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Fri, 06 Nov 2026 08:57:58 +0000
Man charged following road sign damage in Tyrone
A 31-year-old man has been charged with four counts of criminal damage after road signs, including a dual-language sign, were spray-painted in Stewartstown.

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 09:58:27 +0000
Bellaghy glamping pods will help boost tourism offer
Councillor Sean Clarke has welcomed plans for the provision of 17 self-catering glamping pods at 73 Ballyscullion Road, Bellaghy, as the Sinn Féin representative strongly believes that there is strong tourism demand for facilities of this kind in wh...

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 09:51:29 +0000
Mid Ulster raises objection threshold after handling 255 planning applications
At their November 3 meeting, Mid Ulster Planning Committee members were briefed on startling figures showing that a massive 255 planning applications were referred to them for determination in 2025/26 – when the second-highest NI figure was just 12...

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 09:38:37 +0000
Unpaid carers facing poverty and isolation, council told
Fermanagh and Omagh councillors unanimously back greater recognition, respite and practical support for 12,600 unpaid carers across the district.

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 09:24:44 +0000
Memorial appeal for heroic World War II 'Ghost Patrol' soldiers
They were known as the ‘Ghost Patrol’ by opposing Italian forces because the unit often appeared suddenly out of nowhere in the deep desert

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 16:28:50 +0000
Fivemiletown cattle cull review expected next week as farmers seek answers
Independent review into the controversial killing of 51 cattle near Fivemiletown is expected to be published next week.

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 14:34:39 +0000
MLA salaries to rise to over £68,000 under new Stormont pay deal
Stormont MLAs will see their basic annual salaries increase to £68,544 in 2027, following a revised 2% pay rise after public consultation.

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 14:21:06 +0000
Magheracross Mothers’ Union celebrates 75 years
Magheracross Mothers’ Union has celebrated its 75th anniversary, with members welcomed to Enniskillen Townhall for a special reception hosted by the Chair of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council.

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 11:53:33 +0000
Shock and sadness at the death of legendary South Donegal boxer, Paddy Doherty
South Donegal boxing legend Paddy Doherty, known as ‘Paddy The Boxer’, has died aged 78. He represented both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland in amateur international boxing.

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 11:52:22 +0000
Fermanagh woman raises £3,642 in memory of beloved grandad
Kacey Gilham raised £3,642 through a community quiz in memory of her granda Jock, supporting three dementia charities in Northern Ireland.

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 17:07:54 +0000
NI Press to challenge three lifetime reporting bans in wake of London ruling
The Press in Northern Ireland is preparing to challenge three lifetime reporting bans granted to offenders who threatened self-harm or suicide if they were publicly identified, in the wake of a landmark High Court ruling in London.

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 19:28:03 +0000
Police renew appeal to trace 34-year-old man missing after trip to Northern Ireland
Police Fermanagh and Omaghhave have appealed for information to help trace a 34-year-old man who travelled from England to Belfast and has not been seen since October 8.

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 16:51:40 +0000
Sunken vessel found as Carrie Mullane murder probe continues
A sunken vessel is being recovered from a Fermanagh jetty amid the murder investigation into the disappearance of Limerick mother Carrie Mullane.

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 12:58:45 +0000
Arrest after dual-language road sign vandalised in Tyrone
A 31-year-old man has been arrested following reports of damage to a number of road signs in the Stewartstown area, which police are treating as a sectarian hate crime.

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 11:31:22 +0000
Tributes pour in for Ballinamallard stalwart Mervyn Nixon
Tributes have been paid to much-loved Ballinamallard United stalwart Mervyn Nixon, who has died after more than 50 years of service to the club.

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 10:37:00 +0000
‘You just get on with it’: Nano Cavanagh’s remarkable 90 years
Summarising the action- packed life of Nano Cavangh in 1500 words is a bit like catching the wind.

