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Wed, 26 Aug 2026 09:18:36 +0100
'Fantastic news' as 'bounty of barn owl chicks' discovered in Fermanagh
Conservationists are celebrating the birth of a “bounty of barn owl chicks” in Fermanagh.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 09:14:07 +0100
Fermanagh sporting legend completes 13-mile run for SWAH campaign
Veteran Belcoo athlete and one of Fermanagh’s most eclectic sportsmen, Tony McGourty is taking part in a 13-mile run in aid of a very worthy cause.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 08:00:00 +0100
Edinburgh Fringe show 'Non-Human Animal' asks why moving on seems impossible
Non-Human Animal

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 15:16:19 +0100
Teen among two arrested after woman threatened at knife-point in Dungannon
Two people have been arrested after a woman was threatened at knife point in Dungannon on Tuesday afternoon.

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 13:27:12 +0100
Lord Elliott welcomes High Court ‘vindication’ in Drumcree parade case
Ulster Unionist Party Chair Lord Tom Elliott has welcomed a High Court judgment quashing a Parades Commission determination relating to the long-running Drumcree parading dispute.

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 12:15:47 +0100
Irvinestown man accused of stalking barred from town as part of bail conditions
An Irvinestown man who is accused of stalking a female had his case put back to September 2 at Enniskillen Magistrates Court.

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 11:24:49 +0100
Three men arrested during probe into mosque on bonfire in Tyrone village
Three men have been arrested as part of investigations into a display placed on a bonfire in Moygashel last month.

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 11:01:11 +0100
Gardaí in renewed appeal for missing Monaghan 13-year-old last seen 11 days ago
Gardaí in Monaghan have renewed their appeal for information to help locate 13-year-old Ella Rose Mooney, who has been reported missing from Emyvale, Co Monaghan.

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 09:50:30 +0100
‘Fermanagh must not be forgotten’ – SOAS message in letter to new Health Minister
Save Our Acute Services (SOAS) has urged new Health Minister Robbie Butler to restore emergency general surgery at South West Acute Hospital, saying people in Fermanagh are being “ignored”.

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 19:36:12 +0100
Farmers urged to stop ‘kicking the can down the road’ on wills and succession
FARMERS can be notoriously private individuals and almost lock up when it comes to serious talks with family members about things like wills, succession, funerals and health.

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 11:17:39 +0100
Virginia Show celebrates agriculture, community and the future of rural Ireland
The 83rd annual Virginia Show has been hailed a major success following a day of celebration showcasing agriculture, rural life, enterprise and community in Co. Cavan.

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0100
‘There should be a lot more of us’: How Samantha champions women in agriculture
If you want a job done, just ask a busy young female farmer.

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:16:51 +0100
Lisa McHugh and Nathan Carter pay tribute to 'Queen of Country', Dolly Parton
Fermanagh’s country music stars have paid tribute to Dolly Parton following the death of the legendary singer and songwriter at the age of 80.

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 19:11:08 +0100
Jolene singer Dolly Parton has died aged 80, her family has confirmed
Country singer Dolly Parton has passed away aged 80.

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:52:53 +0100
16-year-old charged with possessing explosives in suspicious circumstances
Detectives have charged a 16-year-old male with possessing explosives in suspicious circumstances and possession of prohibited weapons following a search at a house in Omagh on Monday, August 24.The teenager is expected to appear at Dungannon Magist...

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 15:29:48 +0100
Graham Menswear bets on Enniskillen high street with £400K investment
Graham Menswear has officially opened the doors to its new store in Enniskillen’s historic Armstrong and Kingston Building following a £400,000 investment in the transformation of the premises.

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 13:02:38 +0100
Former Council chief ordered deletion of Arlene Foster email over leak concerns
A former council chief ordered the deletion of an email to former first minister Arlene Foster to protect Ms Foster’s private email address, Ballymena Magistrates’ Court has heard.

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 11:55:05 +0100
Strong demand drives cattle trade at Clogher as quality heifers hit £471 per 100kg
A strong entry of 886 cattle met a steady and competitive trade at Clogher Mart on Saturday, August 22, with firm demand evident across all sections of the sale.

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 11:47:14 +0100
Young mum raises over £6000 for Air Ambulance in memory of late husband
A mother has raised more than £6000 for Air Ambulance Northern Ireland in memory of her late husband.

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 11:44:19 +0100
Cattle trade strengthens with heifers topping £2,670 at Enniskillen Mart
A good entry of summer cattle met a firmer trade at Enniskillen Mart on Wednesday, August 20, with strong demand evident across the beef rings. Beef heifers sold to £2,670 for a 705kg Limousin, while lighter weights peaked at 425p/kg for a 395kg Cha...

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:35:54 +0100
John takes on longest swim yet for Methodist mission in Gambia
It is just after 5.30pm on a sultry Friday evening, and Methodist Lay Evangelist John McConnell (55) is just after swimming approximately nine miles from Carrybridge to the Ardhowen Theatre quay in Enniskillen for a very worthy cause.

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 09:32:39 +0100
Senior Fermanagh solicitor resigns amid Law Society controversy
A senior Fermanagh solicitor has resigned from the Council of the Law Society of Northern Ireland, saying there comes a point when “remaining at the table matters less than remaining true to your principles”.

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 19:42:05 +0100
A look back at 9 to 5 singer Dolly Parton's career from music to film
Dolly Parton was known for a range of huge hit singles including Jolene and 9 to 5 that are loved by many.

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 21:45:40 +0100
Four suspected viable explosive devices found during Omagh security alert
A security alert in Omagh has ended after police discovered four suspected viable explosive devices during a planned search of a property.

