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Sun, 08 Aug 2021 10:30:00 +0100
PSNI warning to avoid weather-hit Cuilcagh boardwalk today
POLICE in Fermanagh have posted a warning to the public to avoid visiting the Cuilcagh boardwalk today, Sunday, August 8, due to adverse weather conditions in the area.

Sun, 08 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Ardhowen to reopen this month with a live musical following latest restrictions changes
THE Ardhowen Theatre in Enniskillen is planning to reopen this month following the Northern Ireland Executive’s latest easing of coronavirus restrictions regarding live entertainment venues that were announced last Monday, July 26.

Sun, 08 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh and Omagh councillors show cross-party unity in slamming Troubles ‘amnesty’
Correspondence from the Northern Ireland Office to concerns raised by Fermanagh and Omagh District Council in respect of legacy issues – particularly the British government’s controversial plans to bring about legislation that would ban all prose...

Sun, 08 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0100
75 percent believe integrated schools should be the norm
SOME 75 per cent of people living in the Fermanagh and Omagh District Council area questioned in a new survey by LucidTalk believe integrated education – which sees children of different faiths, backgrounds and cultures educated together – should...

Sun, 08 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Late Newtownbutler man inspires a cross-community weekend
On November 21, 2020, Mickey McPhillips from Newtownbutler became one of the many statistics of those who take their own lives on this island of Ireland.

Sun, 08 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0100
CrossFit Games: Louie in seventh heaven at ‘surreal’ success over in Wisconsin
FROM contracting Covid-19 in October, 2020, which left him in a hospital bed suffering from bilateral pneumonia, Fermanagh man Louie McMaster’s recovery has been somewhat incredible.

Sat, 07 Aug 2021 11:20:53 +0100
Flooding in Fermanagh: Police advise to avoid area
POLICE have received reports of severe flooding on the Lattone Road, Garrison Road and Main Street, Garrison.

Sat, 07 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Local Centra Store Recognised with Four Shortlistings at Prestigious Retail Industry Awards
LILLEY'S Centra, Dublin Road, Enniskillen has been shortlisted for four awards at the 2021 Retail Industry Awards.

Sat, 07 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Turning golf balls into gold: Children raise money for the Children’s Heartbeat Trust
SADIE Clendenning (8) and her brother, Jack (6) from Fivemiletown used their creative minds to raise £1,135 for the Children’s Heartbeat Trust recently.

Sat, 07 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Enniskillen producer’s new short film wins accolade at Galway Film Fleadh
A short film written and directed by Jon Beer and produced by Enniskillen's Brian J. Falconer has been recognised with a prestigious award in an Oscar-qualifying category at this year's Galway Film Fleadh.

Sat, 07 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh walks/hikes: Crocknagrally Forest
THIS week’s walk of the week is Crocknagrally Forest.

Sat, 07 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh mum on cloud nine after air ambulance comes to her aid
A FERMANAGH woman had to be taken by helicopter to hospital to give birth in what will be a dramatic series of events she and her family will never forget.

Sat, 07 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh man completes Peaks for Peter challenge in aid of Sands
IN JUST over seven days, Belfast-based Fermanagh man Eddie Roofe climbed 38,500ft – a height close to 1.5 Mount Everests – covering a total distance of 153 miles, the equivalent of just under six marathons, as he completed his challenge to scale ...

Sat, 07 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Tributes to ‘civil' Fermanagh man who was also a talented sportsman
THE family of Rossa Cullen have paid tribute to a man who was described as a “civil man” and a “quiet man” as well as an adoring uncle.

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Domestic abuse awareness training now opened up to businesses across the area
THANKS to funding support from the Fermanagh and Omagh Policing and Community Safety Partnership (PCSP), Fermanagh Women’s Aid, in partnership with Omagh Women’s Aid and the PSNI, are now able to extend their domestic abuse and violence awareness...

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 15:29:00 +0100
Links between mental health, social media and broadcasting
For those of us of a certain age who remember the journalist and broadcaster, Michael Parkinson, as 'the king of the chat show', it’s sobering that he’s 86.

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 14:09:00 +0100
Woman faces new charges over alleged activity with minor
A COUNTY Tyrone woman currently accused of abducting a child she is in a sexual relationship with, has appeared in court on new charges after being detected in breach of bail.

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 12:00:00 +0100
No mobile Covid vaccination clinics in Fermanagh
THERE are currently no mobile Covid-19 vaccination clinics based in Fermanagh as the area has not been classed as a place of low vaccine uptake, a spokesman for the Western Health and Social Care Trust has confirmed.

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 12:52:38 +0100
Western Trust make first doses available for 16 and 17 year olds
The Western Health and Social Care Trust (Western Trust) will begin administering Pfizer jabs for 16 and 17 year olds at each of its three Mass Vaccination Centres and Mobile Clinics from Friday 6th August.

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 11:45:00 +0100
Enniskillen Southern Bypass plan inches forward
Plans for the Enniskillen Southern Bypass continue to progress with the Vesting Order to become operative on August 24.

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 11:15:03 +0100
Fermanagh flooding: Firefighters treat man who had heart attack during call-out
While attending reports of significant flooding firefighters also had to come to the aid of a man believed to be having a heart attack on Thursday night.

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 10:27:24 +0100
Fermanagh woman called 'mentally dysfunctional' during harassment by former partner
A MAN has been convicted at Enniskillen Magistrates Court of harassment against his former girlfriend, the mother of his twin sons.