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 10:00:00 +0000
Fermanagh and Omagh District Council seeks manager
Fermanagh and Omagh District Council is looking for a Strategic Planning and Performance Manager to help steer the direction of one of Northern Ireland's largest local authority areas.

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 09:30:46 +0000
Garth Brooks announces five-date Ireland tour including Belfast concert
Country music superstar Garth Brooks is to return to Ireland next year for a five-date tour, including a concert in Belfast.

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 07:00:00 +0000
Denzil McDaniel on the 'subtle but important distinction' between belief and action
One of my favourite films is the classic black and white “12 Angry Men” which tells the story of an American jury’s deliberation over the guilt or innocence of a teenager accused of murder.

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 06:30:00 +0000
'Looking forward to coming back' - President Connolly on first Fermanagh visit
President of Ireland Catherine Connolly has praised the contribution of an Enniskillen-based arts organisation to cross-border cultural relationships during her first visit to Fermanagh since taking up the role.

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 12:32:47 +0000
Hutchinson Feeds granted permission for 424m² extension at Cookstown premises
Hutchinson Feeds have been granted planning permission for an extension and raised re-roofing of their existing premises at 4 Ballygillen Road, Cookstown.

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 17:13:58 +0000
Police issue update into missing person Carrie Mullane
Police have said a Major Investigation Team is working tirelessly to find missing mother Carrie Mullane (Noonan), as the investigation into her suspected murder continues in Enniskillen.

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 16:55:36 +0000
Tyrone man returned for trial on domestic abuse strangulation charges
A County Tyrone man has been returned for trial in relation to strangulation within a domestic abuse situation.

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 15:29:17 +0000
Carrie Mullane disappearance: Timeline of Enniskillen murder probe
A timeline of Carrie Mullane's disappearance, the PSNI murder investigation, searches in Enniskillen and the arrest of a 35-year-old man.

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 14:49:17 +0000
Agriculture Minister has visited fewer than two farms a month since taking office
Andrew Muir has visited just over 55 farms since February 2024, averaging fewer than two visits a month, as he faces questions over farmers' confidence.

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 14:26:51 +0000
Court extends questioning of man arrested over Enniskillen murder suspicion
Detectives investigating the murder of 39-year-old Carrie Mullane have been granted a court extension to question a man arrested on suspicion of Murder.

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 11:44:19 +0000
New Lisnaskea Irish-medium school moves closer to design stage
Plans for a new Bunscoil an Traonaigh in Lisnaskea are progressing, with a consultancy team expected to be appointed in January 2027.

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 11:25:51 +0000
46 older farmers killed in farm accidents as safety campaign returns
Older farmers are being urged to adapt their working practices and recognise the increased risks associated with ageing as a farm safety campaign returns across Northern Ireland.

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 10:09:18 +0000
Over 26,000 Western Trust patients waiting over two years for appointments
FOI figures reveal 26,975 patients are waiting more than two years for first outpatient appointments across Western Trust specialties.

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 16:45:00 +0000
'Her death has left a void that can never be filled’: Father's tribute at inquest
Caitlin Hogg’s father pays tribute at Enniskillen inquest, four years after the 13-year-old Kinawley girl died after being hit by a car on December 6, 2022.

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 14:19:57 +0000
President Catherine Connolly makes first Fermanagh visit with Women's Aid engagement
President of Ireland Catherine Connolly has made her first visit to Fermanagh since taking up the role, arriving in Enniskillen on Wednesday morning for engagements with local organisations.

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 16:54:55 +0000
Longest serving Clogher priest Monsignor Gerard McSorley dies
Monsignor Gerard McSorley, the longest-serving priest in the Diocese of Clogher, has died aged 97.

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 15:28:51 +0000
Department admits losing Fermanagh and Omagh Council’s hospital consultation response
Department of Health upholds Fermanagh and Omagh District Council complaint after its hospital network consultation response was lost and later included.

