaskea was “immeasurable”.

Fri, 02 Jan 2026 12:13:07 +0000
First baby born in Fermanagh in 2026 welcomed to the world
The first baby born in 2026 in County Fermanagh was warmly welcome into the world at 7.35am on New Year's Day,

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 19:35:53 +0000
Sadness following death of respected Fermanagh motorsport figure
Warm tributes have been paid following the death of a respected Fermanagh motorsport figure, Mervyn Johnston.

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 19:19:29 +0000
Community in mourning following passing of Fermanagh woman
The Fermanagh community is in mourning following the death of Wilma Swindle.

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 08:24:00 +0000
Fermanagh UFU breakfast raises funds for Rural Support
A charity Christmas breakfast held at Enniskillen Mart has raised funds for Rural Support, supporting farmers and rural families during the festive period.

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 07:54:00 +0000
Patient speaks out over corridor care crisis in A&E departments
A woman who had to lie on the floor of the A&E department at South West Acute Hospital (SWAH) to get relief has said it is “ridiculous” that people in Northern Ireland are treated in hospital corridors compared with elsewhere in the UK.

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 06:53:00 +0000
Breeders praised for producing quality stock at multi-breed calf show
A tremendous turnout of calves were recently presented for judge Victor Chestnutt at the Fermanagh Pedigree Breeders Calf Show at the Ulster Farmers’ Mart Exhibition Centre, Enniskillen.

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 08:38:00 +0000
Jonathan Pinnick: The role farmers play in helping wildlife this winter
With the long, sunny days of summer but a distant memory, and summer migrants (human and feathered) long since departed for warmer climes, you could be forgiven for thinking that now would be a quiet time for birds and other wildlife in our countrysi...

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 07:48:00 +0000
Kelly Lynch: New forensic report shows family concerns were 'justified', say family
A grieving mother has said that the findings of a new forensic pathology report into her daughter's death confirm her concerns that the case was not properly investigated.

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 11:42:43 +0000
Emergency services attend New Year’s Day incident
Emergency services are this morning (January 1) attending the scene of a road traffic collision.

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 07:00:00 +0000
Annual Boxing Day Meet sees horses and hunters create a colourful sight
Fermanagh Harriers once again held a very successful Boxing Day meet, with the annual event drawing plenty of onlookers as the participants passed through Enniskillen shortly after noon.

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 07:00:00 +0000
Family's hurt as killer of GAA star set for release
The family of the late Ciaran Woods have spoken of a deep sense of “frustration” and “disillusionment” with the legal system.

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 06:31:00 +0000
Former DUP councillor remembered for devotion to ‘faith, family and farming'
Wills Robinson is remembered with love by his family.

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Paul Breen: A Janus Moment - Resolutions for 2026
New Year always feels as if we are stepping into the shoes of one of Fermanagh’s most famous residents. No, I am not talking about Adrian Dunbar, Arlene Foster, or even Fr. Brian D’Arcy.

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Melissia Phair: Crafting Irish soul into timeless resortwear
Meet Melissa Phair, who weaves stories into fabric as part of her clothing collection.

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Christmas came early for Brookeborough family with arrival of baby Charlie
Baby Charlie Kenneth Wallace Andrews was due to enter the world on January 1, but instead arrived one week early as a special Christmas gift for his family.

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Anne Marie McAleese: 'Walking in a Winter Wonderland'
I'm strolling away from Fermanagh and South Tyrone, yet my roaming brings me into contact with wildlife that remind me of lovely spots in the province.

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