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Tue, 10 Aug 2021 16:54:46 +0100
Emergency services dealing with incident at Enniskillen Library
Emergency services are currently in attendance of an incident at Enniskillen Library.

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 16:53:02 +0100
Fermanagh police appealing for witnesses after car bumper stolen
Police in Fermanagh and Omagh are appealing for witness after a BMW had it's bumper stolen in Enniskillen on Saturday night.

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Book of poetry in honour of late wife to raise money for charity
A Fivemiletown man has recently published a book featuring a collection of poems inspired by his beloved late wife, Dorothy, with proceeds from sales to be donated to units in the South West Acute Hospital (SWAH) who gave her exceptional care in her ...

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 15:20:51 +0100
Fermanagh students receive teacher-determined A Level results
This morning (August 10), students across Fermanagh received their A-Level results which, for a second year, have been determined by teachers after this summer’s exams were cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 15:06:28 +0100
Dungannon murder: Man, 32, charged with 'catastrophic' injuries to two year old refused bail
A MAN charged with the murder of a two-year-old in Dungannon last week has been refused bail.

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 08:27:00 +0100
Man and woman charged over death of two-year-old girl in Dungannon
A man and a woman have have been charged over the death of a two-year-old girl in Dungannon, County Tyrone.

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0100
New ‘Around the Meadow’ Reminiscence Trail launched in Enniskillen
THE ‘Around the Meadow’ Reminiscence Trail, a new initiative by Fermanagh and Omagh District Council at the Broadmeadow, Enniskillen, was officially opened last week by the Chair of the Council, Councillor Errol Thompson.

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Rory Best to pass through Fermanagh on “Miles to Mayo" walk
FORMER Ulster, Ireland, British & Irish Lions Captain Rory Best is calling on people across in Fermanagh, and across Northern Ireland, to help him in his challenge to support Cancer Fund for Children – a charity that is very close to his heart.

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 18:31:15 +0100
Body of man found close to Fermanagh RTC
Police in Fermanagh are investigating the discovery of a man’s body in Maguiresbridge on Monday, August 9.

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 17:29:19 +0100
Vodafone announce major change for UK customers - how much will it cost?
BT-owned EE was the first to announce the reintroduction of roaming charges in June.

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 17:16:42 +0100
Tyrone company Euro Auctions to be sold to Ritchie Bros
Dromore plant and machinery auction house Euro Auctions is to be sold to Ritchie Bros., a global asset management, disposition, and services company for an enterprise value of £775 million.

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 17:16:29 +0100
Officers stopped Fermanagh woman driving car in dangerous condition
A WOMAN who was stopped by police while driving a car that was in dangerous condition told them she did not realise it was as bad as they were saying.

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 16:54:43 +0100
Man, 19, who tried to bite police officer handed prison sentence
A MAN who police found lying on the road before he became aggressive and tried to assault them has been sentenced to prison.

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 14:28:54 +0100
Fermanagh road closed following road traffic incident
A road traffic incident at Maguiresbridge today, Monday, August 9 has led to the closure of the main Belfast Road.

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 12:20:59 +0100
Met Office issue Yellow weather warning for Fermanagh
A Yellow weather warning for thunderstorms is in place for parts of Fermanagh today (August 9).

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 11:39:02 +0100
Woman arrested in relation to death of two-year-old girl in Tyrone
Detectives investigating the death of a two-year-old girl in Dungannon last Friday, August 6, have arrested a 24-year-old woman.

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 11:04:21 +0100
Petrol bombs thrown in Tyrone during night of disorder
A gang of up to 30 people, including masked men, threw masonry and petrol bombs during a night of disorder in Co Tyrone.

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 08:45:00 +0100
Fermanagh citizens urged to keep ICE card on their person
FERMANAGH and Omagh Policing and Community Safety Partnership (PCSP) is encouraging residents to carry an ICE (In Case of Emergency) card.

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
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.

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.

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
Fermanagh walks/hikes: Crocknagrally Forest
THIS week’s walk of the week is Crocknagrally Forest.

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 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'.



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