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 13:38:47 +0000
Treasury criticised over year-long wait for cost-of-living response
Treasury sends ‘disappointing’ respons e on cost-of-living after almost a year

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 15:58:54 +0000
Enniskillen Royal British Legion invites community to Remembrance Sunday service 
Enniskillen Royal British Legion invites the community to its Remembrance Sunday ceremony at the Cenotaph on November 8.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 14:02:06 +0000
Murder investigation launched into disappearance of woman last seen in Enniskillen
Police have launched a murder investigation after Limerick woman Carrie Mullane disappeared in Enniskillen. A 35-year-old man has been arrested.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 12:18:00 +0000
Devenish College celebrates pupil success, from exam results to £3,300 fundraiser
Devenish College celebrated the achievements, talents and hard work of its pupils at its Annual Prize Night, recognising success both inside and outside the classroom.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 12:17:48 +0000
Costumed dachshunds bring Halloween fun to Castle Archdale
More than 20 costumed dachshunds gathered at Castle Archdale for a Halloween walk celebrating the breed and bringing local owners together.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 18:34:57 +0000
Thousands enjoy Enniskillen's biggest ever Halloween celebration
Halloween Unleashed 2026 brought thousands to Enniskillen for a week of family fun, spooky attractions, dancing and spectacular fireworks.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 13:02:06 +0000
Enniskillen independent retailer on importance of Christmas trade
Christmas is the most important trading period of the year for Osborne and Co, with Kenwell revealing that the independent retailer can sell more stock in a single week in the run-up to December than it would in an entire month at other times of the....

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 18:31:06 +0000
Three men to stand trial over alleged machete attack in Lisnaskea
Three Athlone men extradited to Northern Ireland plead not guilty and face trial at Dungannon Crown Court over a November 16 2019 machete attack in Lisnaskea.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 18:10:44 +0000
Tributes pour in for missing Limerick woman Carrie Mullane
FRIENDS and family of missing Limerick woman Carrie Mullane (Noonan), along with members of the local community, have taken to social media to express their concern and share kind words about the 39-year-old, according to The Limerick Leader

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 16:52:32 +0000
'She wouldn’t hurt a fly' - sister's plea as PSNI search Enniskillen property
Forensic officers search a Trasna Park property in Enniskillen on November 3 after a man is arrested on suspicion of murder over Carrie Mullane’s disappearance.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 15:01:29 +0000
Mid Ulster councillor quits DUP after nearly 30 years over party direction
Mid Ulster councillor Clement Cuthbertson has resigned from the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) after almost 30 years, citing a loss of confidence in the party's direction and its handling of recent political controversies.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 14:03:25 +0000
St Mary’s Mullymesker PTFA raises over £3,000 for school computers
St Mary’s Mullymesker PTFA raised more than £3,000 through its tractor run and vintage car rally.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 12:36:17 +0000
Fermanagh children embrace Halloween with ghosts, Pokémon and a time-travelling car
Ghosts, witches, pumpkins and even a time-travelling DeLorean were among the spooky sights as children across Fermanagh and the surrounding areas got into the Halloween spirit.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 12:03:00 +0000
St. Fanchea’s College honours Class of 2026 at prize-giving
St. Fanchea’s College welcomed back members of the class of 2026 on Thursday, October 22 for its annual prize-giving evening, which recognised academic success.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 11:55:11 +0000
Feast of music, song and stories at the Allingham Arts Festival
A feast of poetry, music and art begins in Ballyshannon at the annual five-day William Allingham Arts Festival

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 11:22:55 +0000
Enniskillen promenade to close for weeks as £20m works continue
A section of the Castle Basin Promenade in Enniskillen is to close for several weeks from next Monday to allow infrastructure upgrade works linked to the redevelopment of the Fermanagh Lakeland Forum.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 10:06:30 +0000
Two drivers hospitalised following Fermanagh crash
Two drivers were taken to hospital following a collision involving two cars on the Irvinestown Road in Enniskillen.

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