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Tue, 20 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh pupils turn water protection lessons into village-wide art exhibition
A children’s art exhibition in Garrison is delivering a creative message about environmental protection and the importance of clean water.

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 16:04:39 +0100
Three people found drink driving in nine hours over weekend, says police
Three people were detected driving over the legal alcohol limit during a nine-hour period over the weekend, police have said.

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 15:13:33 +0100
Police appeal after 15 bullocks go missing near Kesh
Police are appealing for information after 15 Charolais and Limousin bullocks went missing from the Manoo Road area of Kesh over the weekend.

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 14:27:43 +0100
Diana Armstrong praises bravery of women in Jeffrey Donaldson case
Diana Armstrong says the bravery of Jeffrey Donaldson’s victims has encouraged more abuse survivors to come forward following his 15-year prison sentence.

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 14:17:17 +0100
Belleek sex offender jailed after police uncover 55,000 Telegram chats
Belleek sex offender Alun Cleary jailed for three years after accessing child abuse images on Telegram and breaching a Sexual Offences Prevention Order.

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 11:52:58 +0100
PSNI treat Fermanagh school bomb threats as a 'hoax'
Police say that bomb threats aimed at schools across Northern Ireland and other parts of the UK are being treated as a hoax.

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 11:39:30 +0100
Revealed: Email threatening bombs sent to 300 NI schools
An email threatening bomb attacks has been sent to 300 schools across Northern Ireland, prompting concern over the threats.

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 11:08:33 +0100
Enniskillen man to stand trial over cocaine, criminal property and benefit fraud claims
An Enniskillen man is to stand trial on charges relating to the possession of drugs and criminal property.

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 10:27:48 +0100
LIVE: Fermanagh schools among many across NI targeted by bomb threats
Schools across Northern Ireland have been targeted. Fermanagh schools are among those who have also received the email.

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 10:00:39 +0100
Enniskillen primary school evacuated after bomb threat email
A primary school in Enniskillen is among many across Northern Ireland who have received bomb threats on Monday morning.

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 16:29:14 +0100
Pottery Throwdown finalist unveils new Enniskillen Castle exhibition
A Fermanagh ceramic artist whose work featured on The Great Pottery Throwdown has unveiled a new exhibition at Enniskillen Castle.

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 16:41:37 +0100
Fermanagh MLA to attend PSNI interview over Drumcree
Sinn Fein MLA Áine Murphy has received a letter from the PSNI inviting her to attend a police interview in relation to her attendance at the Garvaghy Road protest last month.

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 14:45:57 +0100
Irish author Séamas Mac Annaidh to visit Fivemiletown
Irish author Séamas Mac Annaidh will visit Fivemiletown Library on Tuesday evening as part of Book Week NI 2026.

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 14:22:14 +0100
Man suffers serious facial injuries in Moy assault
A man in his 40s has sustained serious facial injuries following an assault in Moy.

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 13:24:29 +0100
Women’s refuge to boost security thanks to £7,899 donation
NFU Mutual Enniskillen donates £7,899 to Fermanagh and Omagh Women’s Aid for refuge security upgrades, helping those fleeing domestic abuse across Northern Ireland.

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 11:15:59 +0100
Man avoids prison after repeated breaches of hospital sexual offences order
A County Tyrone man who repeatedly breached a Sexual Offences Prevention Order (SOPO) by loitering around hospital facilities has avoided prison.

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0100
St Michael's College seeks classroom assistants to support special educational needs
St Michael's College in Enniskillen has opened recruitment for permanent, term-time Classroom Assistants specialising in Special Educational Needs, with roles taking effect immediately.

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 19:53:36 +0100
Gardaí concerned for wellbeing of missing 16-year-old girl from Co Cavan
Gardaí are appealing for the public’s assistance in tracing a missing 16-year-old girl from Co Cavan.

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 12:59:04 +0100
Cavan Road closed following two-vehicle collision
Cavan Road closed following two-vehicle collision

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 09:40:03 +0100
Diana Armstrong warns inheritance tax changes threaten family farms
Diana Armstrong warns inheritance tax changes are threatening family farms, with farmers cutting investment and raising concerns over succession.

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 09:07:52 +0100
Kimmins praises Fermanagh Community Transport for supporting rural residents
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins praises Fermanagh Community Transport for tackling rural isolation, with funding announced for a new minibus.

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 18:33:14 +0100
Heavy traffic near Gortin Glen as police urge motorists to avoid area
Police in Fermanagh have advised motorists to avoid the Glenpark Road area near Gortin Glen Forest Park due to heavy traffic.

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 13:16:07 +0100
New play park opens in Derrygonnelly for local families
A new play park has been completed in Derrygonnelly as part of a district-wide programme to improve outdoor recreational facilities.

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:14:03 +0100
Fermanagh boy’s near-fatal diabetes ordeal sparks gaming station appeal for SWAH
When William Morton was struggling to get over flu-like symptoms that were affecting his whole family, his mum Rachel began to wonder what was going on.

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:37:37 +0100
Hugo Duncan to join 'Pint to Pint' charity walk from Mahon's Hotel to Charlie's Bar
Two Fermanagh family-run establishments are joining forces for a 10-mile charity walk in aid of Cancer Focus, in memory of a much-loved family member and friend.

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 09:55:22 +0100
Enniskillen pizzeria nominated for NI local business award
Angie’s New Haven APizza in Enniskillen has been nominated for Northern Ireland’s Favourite Local Business 2026, with nominations open until November 30.

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 09:35:29 +0100
Enniskillen doctor wins clinical achievement award at inaugural Northern Ireland ceremony
A doctor at South West Acute Hospital has been recognised for her clinical achievements at a new awards ceremony celebrating the contribution of medical and dental professionals across Northern Ireland.

