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Tue, 30 Jun 2026 09:28:36 +0100Fermanagh bridge closed after road traffic accident
A bridge connecting Derrylin and Lisnaskea is currently closed after a road traffic accident.
Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:55:47 +0100'I shall miss him' - Mike Nesbitt pays tribute to 'mentor' Tom Frawley
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has led tributes to Dr. Tom Frawley CBE following his sudden death last week, describing him as one of Northern Ireland’s most distinguished public servants.
Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:35:42 +0100Man accused of attacking dog given court date
A 45-year-old man has been given a court date after allegedly attacking a dog on Sunday.
Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:39:20 +0100Co Fermanagh founder's product helps farmers cut reliance on lime
In a challenging time for farming, when input costs are rising and sustainability pressures are growing, Eco Eggshell is offering a simple, proven way to improve soil health – and reduce reliance on traditional lime.
Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:08:11 +0100Unlicensed Fermanagh driver jailed for killing pregnant mum in drunk driving crash
A County Fermanagh woman who knocked down and killed a pregnant mother-of-one and seriously injured her mother and young daughter has been jailed.
Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:02:16 +0100Stick with the programme: Reseeding for increased performance
Perennial ryegrass-dominated swards will outperform older, less productive swards due to their higher yield and forage quality, resulting in increased meat and milk production
Mon, 29 Jun 2026 14:50:40 +0100Omagh Show 2026: the agricultural event returns for its 184th year
The Omagh Show returns this week for its 184th year, and it remains one of the standout fixtures in the local calendar – a celebration of farming, family and the best of rural community life.
Mon, 29 Jun 2026 14:07:19 +0100Trial date set for Fermanagh mother and son charged with child abuse
A trial date has been fixed in the case of a mother and son extradited from Malta on multiple charges of child abuse.
Mon, 29 Jun 2026 12:59:33 +0100£3,500 reward offered for information following rural thefts
Crimestoppers is offering a £3,500 reward for information following a number of rural thefts across the South Area.
Mon, 29 Jun 2026 11:45:22 +0100Fermanagh student leaves Queen's University with Master's degree
A Fermanagh student has been praised for her hard work after graduating from Queen’s University Belfast with a Master’s degree.
Mon, 29 Jun 2026 11:31:31 +0100Person hospitalised after early hours fire in Omagh
A person has been taken to hospital following a fire at a property in Market Street, Omagh, in the early hours of Sunday morning.
Mon, 29 Jun 2026 11:06:46 +0100Fermanagh Pride returns: 'we aren’t going anywhere'
Fermanagh Pride organisers say they are aiming for their “biggest attendance yet” as the event returns to Enniskillen Castle next month with a free, family-friendly celebration of local LGBTQ+ talent.
Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:27:24 +0100Man arrested after Belleek hit-and-run ends in Lough Shore Road crash
A man has been arrested after a hit-and-run road traffic collision in Belleek on Saturday, with the car later crashing on the Lough Shore Road.
Mon, 29 Jun 2026 14:26:02 +0100Church garden party raises spirits with laughter and joy in Garrison
Garrison Rectory’s recent garden party has been described as a warm and uplifting afternoon, with guests enjoying traditional summer treats despite mixed weather.
Mon, 29 Jun 2026 12:54:30 +0100New proposals to tackle farm pollution open for public consultation
New proposals to tackle farm-related pollution are now open for public feedback in a major effort to improve water quality.
Mon, 29 Jun 2026 12:52:21 +0100Northern Ireland churches urged to celebrate volunteers in national competition
Nominations for the 2026 National Church Awards are open to all UK churches, chapels and cathedrals, celebrating volunteers and community support.
Mon, 29 Jun 2026 12:46:21 +0100Green awards open for entries from Fermanagh projects and communities
A green award scheme has launched its search for outstanding sustainable communities and climate leaders.
Mon, 29 Jun 2026 12:40:41 +0100Enniskillen primary school pupils win major Reuse and Repair Week award
Holy Trinity Primary School, Enniskillen, wins top sustainability prize in NIRN’s Reuse and Repair Week for innovative reuse project promoting circular economy.
