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Tue, 21 Jul 2026 09:27:15 +0100
RNLI called to assist narrowboat after it ran aground on Lough Erne
Carrybridge RNLI volunteers were called into action three times over a busy weekend on Lough Erne, assisting grounded and disabled vessels before helping to locate an overdue boater in the early hours of Monday morning.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 17:06:15 +0100
Tribute paid to former Fermanagh volunteer George Alexander Kilpatrick
Fermanagh Community Transport has paid tribute to former volunteer George Alexander Kilpatrick following his death earlier this month.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 16:01:58 +0100
Holy Trinity PS pupil earns enviromental recognition with help from 'Wipezilla'
A Holy Trinity Primary School pupil has been recognised for helping promote an important environmental message after winning an NI Water colouring competition.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 15:15:31 +0100
Enniskillen man receives top national life-saving award after Crom rescue
An Enniskillen man has been given a top national life-saving honour after rescuing a drowning man near Crom in Newtownbutler.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 13:52:56 +0100
Gardai in appeal to find Cavan teen missing since Friday
Gardaí are appealing for the public's help in tracing a 15-year-old boy who has been reported missing from Co Cavan.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 11:40:37 +0100
£175k resurfacing scheme on road between Tempo and Fintona to start later this month
Motorists travelling between Fintona and Tempo are being advised to plan ahead as a major road resurfacing scheme worth £175,000 is due to begin later this month.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 09:25:36 +0100
Man with 'offensive weapon' arrested after alleged assault in Tyrone
A man has been arrested following a reported disturbance in the Barrack Street area of Coalisland on Sunday afternoon.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 21:09:05 +0100
Fermanagh and Omagh District records highest number of NI road deaths
Fermanagh and Omagh records highest number of NI road deaths so far in 2026

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 20:51:38 +0100
Dungannon residents to see increased police presence to tackle crime
Residents can expect to see a greater police presence in parks, walkways and housing developments as efforts continue to tackle anti-social behaviour.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 20:36:18 +0100
Monaghan civic offices development plans approved to the tune of €43.6m
Monaghan County Council has formally approved plans for a major new Civic Offices development in Monaghan Town, marking a significant milestone in one of the local authority's largest infrastructure projects in recent years.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 16:35:59 +0100
Erne Family Centre celebrates Carmel's 47 years of service
Colleagues, family and friends gathered at the Erne Family Centre in Enniskillen to celebrate the retirement of long-serving Family Worker Carmel Barron after 47 years with the Western Trust.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 14:11:09 +0100
Fermanagh Pride 2026 fills Enniskillen streets with families and friends
Rainbow flags filled the streets of Enniskillen on Saturday as hundreds of people gathered for Fermanagh Pride 2026, with families, children, supporters and community groups joining the colourful parade through the town before celebrations continued ...

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 16:41:42 +0100
Chewing Gum Task Force £27,500 funding welcomed
Mid Ulster District Council has been successful in its bid for funding from the Chewing Gum Task Force, with a full grant to the value of £27,500 being offered, bringing the total funding received over the past five years to £127,500.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 16:35:33 +0100
“Not going to give up” until bus shelter is installed
Councillor Denise Johnston has renewed her appeal for the provision of a bus shelter on the Hillhead Road, Castledawson, and for the installation of a footpath between Broagh and Creagh Roads.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 16:28:29 +0100
Damage to dual-language road signs in Cookstown and Coagh condemned
Councillor John McNamee has condemned recent criminal damage targeting English-Irish street signs in Cookstown and Coagh.

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 14:14:53 +0100
Western Trust confirms shuttle service will operate during A32 roadworks
No parking available at Erne Integrated College during A32 roadworks, Trust confirms

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 13:09:24 +0100
Man arrested following discovery of a cannabis factory in the Moy area
A man has been arrested following the discovery of a cannabis factory in the Moy area on Friday 18th July.

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:32:03 +0100
Countryside comfort meets modern family living as exceptional property enters market
For families seeking the perfect balance between rural tranquillity and everyday convenience, this beautifully presented four-bedroom home on the outskirts of Irvinestown offers an opportunity that is difficult to overlook.

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 14:22:48 +0100
World junior golf championship to return to Lough Erne Resort
Lough Erne Resort poised to host world's top junior golfers as three-day tournament set take place from July 21-23, 2026 in CO Fermanagh

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 20:59:30 +0100
Police ‘concerned’ as they launch appeal to find missing Fermanagh teenager
Police have issued an appeal for information to help trace a 13-year-old girl who was last seen in Brookeborough on Saturday afternoon.

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 17:15:19 +0100
Beltany Road closed following road traffic collision
The Beltany Road between Newtownstewart and Omagh has been closed in both directions following a road traffic collision.

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 15:13:31 +0100
Belleek man appears before special court on domestic abuse charges
A thirty-one-year-old man has appeared before a special court sitting in relation to a number of domestic abuse charges, most of which culminated over a two day period last week.

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 21:28:39 +0100
Hundreds mark Fermanagh Pride while counter-protesters gather in Enniskillen
A sea of colour descended on Enniskillen this weekend as Fermanagh Pride 2026 paraded through the town for a third year in a row.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:26:37 +0100
Jeffrey Donaldson to appeal child sex offence convictions
Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson is to launch an appeal after being convicted of a string of child sex offences.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:08:03 +0100
Enniskillen hospital campaigners highlight 12-month delay to SWAH changes
South West Acute Hospital campaigners have accused the Health Minister and Western Trust of “deepening frustration” and failing to deliver on a promise to quickly produce a vision for the future of the Enniskillen hospital, one year after that co...

