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Fri, 07 Aug 2026 09:36:14 +0100Council applies to install CCTV to protect Cole's Monument from further vandalism
A planning application has been made to install CCTV at Coles Monument after vandalism at the site earlier this year.
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 08:00:00 +0100Mount Lourdes Embraces the Digital Future with New A-Level ICT Course
In an era where technology shapes almost every aspect of modern life and business, education must continue to evolve to meet the needs of both students and employers
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 21:27:30 +0100Police issue urgent appeal to trace missing woman last seen in Enniskillen
Police have issued an urgent appeal for information to help trace a missing woman last seen in the Enniskillen area.
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:42:39 +0100Three men appear in court over Lisnaskea machete attack after extradition from ROI
Three men who were wanted in connection with a machete attack in Lisnaskea have been extradited from Republic of Ireland.
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 11:25:23 +0100Fermanagh entrepreneurs invited to compete for £6,000 prize
Entrepreneurs across the Fermanagh and Omagh district are being offered the chance to compete for up to £6,000 in investment as applications open for this year's Go Succeed: The Ultimate Pitch competition.
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:15:00 +0100Family revives former Lack post office with 'Honesty Shop'
The lovely village of Lack may not quite match others in size, but bubbling beneath the surface is a raft of interesting people who make their native village indeed a place apart.
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 09:42:23 +0100Council's £24,000 bill as vandals repeatedly target lifesaving water rescue equipment
More than £24,000 has been spent replacing lifesaving water rescue equipment across the Fermanagh and Omagh district after hundreds of throw lines were vandalised or stolen, with one of the area's busiest riverside routes accounting for more than a ...
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 08:00:00 +0100Royal Black members reflect on faith, fellowship and Fermanagh's proud history
From Mammon to God!
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 08:00:00 +0100Historian highlights lasting legacy of Battle of Newtownbutler
On July 31, 1689, a major battle was fought in Fermanagh—a battle that had a profound impact way beyond the county.
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:59:37 +0100Muir defends Fivemiletown cattle operation as questions continue
DAERA Minister Andrew Muir has defended the controversial operation in which 51 cattle were shot near Fivemiletown, insisting officials had “no reasonable alternative” but to euthanise the animals.
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 14:36:15 +0100£750,000 road resurfacing scheme to begin in Ederney
A major £750,000 road resurfacing scheme covering three kilometres of the B4 route through Ederney is set to begin next week.
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 11:04:19 +0100Generous donation funds transport for Fermanagh patients' wellbeing trip
The generosity of local businesses and the wider community has been praised after two fundraising initiatives raised vital support for people affected by pulmonary fibrosis across Fermanagh and Northern Ireland.
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:10:45 +0100Question marks remain over NIHE grants for home adaptations
Councillor Nuala McLernon has expressed disappointment in relation to correspondence from the Department for Communities on NI Housing Executive Disabled Facilities Grants for home adaptations in Mid Ulster, as she feels that the letter fails to addr...
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:05:48 +0100Renewed plea for audible signal at Aughnacloy Pelican crossing
Councillor Frances Burton has pressed again for an audible signal to be added as a matter of urgency to the Pelican crossing in Aughnacloy’s busy Moore Street.
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 09:56:07 +0100Granville Ecopark odour incident now confirmed as gas leak
Councillor Gael Gildernew has welcomed confirmation from the NI Environment Agency (NIEA) that a leak which emanated from industrial premises at Granville Ecopark on May 8 was indeed a gas leak – albeit not dangerous in nature.
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 09:49:17 +0100No budget available to fund scheme subsidising artists
Councillor Malachy Quinn has expressed disappointment that a request for a scheme to be set up to guarantee a basic income for artists, on a par with what already exists in the Republic of Ireland, has been turned down.
Wed, 05 Aug 2026 23:59:00 +0100Fermanagh actress hopes new book will guide aspiring screen actors
A Kesh actress who has spent more than a decade trying to break into the screen industry says she hopes a new guide co-written with her talent agent will help aspiring performers avoid the mistakes, confusion and dead ends that she faced when startin...