Mon, 29 Jun 2026 12:37:35 +0100GAA president holds special Q&A with Fermanagh school children
It was the day the President of the GAA came to answer somegreat questions from the pupils in St Martin’s Primary School, Garrison.
Mon, 29 Jun 2026 12:00:07 +0100Positive Futures celebrates 30 years of changing lives with 30 new trees planted
Positive Futures marks 30 years supporting learning disabilities, autism and brain injury with tree planting at Crom Estate, Fermanagh, in partnership with the National Trust.
Mon, 29 Jun 2026 11:27:18 +0100Clogher group donates 120 knitted hearts to cross-border bereavement project
Clogher Cathedral’s Knit, Stitch and Natter Craft Group has knitted and donated 120 handmade hearts to a bereavement appeal.
Mon, 29 Jun 2026 13:07:30 +0100£49m Lough Neagh water quality investment welcomed
Councillor Malachy Quinn has welcomed DAERA Minister Andrew Muir’s announcement that £49m is going to be invested to improve water quality at Lough Neagh, and he has now called for more information to be provided on the type of support measures th...
Mon, 29 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0100Grass just "left lying" after being cut by NIHE contractors
Council Deputy Chair, Councillor Eva Cahoon has called on the NI Housing Executive (NIHE) to ensure that contractors working for them perform grass-cutting duties to a satisfactory standard, and that no grass is left lying once cut.
Mon, 29 Jun 2026 12:54:12 +0100"Empty words" over lack of new-build funding for Oakridge Day Centre
Mid Ulster councillor, Nuala McLernon has once again expressed frustration over the fact that no capital funding has been earmarked to date for a new-build unit at Oakridge Day Care Centre in Dungannon.
Mon, 29 Jun 2026 12:51:49 +0100NIHE Disabled Facilities Grants double-standard claim
Councillor Nuala McLernon has queried why no NI Housing Executive Disabled Facilities Grants exceeding £70,000 have been approved in the past number of years in Mid Ulster, when she claims that grants exceeding that figure have been approved in othe...
Mon, 29 Jun 2026 12:45:07 +0100Alarm over pupils who don't know which school they will join in September
Councillor Gael Gildernew has highlighted the plight of pupils transitioning to post-primary education, who have been left in limbo as they don’t know what school they will be joining in September.
Mon, 29 Jun 2026 12:40:07 +0100Councillor raises concerns over 'stone and spray' pothole repairs
Councillor James Burton has expressed concerns over spray injection patching – known as ‘stone and spray’ – to repair potholes, as he feels that the standard of reinstatement work achieved through that method is poor.
Mon, 29 Jun 2026 12:34:15 +0100‘Fleadh Thír Eoghain’ Irish culture festival hailed a success
Councillor Eugene McConnell has praised all involved behind last weekend’s (June 20-21) Fleadh Thír Eoghain musical extravaganza in Ballygawley, which proved to be such a success.
Mon, 29 Jun 2026 12:29:24 +0100Summer camp relocation fears due to “horrendous smell”
Councillor Kevin McElvogue has expressed serious concerns over the prospect of a summer camp in Killeeshil having to be moved to Garvaghey once again, due to odour issues emanating from a nearby compost factory.
Mon, 29 Jun 2026 12:21:40 +0100Councillor feels “muzzled” by strict adherence to rules
New Chair of Mid Ulster District Council, Councillor Deirdre Varsani has indicated that she will adhere strictly to Standing Orders to ensure that council meetings run smoothly – much to the displeasure of some elected representatives, including on...
Sun, 28 Jun 2026 17:40:55 +0100Rescue teams assist vessel in difficulty on Lower Lough Erne
Emergency services were called into action after a vessel got into difficulty on Lower Lough Erne.
Sun, 28 Jun 2026 17:24:30 +0100Four arrested for drink and drug driving in Fermanagh and Omagh in one night
Four motorists were arrested on suspicion of drink or drug driving in the Fermanagh and Omagh district in a single night, despite repeated warnings over road safety and a rising number of fatalities on local roads.
Sun, 28 Jun 2026 11:11:32 +0100Owner of Omagh salon ‘completely destroyed’ in overnight fire shares heartbreak
The owner of an Omagh hair salon destroyed in an overnight fire has spoken of her devastation, saying “everything we had worked so hard to build was gone.”
