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Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:20:57 +0100
Two Gardaí hospitalised after being assaulted on call-out in Donegal
Two members of An Garda Siochana were assaulted in Donegal on Thursday afternoon.

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:10:32 +0100
New support group launches for patients with heart failure
The Western Health and Social Care Trust (Western Trust) Cardiology Service has welcomed the expansion of the Heart Failure Warriors Support Group NI, which is launching a new support group for people living in the Western Trust area.

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:37:26 +0100
Livestock breeders support palliative care and hear bluetongue update
Fermanagh Pedigree Livestock Breeders Ltd. held a well-attended meeting last night, combining charitable giving, industry insight, and organisational business.

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:07:04 +0100
Woman told 999 she was self-harming before asking police for lift to butchers
Denise Bradley (44) from Castle Drive, Caledon is accused of ringing police without a genuine reason for doing so on 21 April.

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:22:03 +0100
Fermanagh areas experiencing water issues as update given by NI Water
Water issues are affecting several parts of Fermanagh.

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 07:38:00 +0100
Frank Galligan: The language of home and a childhood shaped by Donegal words
I grew up intrigued by language.

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 07:24:00 +0100
Bernadette McAliskey: The cuckoo is back – but what kind of world has it returned to?
As you pick up your copy of the paper in the local shop or supermarket this morning, it will be April 23, 2026.

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Domestic abuse survivor claims PSNI rejected evidence because it was too old
A survivor of violence against women and girls has claimed she was told by investigating police officers that nothing could be done – because her evidence was more than six months old.

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:56:14 +0100
Fermanagh students shape future through food at CAFRE Loughry Campus
Two students from County Fermanagh are proving that a passion for food can open the door to exciting career opportunities, as they study Level 3 Extended Diploma Food courses at College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) Loughry Campus...

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:55:00 +0100
Enniskillen hairdresser surprised in style at milestone birthday celebration
An Enniskillen hairdresser found himself at the centre of a beautifully orchestrated surprise last month.

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:08:33 +0100
228 anglers from far and wide descend on Fermanagh
The shores of Fermanagh are set to welcome anglers from near and far as the 49th Fermanagh Fishing Classic prepares to get underway.

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:04:39 +0100
Claire Quigley: Why lighting is so powerful for interiors
Lighting design is one of my favourite topics, something that I’m partial of discussing in great lengths!

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:54:41 +0100
Claire Quigley: Should we continue to follow trends?
With the first quarter of 2026 almost complete, a lot of the predicted trends for the year have materialised and here’s a run through of what is left to come!

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:26:24 +0100
Fermanagh Students Build Future Careers in Food Industry at CAFRE Loughry Campus
Two students from County Fermanagh are taking important steps towards careers in the food industry as they study at the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) Loughry Campus in Cookstown.

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:39:32 +0100
Ground Maintenance Operative Position Available at Carneyhill Garden Services
Carneyhill Garden Services is a well-established local grounds maintenance business providing professional outdoor care across a wide range of commercial and private sites

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:42:10 +0100
Clogher Diocese prepares for joyful priesthood ordination
The Diocese of Clogher will celebrate the ordination of Rev Deacon Stephen Sherry to the priesthood on Sunday, April 26, 2026, marking Vocations Sunday.

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:23:48 +0100
Environmental action platform reports significant user engagement
A digital platform promoting environmental action has recorded significant engagement across Northern Ireland, with more than 100,000 pieces of litter recycled and over 150,000 hours spent outdoors since its launch.

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0100
This little piggy went whee - family fun at Peppa Pig World
Peppa Pig World at Paultons Park in Hampshire is, quite simply, the most pork-fect day out that had me grinning from ear to ear

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:55:00 +0100
Sheamus Greene: A century of neglect can’t be solved by annual finger-pointing
Too often the debate around roads ends up in the wrong place.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:18:04 +0100
Enniskillen mum joins Westminster vigil for breast cancer research
A mother from Enniskillen has taken part in a silent vigil in Westminster today (Wednesday), warning that thousands of lives are being put at risk by Government inaction on one of the most common,  yet under-researched,  forms of the disease.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:58:20 +0100
Tractor travelling from Cavan to Ballymena stopped on M1 motorway
The driver of a tractor who was stopped on the M1 motorway by the PSNI was travelling from Co. Cavan to Ballymena.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:27:04 +0100
DAERA update as Ely Lodge carpark remains closed
The car park at Ely Lodge Forest Park remains closed to the public due to a "pending resolution of a disputed ownership issue".