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 10:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh Royal Black Institution set for parade
THE Fermanagh Royal Black commemoration will take place this Saturday, August 7 in Kesh, with a short service and parade.

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 08:49:07 +0100
Arrest in Enniskillen following crash involving drunk driver
Police in Fermanagh have arrested a drunk driver who was "almost four times the legal limit" following a road traffic collision on the Sligo Road, Enniskillen yesterday (August 7).

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 16:25:00 +0100
Meg to represent Fermanagh in Nose of Tralee
A LOCAL dog is representing Fermanagh in this year's final of the 'Nose of Tralee' competition, hosted by Pet Sitters Ireland.

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 16:00:00 +0100
DfI takes action as branch breaks car mirrors
THE Department for Infrastructure (DfI) has confirmed that it “carries the liability” after the branch of a tree on DfI property protruded out onto a Fermanagh road, causing damage to a woman’s vehicle.

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Vaccine certificate availability extended
NORTHERN Ireland Covid-19 vaccine certificates are now available in digital form for those travelling abroad up to and including August 17.

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 15:00:00 +0100
Aaron Wilson to entertain with a live open air performance in Enniskillen town centre
FERMANAGH and Omagh District Council’s Live & Local @ Lunchtime series continues this Saturday (August 7) with a live open air performance in Enniskillen town centre from talented local musician, Aaron Wilson.

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 14:33:56 +0100
Enniskillen Castle Museums becomes permanent home for sword
THE Bronze Sword recently bought by Enniskillen Castle's Fermanagh County Museum for £7,500 at an auction in Dublin has arrived back in Fermanagh and is now on display at Enniskillen Castle.

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 13:34:00 +0100
Emergency services attend incident at Fermanagh hotel
MANAGEMENT at the Killyhevlin Hotel in Enniskillen took “all of the relevant precautions” to prevent putting staff and customers at risk following a chemical leak in the swimming pool area of the hotel on Monday night (August 2).

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 12:30:00 +0100
Western Trust will not cancel cancer surgeries
THE Western Trust has said it will not be cancelling any 'red flag' or cancer surgeries, it was revealed during a media briefing last Thursday, July 29.

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 11:00:00 +0100
Trust developing service for long covid sufferers
THE Western Trust is in the midst of developing a service for those who have suffered from 'long covid'.

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 09:49:21 +0100
Main road in Enniskillen closed
The Irvinestown Road at Drumclay in Enniskillen is currently closed for resurfacing, with diversions in place.

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 09:35:55 +0100
Fermanagh man, 76, faces historical assault charges
AN ENNISKILLEN man has been returned for trial in the Crown Court to face charges of historical indecent assault.

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 20:00:00 +0100
VIDEO: Making the headlines this week in Fermanagh
In this week's newspaper

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Bringing a bold style to his art
Although an architect by trade, Ryan Kelly, from Donagh also has skills in fine art.

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 14:28:12 +0100
Met Office issue yellow weather warning for Fermanagh
The Met Office has issued a Yellow weather warning from tomorrow (August 5) for thunderstorms across Northern Ireland, including Co. Fermanagh.

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 12:46:00 +0100
How to report a COVID test result to the NHS
The government is asking that all tests are reported to the NHS in order to keep track of infection rates in the UK.

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 11:28:56 +0100
Swimming lessons to be re-scheduled as pool remains closed
The swimming pool at Fermanagh Lakeland Forum is currently closed to the public due to a "chemical imbalance in the pool water", a spokesman for Fermanagh and Omagh District Council has confirmed.

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 11:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh man facing common assault charge claims he is being held against his 'free will'
THERE was some consternation in Enniskillen Magistrates Court on Monday as a defendant claimed he was being held against his free will.

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 10:00:00 +0100
What is a vaccine passport? See EU travel certificate details here
People travelling to the UK from amber list countries can avoid self-isolation rules on arrival by showing their EU Digital Covid Certificate.

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0100
The Three Amigos get ready for a drive-in tour
‘THE Three Amigos’ – featuring Country music stars, Jimmy Buckley, Robert Mizzell and Patrick Feeney – have released a brand-new single.

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 09:39:00 +0100
Fermanagh man stopped on way home after a 'few pints'
A MAN has been banned from driving after he was stopped by police on his way home from a pub.

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 18:00:00 +0100
Obituary: Noreen Henderson
The death has occurred of Noreen Henderson Trillick on June 18, a much-loved mother, grandmother, sister and aunt.

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 17:24:00 +0100
McDonald's 'trick' can save you 50 per cent on your order every time
The offer is only open to people aged 16 and over.

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 12:55:00 +0100
17 countries set to be added to travel green list ahead of government review
The government will provide an update on the travel list this Thursday with a scheduled review of the traffic light system.

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 09:09:58 +0100
Fermanagh Lakeland Forum swimming pool closed 'until further notice'
The swimming pool at Fermanagh Lakeland Forum is closed "until further notice".

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 08:39:25 +0100
Update to NHS Covid-19 app will see change to self-isolation guidance
Updates will see fewer people who have been in close contact to people infected with the virus told to self-isolate.

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 17:29:00 +0100
Universal Credit payment to end for thousands next month - are you affected?
On September 30 this year, millions will see their £20-a-week increase in Universal Credit end.

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Enniskillen cathedral works get a £5,000 boost
THE Friends of the Inniskillings Museum recently presented a cheque for £5,000 to the Very Reverend Kenneth Hall, Rector and Dean of Clogher, to support the current restoration project of Saint Macartin’s Cathedral.



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