Sun, 28 Jun 2026 07:53:15 +0100Police appeal after herd of cows found wandering Dungannon street
A herd of around 20 cows caused a bizarre scene in Dungannon town centre after they were discovered wandering through the area late on Saturday night.
Sun, 28 Jun 2026 07:38:23 +0100Fire crews battle overnight blaze at Omagh property
Firefighters remain at the scene of a fire at a property in Market Street, Omagh, with the incident having been ongoing since the early hours of Sunday morning.
Sat, 27 Jun 2026 20:30:33 +0100Doogary Road closed following two-vehicle collision in Omagh
The incident has resulted in the closure of the affected stretch of road, with motorists urged to seek alternative routes while the scene is managed
Sat, 27 Jun 2026 10:26:57 +0100Man arrested after fatal Fermanagh crash released on bail
A 27-year-old man arrested following a fatal road traffic collision in Maguiresbridge has been released on police bail pending further enquiries.
Sat, 27 Jun 2026 06:09:28 +0100Police issue urgent appeal to help locate missing Ballygawley teenager
Michal Mielniczek was last seen at approximately 6.30pm on Saturday, June 27, when he boarded a bus to Omagh from the Ballygawley Park and Ride.
Sat, 27 Jun 2026 22:37:59 +0100Council seeks organisers for major October Omagh event
Expressions of interest open to deliver Omagh Music Festival 2026. Discover dates, venues, application deadline and the town’s rich musical heritage.
Sat, 27 Jun 2026 22:09:57 +0100Monaghan Town Country Music Festival 2026: Line‑up, dates and what to expect
Monaghan’s popular Country Music Festival returns in July 2026 with Mike Denver, Jimmy Buckley and more. Discover dates, line‑up, tickets and community impact.
Sat, 27 Jun 2026 18:48:28 +0100A timeless Victorian masterpiece set above the River Erne enters the market for sale
Willoughby House at 46 Willoughby Place is a residence that transcends mere property ownership and enters the realm of legacy living.
Sat, 27 Jun 2026 06:28:41 +0100Police appeal for information following incident on Omagh bus service
Police in Omagh have issued an appeal for information following an incident involving passengers on a bus travelling through the town.
Fri, 26 Jun 2026 15:45:24 +0100Man arrested after fatal crash that killed 21-year-old in Maguiresbridge
A man has been arrested on suspicion of a number of offences following a fatal road traffic collision near Maguiresbridge in the early hours of Friday morning.
Fri, 26 Jun 2026 15:34:45 +0100Young man dies following early morning crash in Maguiresbridge
A 21-year-old man has died following a single-vehicle road traffic collision near Maguiresbridge in the early hours of Friday morning.
Fri, 26 Jun 2026 14:17:36 +0100Two hospitalised following multi-vehicle Coa Road crash
Two people have been hospitalised after a crash on the Coa Road on Friday morning.
Fri, 26 Jun 2026 12:35:59 +0100Motorcyclist in their 30s dies in single-vehicle collision in Leitrim
A motorcyclist has died in a single-vehicle collision in Leitrim this morning.
Fri, 26 Jun 2026 11:32:43 +0100Enniskillen woman receives King's Police Medal in Birthday Honours list
Sergeant Elaine McCabe has been recognised for her outstanding dedication to policing after being awarded a King’s Police Medal in the King’s Birthday Honours List 2026.
Fri, 26 Jun 2026 09:23:24 +0100Police probe after female passenger 'accosted' on bus service
Police are probing an incident on a bus travelling through Omagh on Thursday night after a woman was ‘accosted’ by a male passenger.
Fri, 26 Jun 2026 12:41:40 +0100Two hospitalised after serious crash in Fermanagh in early hours
Two people have been taken to hospital following a serious road traffic collision in Maguiresbridge in the early hours of this morning (Friday, June 26).
Fri, 26 Jun 2026 06:29:02 +0100Fermanagh road closed following ‘serious’ road traffic collision
Emergency services are at the scene of a “serious” road traffic collision on the Belfast Road in Maguiresbridge this morning (Friday, June 26).