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 17:04:30 +0100
‘Extremely disappointed’ MLA backs calls to save Donagh school kitchen
Áine Murphy has demanded plans to remove on-site catering from St. Joseph’s Primary School in Donagh.

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 14:53:38 +0100
Public meeting announced over closure of St Joseph's PS kitchen
A public meeting is to be held in Donagh on Monday night in response to the closure of the kitchen at St. Joseph’s Primary School.

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 12:57:23 +0100
Sadness across Fermanagh after death of "beautiful person" Pamela Stephens
There is sadness across Fermanagh after the death of Pamela Stephens.

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 12:23:42 +0100
Sean Quinn to launch new podcast to 'put the true story on record'
Sean Quinn is to launch a new podcast to tell his side of the story.

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 11:33:04 +0100
Homes evacuated in Omagh as PSNI attend security alert
Homes in Omagh have been evacuated with police in attendance at the scene of a security alert.

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:24:42 +0100
Derrygonnelly man facing domestic abuse and assault charges denied bail
A Derrygonnelly man who is facing domestic abuse and assault charges has been denied bail at Enniskillen Magistrates Court.

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 17:08:13 +0100
Loughkillygreen Accordion Band marks centenary with historic parade and new uniforms
Loughkillygreen Accordion Band has marked its 100th anniversary with a historic parade and the dedication of new band uniforms.

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 12:39:30 +0100
NI Water issues warning over risky social-media behaviour at water sites
NI Water warns against trespassing at Northern Ireland reservoirs for social media videos, highlighting dangers to public safety and emergency services.

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 14:29:26 +0100
Battery energy storage system approved next to electricity substation
A planning application for the erection of a battery energy storage system (BESS) to the rear of Tamnamore Electricity Substation has been approved, despite some concerns over the growing number of such facilities, and reported noise issues close to ...

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 14:24:47 +0100
Six homes to be built on land adjacent to Killymoon Golf Course
Planning permission has been granted for the construction of six dwellings on lands to the east of No 44 Lomond Heights and to the west of No 1a Golf View, Cookstown, next to Killymoon Golf Course.

Sun, 23 Aug 2026 17:04:44 +0100
‘We are totally gutted’: Fiddler’s Cottage owner speaks out after fire
The owner of Fiddler’s Cottage in Kesh has thanked the community for its “overwhelming” support following a devastating fire which destroyed his home and business.

Sun, 23 Aug 2026 16:45:55 +0100
Western Trust ‘extremely concerned’ after latest Drumhaw Day Centre incident
The Western Trust has condemned what it described as “yet another incident” of vandalism and unauthorised access at Drumhaw Day Centre in Lisnaskea.

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 19:36:18 +0100
PSNI warns car enthusiasts ahead of planned meets
The PSNI has warned motorists planning to attend car meets across Fermanagh and Omagh that officers will take a “zero-tolerance” approach to anti-social driving and illegal vehicle modifications this evening.

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 13:58:48 +0100
‘A legacy that will live forever’: Tributes paid to Fermanagh ‘legend’ Nan McAdam
Tributes have been paid to popular Fermanagh woman Nan McAdam, who has died aged 100.

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 12:30:47 +0100
Woman accused of sexually abusing daughter ‘since childhood’ appears in court
A woman has appeared before a special court sitting in relation to what was described by police as a “disturbing” campaign of sexual abuse her adult daughter since childhood.

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 10:34:51 +0100
Road in Fermanagh closed as fire crews battle blaze at Kesh property
The Drumwhinny Road in Kesh has been closed following a fire at a property in the area.

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 19:01:56 +0100
Major fire causes extensive damage to Kesh home and business
A MAJOR fire has caused extensive damage to a Kesh business and residential property,

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 23:05:27 +0100
Police keen to identify ‘distressed’ teen girl in company of ‘several young men’
Police are appealing for information to help identify a young woman who may have been in the Old Mountfield Road area of Omagh on the evening of August 14.

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:53:42 +0100
Break-in forces Drumhaw Day Centre to close as MLA condemns ‘cowardly’ attack
An overnight break-in at Drumhaw Day Centre in Lisnaskea has forced the facility to close for the day, disrupting a vital service for older people in the local community.

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:03:30 +0100
Fermanagh police probe after burglary spree across county in last week
Police are appealing for information following a number of thefts and burglaries reported across Fermanagh over the past week.

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:59:20 +0100
Enniskillen man in court on new child abuse images charges 'only recently released'
A convicted recidivist sex-offender only recently released from a custodial sentence has appeared in court on a raft of new charges, which appear to have commenced very shortly after

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 10:52:17 +0100
Man charged with child abuse image offences after PSNI raid on Enniskillen house
A 44-year-old man is to appear in court charged with possessing, making and distributing indecent images of children after a search of a house in Enniskillen.

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 10:07:35 +0100
Lisnaskea pensioner who threatened to kill shop assistant avoids jail
A Lisnaskea pensioner, who subjected a shop assistant to a persistent abuse has been told that he has narrowly missed jail, at Enniskillen Magistrates Court.

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 14:45:00 +0100
Minister insists Northern Ireland has 'no links' to mad cow case in Scotland
Northern Ireland has no links to the recent confirmed case of classical BSE found in Scotland, according to the region's agriculture minister.

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 14:09:54 +0100
Stunning five-bedroom Fermanagh home hits the market
Nestled amid the tranquil beauty of the County Fermanagh countryside, this exceptional detached residence presents a rare opportunity to embrace a lifestyle where luxury, comfort and scenic surroundings come together in perfect harmony

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:45:05 +0100
Enniskillen snail farm - retrospective planning sought for polytunnel
Retrospective planning permission is being sought for a 30-metre polytunnel being used for snail farming near Enniskillen.

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