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Sat, 21 Feb 2026 09:28:06 +0000
Dentist speaks out after practice hit by cyber attack
A Fermanagh dentist who owns his own practice in Omagh has spoken out after his IT system fell victim to a cyber attack.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 16:58:33 +0000
Apprenticeship uptake in Fermanagh and South Tyrone shows strong growth
Apprenticeship participation among 16–19-year-olds across Northern Ireland has remained robust over the past five academic years, with figures showing a sharp post-pandemic rebound followed by stable high enrolment.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 16:22:08 +0000
Farmers visit RSPB Lough Erne to help boost curlew habitat
Farmers visited RSPB Lough Erne Islands Reserve in Northern Ireland with Ulster Wildlife, focusing on EFS habitat creation for Curlew and breeding waders.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 15:57:27 +0000
Young Tyrone estate agent is a 'rising star'
Dungannon-based estate agent, Michael Owens, left last night's Business awards event in Cookstown as Mid Ulster's "Rising Star."

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 15:42:00 +0000
Capper Trading to develop £6m renewable hub with help from Invest NI
Tamnamore animal feed and bedding manufacturer, Capper Trading, is investing £6 million to develop a renewable energy hub.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 14:35:05 +0000
Fermanagh and Omagh sewage crisis could harm housebuilding plans claim builders group
Concerns have been raised about the development of homes in the Fermanagh and Omagh District Council area over issues with the area’s sewage network.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 13:34:44 +0000
Father’s heartfelt tribute to late son after the closure of popular Enniskillen café
Charlie Oldcroft has paid tribute to his late son Christopher after closing the doors of the Café at Enniskillen Castle and raising £4,000 in his memory.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 09:48:28 +0000
Appeal to find missing Lisnaskea pup who 'went off' with another dog
An appeal has been issued in a bid to find a dog missing from the Lisnaskea area.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 09:24:56 +0000
Club leads tributes to well-known grandfather 'steeped' in GAA
Tempo Maguires GAC has led the tributes to Kevin McGarry after the death of the well-known grandfather.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 16:35:24 +0000
MLA raises concerns over banking access in rural areas
Concerns over cash access in rural Fermanagh and South Tyrone as Santander closes Enniskillen branch and LINK reviews ATM services; UUP voices worries.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 16:25:39 +0000
Substantial corner‑site home in Bellanaleck development offered for sale
A spacious and impressively maintained four‑bedroom detached home on substantial corner‑site home in Bellanaleck offered for sale

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 17:16:46 +0000
Woman arrested while almost four times drink-drive limit collecting school children
A woman has been arrested in Cookstown while being almost four times over the legal limit while collecting children from school.

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 15:27:01 +0000
Liz Kimmins visits Fermanagh to hold talks over road safety concerns
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has visited Derrygonnelly and Belcoo to discuss road issues with locals and elected representatives.

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 15:18:48 +0000
'If you see something that doesn't look right, report it' - PSNI
Residents played a key role in a successful police operation in the Garrison and Cashel area on Thursday afternoon.

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 14:16:25 +0000
Donegal company with new Enniskillen store celebrates 45 years in business
A Donegal-based company that launched their expansion into Northern Ireland with a store in Enniskillen is celebrating 45 years in business.

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 12:31:59 +0000
Ballinamallard United lead tributes after death of former committee member
Ballinamallard United have led the tributes to a former committee member who has died.

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 12:19:46 +0000
Donegal hotel once owned by Daniel O'Donnell to reopen under new ownership
A hotel in Donegal that was previously owned by Daniel O’Donnell is set to reopen.

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 12:04:37 +0000
Mourners pay final respects to 'one of Enniskillen's true gentlemen'
The funeral of Pat Dooris, a lifelong resident of Enniskillen, took place earlier this month, with mourners hearing that the 81-year-old was a great 'people person' with a warm and genuine heart.

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 11:45:41 +0000
The Graan announces changes to Novena of Hope with new programme
Organisers at the Graan have announced changes to their Lenten programme, confirming that the annual Novena of Hope will not take place in its previous format this year.

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 11:25:00 +0000
Bike trails and paths still blocked by fallen trees a year after Storm Éowyn
Visitors to forest parks have called for urgent action as fallen trees continue to obstruct mountain bike trails and walking routes more than a year after Storm Éowyn.

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 11:03:19 +0000
Fermanagh GAA club release special jersey in memory of Maguiresbridge murder victims
St. Patrick’s Hurling club in Lisbellaw have released a special edition jersey in memory of the victims of the Maguiresbridge murders last year.

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 10:48:00 +0000
Manhunt for driver who fled scene of Cavan crash continues
Gardai in Cavan are continuing to search for a driver who fled the scene of a crash on Tuesday night.

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 08:37:00 +0000
How Quadcrate went from a workshop idea to a worldwide success
The year was 2006, and seasoned farmer and mechanic William Allingham faced a frustrating problem on his farm.

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 07:32:00 +0000
'My life has been destroyed': Victim of arson attack tells her story
A woman has spoken of her devastation after all her belongings were destroyed in an arson attack in Derrygonnelly.

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 07:30:00 +0000
Clogher: A town of tradition, trade and togetherness
Late last week, people in Clogher could have been forgiven for thinking the rain would never end.