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 08:36:18 +0100
Planning permission refused for apartments and bedsits
Two retrospective planning applications, lodged by the same applicant, for the conversion of existing dwellings into apartments and bedsits at 52 Killycolpy Road, between Ardboe and Stewartstown, have been refused.

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 08:28:55 +0100
Kilronan School plans for new extension approved
Educational facilities at Kilronan School, Ballyronan Road, Magherafelt, are set to be significantly enhanced with approved plans for an extension to the school, to provide six additional classrooms, including two for children with Profound & Mul...

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 16:32:20 +0100
Enniskillen Pink Run raises £47,000 for local breast cancer services
The Enniskillen Pink Run has raised £47,000 for local breast cancer services, with 630 runners taking part in the annual Cancer Focus NI event.

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:25:53 +0100
£4.5m plan launched to create jobs and support businesses in Fermanagh and Omagh
A £4.5m economic action plan for Fermanagh and Omagh will support business growth, create jobs and boost tourism across the district.

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh GAA legend ‘Barts’ reflects on a lifetime with Devenish and county football
Devenish GAA legend Bartholomew ‘Barts’ O’Brien reflects on Fermanagh football, five titles, club service and Ulster GAA recognition.

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:07:02 +0100
MLA questions DAERA progress on barriers facing women in agriculture
Diana Armstrong MLA has challenged DAERA to address barriers facing rural women in farming, four years after a report highlighted key inequalities.

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 11:49:13 +0100
Jeffrey Donaldson jailed for 15 years for historical sex offences
Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson will be sentenced later for a string of historical sex offences against two women when they were children.

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 11:41:36 +0100
Donegal schools among 150 across Republic of Ireland to receive 'Hamas' bomb threats
Donegal schools among more than 150 in Republic of Ireland hit by bomb threats claiming to be Hamas; Gardaí search sites after threats of shootings.

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0100
Denzil McDaniel: Drumcree has shown why Northern Ireland must move forward, not back
It was the United States President in the 1950s, Dwight D Eisenhower who said, “Whenever I run into a problem I can’t solve, I always make it bigger. If I make it big enough, I can begin to see the outline of a solution.”

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 16:43:37 +0100
Enniskillen driver may face ban after uninsured stop
A driver is facing a possible disqualification after being stopped by police while driving an uninsured vehicle in Enniskillen.

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 16:33:54 +0100
Inside an impressive Enniskillen home with postcard views across Lough Erne
Explore this impressive four-bedroom detached Enniskillen home with four reception rooms, private gardens, garage and beautiful views across Lough Erne.

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 16:11:23 +0100
£70m Fermanagh Lakeland Forum reaches major milestone
The £70 million Fermanagh Lakeland Forum has reached a “substantial” milestone, with structural progress being made on the new leisure and wellbeing centre in Enniskillen.

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:31:19 +0100
Northern Ireland phone switch-off: the household items that could be affected
Around 35,000 homes and businesses in Northern Ireland have yet to move off the old analogue telephone network ahead of its retirement on January 31, 2027.

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:44:23 +0100
Lough Erne boat breakdowns lead to two RNLI callouts
Enniskillen RNLI assisted six people during two separate callouts on Lower Lough Erne within 24 hours.

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 11:36:41 +0100
Tributes paid to Ballyshannon GAA legend Josie Boyle at packed funeral mass
Tributes were paid at the funeral of Ballyshannon and south Donegal GAA legend Josie Boyle, who won seven county titles and coached generations at Aodh Ruadh.

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 11:56:35 +0100
Rory Gallagher festival seeks EU help over €283,000 unpaid
The Rory Gallagher International Tribute Festival is seeking European Union intervention after reporting more than €283,000 in unpaid ticket proceeds following the collapse of ticketing company Tickets.ie.

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 11:35:19 +0100
Sinn Féin call for 'planned, orderly and inclusive' Border poll preparation
A Sinn Féin Councillor has called on the UK government to “pave the way” for conditions surrounding a future border poll – with a motion demanding clarity on the issue being passed at a Fermanagh and Omagh Council committee meeting on Wednesda...

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 15:50:42 +0100
Donnelly Group expands BYD network with new Enniskillen showroom
Donnelly Group is expanding its BYD network with a new Enniskillen showroom opening in mid-November, creating sales, service and customer support jobs.

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 15:08:51 +0100
Enniskillen man admits 12 child sexual communication and indecent image offences
A boy who survived a life-threatening medical emergency is marking one year since his Type 1 diabetes diagnosis by raising £3,500 for a gaming station at South West Acute Hospital’s children’s ward.

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 15:16:46 +0100
Boy who survived near-fatal diabetes emergency aims to raise £3,500 for hospital
A boy who survived a life-threatening medical emergency is marking one year since his Type 1 diabetes diagnosis by raising £3,500 for a gaming station at South West Acute Hospital’s children’s ward.

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 14:58:32 +0100
Fermanagh parishes affected by new diocesan appointments
Bishop Larry Duffy has announced new appointments affecting Fermanagh parishes, with priests taking on additional responsibilities in Roslea, Lisnaskea, Maguiresbridge and Newtownbutler.

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 14:16:12 +0100
Lisbellaw residents demand answers over recycling centre closure
Lisbellaw residents are demanding answers from Fermanagh and Omagh District Council over the recycling centre closure, questioning transparency, consultation and council procedures.

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:40:58 +0100
Erskine calls for progress on A4 Enniskillen Bypass following A5 court decision
DUP MLA Deborah Erskine has called for progress on the A4 Enniskillen Bypass following the A5 court appeal decision, seeking clarity on the project’s next steps.

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