Wed, 05 Aug 2026 18:02:26 +0100Fallen live electricity wires force closure of road near Clogher
Motorists are being urged to avoid the Ballagh Road between Clogher and Fivemiletown after a fallen electricity pole brought live wires onto the road, forcing its closure.
Wed, 05 Aug 2026 16:29:29 +0100Fuel costs on the rise once again in Fermanagh
Motorists across County Fermanagh are facing another increase in fuel costs, with both petrol and diesel prices climbing in recent weeks.
Wed, 05 Aug 2026 16:20:22 +0100Enniskillen woman fined after admitting speeding charge of hitting 90mph
An Enniskillen woman, who pleaded guilty to a charge of speeding has been convicted and fined at Enniskillen Magistrates Court.
Wed, 05 Aug 2026 16:11:48 +0100Enniskillen man accused of making threats to kill and attempting to damage house
An Enniskillen man, who allegedly tried to damage a house in Tempo with a metal pole had his case put back to September 14 at the Magistrates Court in a video link case.
Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:28:11 +0100Man who brandished loaded rifle in house in drunken state avoids prison
A Trory man, who took a loaded rifle to a female and a male in a house while in a drunken state, has been put on Probation for three years, at Enniskillen Magistrates Court.
Wed, 05 Aug 2026 13:32:45 +0100Two people committed to trial over murder of 71-year-old in Dungannon
Two people have been returned for trial in relation to the murder of a seventy-one-year-old man who was discovered with severe injuries.
Wed, 05 Aug 2026 13:00:38 +0100Respected Enniskillen retailer says roadworks are destroying trade
One of Enniskillen's best-known retailers has warned that ongoing roadworks are "destroying" trade in the county town at the height of the summer season, claiming businesses are being left to suffer through what should be the busiest weeks of the...
Wed, 05 Aug 2026 09:53:22 +0100Enniskillen hotel worker wins £20,500 discrimination case
A Co. Fermanagh mother who worked as a receptionist at the Westville Hotel in Enniskillen has been awarded almost £20,500 by an Industrial Tribunal after successfully bringing an indirect sex discrimination case.
Wed, 05 Aug 2026 17:22:01 +0100Man arrested after 'prop notes' with stickers made to look like real cash found
A 60-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of a number of fraud offences after an alleged attempt to pass counterfeit notes at a local shop.
Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:57:38 +0100Butler makes case for £7.3 billion agri-food industry
Northern Ireland’s £7.3 billion agri-food industry should be a central part of the UK’s economic and food security strategy, according to Ulster Unionist MLA Robbie Butler.
Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:39:15 +0100Fermanagh mother campaigns for drug to treat rare neurological condition
A Rosslea mother has been campaigning for access to a life-changing drug, following her diagnosis with a rare degenerative neurological disease.
Wed, 05 Aug 2026 13:30:37 +0100Enniskillen workers begin strike over pay and break arrangements
Workers at the Enniskillen site of a multi-national food company have begun strike action over pay and working conditions, with union representatives vowing to maintain their picket despite heavy Fermanagh rain.
Wed, 05 Aug 2026 13:18:00 +0100Enniskillen-born entrepreneur receives £75k award for tech company
An Enniskillen-born entrepreneur has secured a £75,000 Innovate UK Women in Innovation Award to accelerate the growth of her technology company, SeeMe Ltd.
Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:26:19 +0100Irvinestown sex offender admits notices breach and driving offences
An Irvinestown violent sex offender has pleaded guilty to failing to comply with sex offender’s notices on June 12, and to a number of motoring offence at Enniskillen Magistrates Court
Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:12:25 +0100Enniskillen murder accused appears in court but has case pushed back
An Enniskillen man, who is charged with murder had his case put back for updates, at the Magistrates Court.
Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:05:55 +0100Newtownbutler man charged with alleged sexual offences has case adjourned
A Newtownbutler man, who has been charged with a number of alleged sexual offences committed in front of children, had his case adjourned at Enniskillen Magistrates Court.