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 07:14:00 +0000
Cathcart Power Equipment drives reliability with Honda ATVs
In a sector where machinery is pushed to its limits every day, reputation matters. At Cathcart Power Equipment, that reputation has been built on backing brands that can stand over their performance - and when it comes to quads and ATVs, that means o...

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 06:34:00 +0000
New dairy services business launches in Trillick
A new agri-business has been established in Trillick, with a focus on providing practical, reliable support to farmers when they need it most.

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 06:17:00 +0000
Switch to robotics helps dairy farmer take control of his time
For Tyrone Eoin McCaffrey, the move to robotic milking was about more than boosting output - it was about building a dairy system that works for both his cows and his young family.

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 13:22:19 +0000
PSNI at scene of overturned lorry in Fermanagh
Police are at the scene of an overturned lorry in the North Fermanagh area.

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 12:34:33 +0000
Appeal to trace life of 108-year-old Fermanagh woman
A man has issued an appeal for information as he seeks to uncover more about the life of his ancestor, who is believed to have been one of the oldest women in the area at the time of her death.

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 16:44:56 +0000
Young Fermanagh singer vying for top spot in talent competition
A 10-year-old singer from Fermanagh is vying for a spot in the finals of a Northern Ireland-based talen show.

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +0000
Eddie Roofe: 'Ratepayers’ money must serve the public, not party agendas'
As an Alliance councillor on Fermanagh and Omagh District Council, I am proud to represent the growing number of people who are stepping away from the tired binary of orange versus green and who refuse to be boxed into categories shaped by arguments ...

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000
School days are the best days for these budding singers, actors and athletes
School life at Enniskillen Integrated Primary is full of laughter, learning, and big dreams – at least according to the children themselves!

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 10:16:21 +0000
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested for 'misconduct' at Sandringham Estate
Reports say that Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office.

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 19:00:00 +0000
Up Close with Dave Rees, the Welshman who helped shape Fermanagh’s stage
Sunlight peeps in through the window of the bar at the Ardhowen Theatre as Dave Rees settles into his chair, laughing as he remarks: “I still feel like I am blowing in at times.”

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Sadness after death of retired popular postmistress Shirley Johnston
A community is in mourning after the death of a retired popular postmistress who was awarded a British Empire Medal for services to the Post Office and the community.

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:29:09 +0000
SOAS to take SWAH campaign to Stormont
Save Our Acute Services (SOAS) will take their campaign to renew Emergency General Surgery at South West Acute Hospital (SWAH) to Stormont on Monday.

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:08:14 +0000
Two rescued by Enniskillen lifeboat after incident near Kesh
Two people had to be rescued after a vessel ran ashore near Kesh.

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 14:25:35 +0000
Community says goodbye to much-loved ‘Mr Ballinamallard’, Bert Johnston MBE
The funeral of Bert Johnston has taken place in Irvinestown Methodist Church.

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 13:51:20 +0000
No additional ATM services required in Fermanagh towns, says agency
A statutory body has concluded that there is "no additional need" for more ATMs in seven rural towns across the district, including areas such as Lisnaskea that have been hard hit by bank closures in recent years.

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 12:20:00 +0000
'That’s a wrap': Pete the Sweet calls time on confectionery career
After enjoying sweet success for more than 30 years, an Enniskillen businessman is passing the reins of his confectionery wholesale business to a budding young entrepreneur.

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 11:41:25 +0000
Eleven tourism businesses complete Geopark sustainability programme
Eleven tourism businesses have completed a sustainability training programme focused on environmental responsibility and regenerative tourism.

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 11:37:28 +0000
'Toast & Technology' club begins at Tyrone school after £1,000 grant
Fivemiletown Primary School has launched a new ‘Toast & Technology’ club after receiving a grant of £1,000.

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 11:08:38 +0000
New 11.5km Pilgrim Path connecting Lough Erne with Lough Derg to open
A new path connecting Lough Erne to Lough Derg in County Donegal is to open soon.

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 10:44:05 +0000
'Blanket of remembrance' Palestine protest planned for Enniskillen this weekend
A ‘blanket of remembrance’ protest will take place in Enniskillen this weekend in tribute to the children who have died in Palestine.

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 10:03:24 +0000
Donnelly Group honours long-serving staff
Donnelly Group celebrates long service awards at Dungannon, honouring staff for five to 25 years’ dedication.

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 10:02:58 +0000
Man arrested after ‘substantial’ damage to Fermanagh house in late night blaze
A man has been arrested on suspicion of ‘intent to endanger life’ after an arson attack in Derrygonnelly on Friday night.

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0000
Killyhevlin prepares to celebrate 50 years of the Watson family ownership
For almost 50 years the Killyhevlin Lakeside Hotel and Lodges has been a staple for the people of Fermanagh under the Watson family.

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 07:13:00 +0000
Family at the heart of success at Molly’s Bar and Restaurant
For almost two decades, Molly's Bar and Restaurant has been serving fresh, locally sourced food in the heart of Irvinestown, building a reputation as a destination for families across Fermanagh, Tyrone and beyond.

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 18:05:54 +0000
Man who was allegedly assaulted in Monaghan last year dies
A man who was allegedly seriously assaulted in Monaghan town last January has died.

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