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Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:24:55 +0100
Donegal football legend James McHugh dies in Cavan road collision
Donegal football legend and All-Ireland winner James McHugh has died following a road traffic collision in Co. Cavan.

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:06:13 +0100
Tributes paid to popular Fermanagh businessman Seamus McGovern
Tributes have been paid to well-known Fermanagh businessman Seamus McGovern, who has died peacefully at his home surrounded by his family.

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 14:44:37 +0100
Review: Andrew Irwin summons magic of Sinatra at special concert
Tenor Andrew Irwin paid tribute to Frank Sinatra with a jazz and swing concert at Saddlers, featuring Rat Pack classics and guest performances in the UK.

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 14:20:47 +0100
Father fined and banned after ‘Shakespearean tragedy’ crash that injured his sons
A father of three children, whose driving caused them to suffer “devastating injuries”, has been fined and banned from driving at Enniskillen Magistrates’ Court.

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 17:34:43 +0100
Court case of woman accused of attacking man with fork adjourned
A Fivemiletown woman, who allegedly attacked a man with a fork has had her case put back to September 7, at Enniskillen Magistrates Court.

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 17:30:03 +0100
Protest outside Stormont dominated by calls for agriculture minister to quit
Calls for the resignation of Agriculture Minister Andrew Muir dominated a protest outside Stormont on Monday as farmers and political representatives gathered to voice their anger over the culling of 51 cattle near Fivemiletown last month.

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 17:00:22 +0100
Three face assault and machete charges following alleged 2019 incident
Three men facing a series of serious assault charges, including the alleged possession of machetes, have had their cases adjourned for a further week at Enniskillen Magistrates’ Court.

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 16:32:47 +0100
Motorcyclist taken to hospital after collision near Donegal Town
A motorcyclist has been taken to hospital following a two-vehicle road traffic collision in Laghey, Co Donegal, on Monday afternoon.

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:53:36 +0100
Rising insurance costs are a barrier to young people entering haulage industry
Rising insurance costs and a lack of facilities for lorry drivers were raised as barriers to young people entering a career in haulage.

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:43:41 +0100
Enniskillen farmer recognised among Ireland’s top potato growers
Enniskillen farmer Brian Donaldson wins fourth place at the Bord Bia All Ireland Quality Potato Championship at the Tullamore Show, Fermanagh news.

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 14:56:44 +0100
Craft Month kicks off across Ireland with exciting events in Fermanagh
Fermanagh makers are taking part in August Craft Month with a packed programme of nearly 500 events set to take place.

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 12:44:19 +0100
Fermanagh man 'used daughter as pawn' in domestic abuse case, court hears
A County Fermanagh man has appeared in court in relation to domestic abuse matters, during which it is contended he used his 14-year-old daughter as “a pawn” to carry out calculation and manipulation of her mother.

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 09:20:42 +0100
Farmers protest at Stormont as Agriculture Minister to appear before committee
Farmers are expected to gather at Stormont at 10am on Monday over the culling of 51 cattle near Fivemiletown.

Sun, 09 Aug 2026 10:55:54 +0100
Police clarify large emergency presence near Lough Erne as they attend sudden death
A significant emergency services operation was mounted in Enniskillen on Saturday afternoon following the sudden death of a person in the Portora Wharf area.

Sun, 09 Aug 2026 18:44:29 +0100
Farmers to protest at Stormont tomorrow over Fivemiletown cattle cull
Farmers are expected to gather at Stormont on Monday morning to protest over the handling of the culling of 51 cattle near Fivemiletown.

Sun, 09 Aug 2026 18:35:51 +0100
Firefighters tackle fire at popular tourist attraction
A fire at the Ulster American Folk Park in Omagh on Sunday was caused by a hand dryer in a visitor centre bathroom.

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 17:04:42 +0100
Woman airlifted to hospital after three car crash on Ballyshannon to Belleek Road
A woman in her 20s has been airlifted to Sligo University Hospital following a three-vehicle road traffic collision on the N3 Ballyshannon to Belleek Road.

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 16:05:08 +0100
Road closed near Fermanagh Border after serious road traffic collision
Gardaí and emergency services are currently at the scene of a serious road traffic incident on the Belleek Road in Ballyshannon, Co Donegal.

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 15:48:10 +0100
Motorcyclist in critical condition after Lisnaskea road crash
A motorcyclist is in a critical condition in hospital following a single-vehicle road traffic collision in Lisnaskea.

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 10:57:48 +0100
21-year-old released as police reappeal after Irvinestown crash
A 21-year-old man arrested following a four-vehicle road traffic collision in Irvinestown has been released pending a report to the Public Prosecution Service.

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 16:43:18 +0100
Irvinestown girl returns from Las Vegas with celebrity coach and haul of medals
For many 11-year-olds, the summer holidays mean a break from school, a holiday and maybe a trip to the beach.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 21:54:47 +0100
Motorcyclist dies in Co Donegal road crash as Gardaí appeal for witnesses
A motorcyclist has died following a two-vehicle road traffic collision in Co Donegal on Friday afternoon.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:16:14 +0100
Three men arrested as Gardaí investigate alleged organised crime assaults in Cavan
Three men have been arrested as part of an ongoing Garda investigation into suspected organised criminal activity in west Cavan.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:36:15 +0100
Man arrested after four-vehicle crash on busy Fermanagh road
A man has been arrested after a four-vehicle collision in Irvinestown.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:16:18 +0100
Fresh demands for full disclosure over Fivemiletown cattle cull
The DUP's deputy leader has called on Agriculture Minister Andrew Muir to publish the full court order relating to the controversial Fivemiletown cattle cull, insisting greater transparency is needed to restore public confidence.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:03:40 +0100
Fermanagh artist shows 'landscape and memory' in exhibition
An exhibition by Fermanagh artist Douglas Hutton is inviting visitors to Enniskillen Castle to explore a collection of paintings inspired by landscape, memory and the natural world.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 09:36:14 +0100
Council 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 +0100
Mount 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

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:52:18 +0100
Fermanagh Farming Society launches Suckler Herd Competition
Fermanagh Farming Society has launched its annual Suckler Herd Competition, with local beef producers invited to enter for the chance to share a total prize fund of £1,500.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:41:13 +0100
Dream home in Fermanagh countryside goes on market
Built in 2017, this luxury countryside residence features stunning interiors, landscaped gardens, orchard views and premium family living.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:27:22 +0100
Mid Ulster to have a say on School Uniforms (Trousers) Bill
Councillor Jolene Groogan has called on Mid Ulster District Council to respond to the School Uniforms (Trousers) Bill consultation, as she feels strongly that schoolgirls should be given the choice between wearing skirts or trousers.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:23:04 +0100
Concerns over possible reduction in Translink transport offer in Mid Ulster
Councillor Dan Kerr is concerned that Translink may be planning to reduce its transport offer in Mid Ulster, and particularly so in rural parts of the district, as a cost-saving exercise.

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 21:27:30 +0100
Police 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 +0100
Three 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 +0100
Fermanagh 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 +0100
Family 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 +0100
Council'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 +0100
Royal Black members reflect on faith, fellowship and Fermanagh's proud history
From Mammon to God!

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 08:00:00 +0100
Historian 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 +0100
Muir 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 +0100
Generous 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 +0100
Question 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 +0100
Renewed 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 +0100
Granville 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 +0100
No 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 +0100
Fermanagh 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 +0100
Fallen 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 +0100
Fuel 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 +0100
Enniskillen 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.

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