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 12:49:08 +0100
New vice chair appointed to Western Trust role
The Western Health and Social Care Trust has announced the appointment of Brian Telford as Vice Chair of its Board following a vote by members at the Trust's July 2026 Board meeting.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 12:35:40 +0100
All services at Fermanagh hospital will continue as planned amid road closure
South West Acute Hospital services will continue as normal next week despite the planned closure of the A32 Irvinestown Road for major resurfacing works, with a special shuttle bus service being put in place to help patients and visitors reach the...

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 11:59:59 +0100
Irvinestown artist remembered as 'life' of painting and 'backbone' of family
Ederney artist Eddie Mc Nulty, whose portraits were praised for their lifelike detail and depth, has died on 14 July 2026 at South West Acute Hospital, Enniskillen, aged in his 80s.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 09:43:24 +0100
Clogher Valley Annual Show 2026: what’s on at Augher’s big day out
This year’s Clogher Valley Show takes place on Wednesday, 29 July at the Augher Showgrounds.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 11:34:59 +0100
Judge in heartfelt plea to domestic violence victim
“There is a sickness in society in relation to how men behave and I would urge you to be very, very careful” – Judge McElhome

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:14:43 +0100
Residents unable to open windows or hang clothes due to foul odour
Councillor Kevin McElvogue has again highlighted the plight of Kileeshil residents who are having to put up with what they would describe as a foul smell emanating from a nearby compost factory.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:09:11 +0100
Calls for clean-up after dead sheep dumped in watercourses
Councillor Kevin McElvogue has called for an urgent clean-up of watercourses where dead sheep are being dumped on a regular basis, posing a major environmental risk.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 19:13:14 +0100
Road in Tyrone closed after single vehicle collision
The Castlederg Road in Drumquin has been closed following a single-vehicle road traffic collision.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:35:52 +0100
Public urged to 'avoid speculation' after unexpected death at Fermanagh beauty spot
Deborah Erskine has urged people not to speculate on the circumstances surrounding an unexpected death in Kesh.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 11:14:02 +0100
Police probe unexpected death at Fermanagh beauty spot
Police are investigating after a sudden death in the Muckros Road area of Kesh, Co Fermanagh.Officers from the Police Service of Northern Ireland are currently at the scene, alongside other emergency services.Police say there are no further details a...

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 11:05:20 +0100
Two men arrested in Tyrone on European drugs trafficking warrants
Two men wanted in Belgium on drugs trafficking charges have been arrested in County Tyrone, the Police Service of Northern Ireland has confirmed.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 09:52:34 +0100
Sunrise walk to remember mother and children one year after shootings
A sunrise memorial walk will be held in Maguiresbridge later this month to remember Vanessa Whyte and her children, James and Sara Rutledge, one year on from their deaths in a tragedy that shocked Co. Fermanagh and beyond.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:16:33 +0100
Diana Armstrong: 'Kesh community will share in this family’s grief'
Ulster Unionist Deputy Leader and Fermanagh and South Tyrone MLA Diana Armstrong has expressed her condolences following an unexpected death in the Muckross Bay area of Kesh on Thursday morning.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +0100
The unforgettable characters who make Lack one of Fermanagh's special places
It is a hot Wednesday in the lovely north Fermanagh village of Lack, under the towering Glenarn Mountain.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 14:33:28 +0100
Councillor suggests 'Fireworks at Christmas' for Dungannon
Councillor Dominic Molloy has asked Mid Ulster council officers to explore the possibility of including fireworks as part of the Christmas programme of festivities in Dungannon, and to seek sources of funding towards this.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 14:28:15 +0100
Subsidised car-parking on the cards while gas works disruption ongoing
With gas works currently disrupting traffic in Dungannon, some Mid Ulster councillors have called for improve signage to direct motorists to town-centre car parks, and for the possibility of subsidised car-parking to be explored.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 14:12:59 +0100
Council cannot make owner act over "unsafe" and unauthorised wall
Mid Ulster planning officers have decided to defer a planning application for the construction of a raised patio at 40 Ranfurly Road, Dungannon, because the unauthorised retaining wall already built is deemed to be unsafe.

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:02:43 +0100
Next generation of farriers trained at Enniskillen college
Early-career farriers from across Northern Ireland gathered at CAFRE Enniskillen Campus for a special training event led by two internationally respected practitioners.

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:27:30 +0100
Fair Day shines bright at heart of Lady of the Lake Festival
It was as "hot as the inside of a camel’s oxter" at the annual Fair Day in the middle of the iconic ‘Lady Of the Lake festival, held in the splendid grounds of Necarne Castle.

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:45:41 +0100
Lisbellaw Recycling Centre alternatives reviewed and scrapped
Residents’ concerns over the closure of Lisbellaw Recycling Centre were aired again at the latest meeting of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council’s Environmental Services Committee, as councillors sought assurances that every alternative had been...

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:32:58 +0100
Convicted sex offender to challenge charge of attacking partner's Fermanagh relatives
A convicted sex offender who claimed he was forced out of his home due to community tensions, is to contest charges of attacking his partner’s relatives after they took him in.

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:27:05 +0100
Fivemiletown woman charged with blackmailing former partner
A woman has been remanded on bail after appearing in court charged with blackmailing her former partner two years ago.

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:16:03 +0100
'Pivotal moment' as major new service officially launched across GP practices
A major new multi-disciplinary team (MDT) service has been officially launched across GP practices in the South West, marking what health leaders have described as a significant step forward in the delivery of primary care.

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:00:49 +0100
Two men refused bail over 'ongoing gang related violence'
Two men have been remanded in custody after a judge threw out applications for bail due to “ongoing gang related violence”

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:01:05 +0100
Chief Inspector aware of extent of Jonathan Creswell’s violence record within days
Chief Inspector fully aware extent of Jonathan Creswell’s violence record within days

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