Tue, 04 Aug 2026 13:42:29 +0100Rosslea man accused of pitchfork attack has case pushed back
A Rosslea man, who allegedly attacked a woman with a pitchfork had his case put back for a month for a Preliminary Enquiry, at Enniskillen Magistrates Court.
Tue, 04 Aug 2026 12:49:17 +0100Western Trust official named among highest paid in Northern Ireland
The Western Health and Social Care Trust’s medical director received total remuneration of £332,500 during the last financial year, according to a new rich list of senior NHS and health service executives across the UK.
Tue, 04 Aug 2026 12:01:43 +0100Derrylin man avoids jail after admitting drugs charge
A Derrylin man, who admitted drugs charges at Enniskillen Magistrates Court, has been given a Probation Order and a Community Service sentence.
Tue, 04 Aug 2026 11:15:19 +0100Thousands brave the rain to attend Clogher Valley Show
On Wednesday, July 29, thousands of people made their way to the 106th Clogher Valley Show in Augher, with umbrellas, waterproofs and wellington boots becoming as much a part of the day as cattle, sheep and tractors.
Tue, 04 Aug 2026 10:41:12 +0100Fermanagh businessman seeks permission for 228-home development
Fermanagh businessman and property developer David Mahon is seeking planning permission for a major 228-home residential development in Donegal Town.
Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:37:17 +0100Equine simulators and sport science draw riders to Enniskillen campus training hub
CAFRE’s Enniskillen Rider Performance Hub offers advanced equine training with Racewood simulators, sports science, and expert coaching for all riders.
Tue, 04 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0100Council seeking to appoint permanent, full-time senior positions
The Fermanagh and Omagh District Council is seeking to appoint for the following permanent, full-time senior positions based at a Council facility in either Enniskillen or Omagh.
Tue, 04 Aug 2026 12:54:57 +0100Call for Mid Ulster to be included in Fáilte Ireland's 'Hidden Heartlands' brand
Councillor Gael Gildernew has called on Mid Ulster District Council to write to Fáilte Ireland, to make a case for Mid Ulster to be included in the tourism body’s ‘Hidden Heartlands’ brand.
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Mon, 03 Aug 2026 20:16:01 +0100Former SDLP MLA Richie McPhillips returns to politics with independent council bid
Former SDLP MLA Richie McPhillips is returning to frontline politics almost a decade after losing his Assembly seat, announcing he will stand as an independent candidate in the upcoming Fermanagh and Omagh District Council elections.
Mon, 03 Aug 2026 17:18:20 +0100Case of man accused of killing woman by dangerous driving in Derrylin adjourned
A man who is facing a charge of dangerous dangerous driving causing the death of a female had his case put back to September, at Enniskillen Magistrates Court.
Mon, 03 Aug 2026 17:07:18 +0100Man appears in court charged with assaulting woman
A man has appeared at Enniskillen Magistrates Court, facing an assault charge.
Mon, 03 Aug 2026 16:49:01 +0100Belleek man appears in court on criminal damage and resisting arrest charges
A Belleek man has appeared at Enniskillen Magistrates Court, facing charge of criminal damage, two counts of attempted criminal damage and resisting arrest.
Mon, 03 Aug 2026 16:26:13 +0100Man named locally after fatal crash near Fermanagh border
A man who died in a road traffic collision near the Fermanagh border has been named locally as Ronan King.
Mon, 03 Aug 2026 16:10:20 +0100Police unable to respond during Fivemiletown cattle cull, Minister reveals
Police were unable to respond to a request for assistance during the controversial cattle cull outside Fivemiletown because of "operational difficulties", Agriculture Minister Andrew Muir has revealed.
Mon, 03 Aug 2026 16:11:02 +0100Thunderstorm warning issued for Fermanagh with risk of flooding and travel disruption
People across Fermanagh are being urged to prepare for heavy rain, thunderstorms and possible flooding after a yellow weather warning was issued for the county.
Mon, 03 Aug 2026 13:39:36 +0100Enniskillen hotel guest accused of threatening to kill step sister
A hotel guest in the Westville Hotel allegedly told officers in a telephone call that he was suicidal and that he would kill his a family member.