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:08:21 +0100
SWAH restaurant hours reduced due to 'staffing pressures'
The Western Health and Social Care Trust (WH&SCT) has confirmed reduced opening hours at the main restaurant in the South West Acute Hospital due to ongoing staffing pressures.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:50:52 +0100
Church Threads of Remembrance exhibition raises £10,000 for charity
Two charities received a welcome boost during the Carol Service at Derryvullen North Parish Church, Irvinestown, on December 21, when cheques totalling £10,000 were presented to their representatives.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:47:17 +0100
Woman hospitalised after collision between car and pedestrian in Enniskillen
A woman has been injured after a collision between a car and a pedestrian in Enniskillen earlier this morning.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:19:23 +0100
15 Fermanagh groups to receive part of £8.32million funding announced
A total of 15 organisations across Fermanagh will benefit from funding announced by Communities Minister Gordon Lyons and Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Andrew Muir.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:41:50 +0100
Daniel O'Donnell announces return of famous tea party in Donegal after 26 years
Daniel O’Donnell is to bring back his famous tea party after 26 years.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:25:03 +0100
Enniskillen man convicted of voyeurism in shopping centre toilets
An Enniskillen man has been convicted carrying out voyeurism in the toilets of a Fermanagh shopping centre.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:05:59 +0100
Man facing terrorism charges linked to PSNI data breach to challenge evidence
Two men facing terrorism charges linked to the PSNI data breach are to challenge the prosecution deviance against them.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:04:06 +0100
Dry weather prompts wildfire warning from Fire Service
With drier weather ahead, Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) is reminding the public to act responsibly when enjoying the outdoors to help protect our countryside from wildfires.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh tourism earns high praise after visits from senior ministers
There was a strong sense of optimism around tourism in Fermanagh this week, as First Minister Michelle O'Neill and Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly spent time meeting local businesses and seeing first-hand what the county has to offer.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:51:06 +0100
Charges of strangling and assaulting five-month-old baby withdrawn
Charges against two men accused of strangling and assaulting a five-month-old baby, one of whom is his father, have been withdrawn.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 20:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh nun publishes debut poetry book at 87
It was a fresh spring morning, with sunlight filtering through the branches of an old magnolia tree, as Sister Rose McQuaid waited at the door of the Convent of Mercy in Enniskillen.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:16:19 +0100
Driver aged 14 caught in Omagh police crackdown
A 14-year-old driver was among those detected by officers during a road policing operation in the Omagh area.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:53:50 +0100
Kinship carers honoured at Castle Irvine event
Kinship carers from across the local area were recognised at a special event held at Castle Irvine as part of Kinship Care Appreciation Week.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:31:03 +0100
Stephens continues treatment as fundraiser passes £109,000
Pamela Stephens has said she is “still fighting” as she continues intensive cancer treatment, with her fundraising appeal now surpassing £109,000.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:11:10 +0100
NSPCC seeks young voices for online safety panel
The NSPCC is calling on young people across Northern Ireland to apply for a place on its online safety panel.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:05:43 +0100
Aine Murphy calls for emergency dental clinic in Fermanagh
Sinn Féin MLA Áine Murphy has called for the establishment of a dedicated emergency dental clinic in Fermanagh, warning that the current lack of provision is placing an unacceptable burden on patients.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:41:17 +0100
'Stunning' artwork opened to raise awareness around domestic violence
A new mural in Enniskillen, commissioned by Fermanagh and Omagh District Council, has been officially marked at an event on Monday 20 April, following several weeks on display during which it has already prompted reflection and conversation within th...

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:34:18 +0100
Enniskillen estate agents’ team to take on Belfast Marathon relay challenge
Staff from Eadie McFarland & Co are set to take on the Belfast Marathon as part of a relay team, raising funds for the Air Ambulance Northern Ireland.

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:23:54 +0100
Curlew conservation scheme makes breakthrough in Fermanagh
A significant breakthrough in curlew conservation has been announced to mark World Curlew Day, with the return of a ‘headstarted’ bird to breed in Co. Fermanagh.

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:17:25 +0100
Blackmail and revenge porn accused granted bail 'with significant hesitation'
A judge has agreed to bail in a case of man accused of blackmailing his ex-partner and threatening to disclose a sexual image

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:13:21 +0100
Community honours Maguiresbridge victims at special memorial day
A special memorial day was held at the weekend at St. Patrick's Hurling Club, Lisbellaw, in memory of shooting victims Vanessa Whyte and her children James Rutledge and Sara Rutledge.

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:55:57 +0100
Probe launched after man 'engaged in sex act' in front of woman in Tyrone park
Police are appealing for information after a man was alleged to have exposed himself and carried out a sex act in front of a woman in Omagh.

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:28:53 +0100
Discovery of remains was 'like an animal graveyard', says councillor
Just days after coming across the remains of farm animals dumped in a field, Mid Ulster councillor Kevin McElvogue has now revealed in more detail what he saw, and where he saw it.

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:47:48 +0100
Fermanagh community organisations take part in networking project
Magheraveely Community Development Association and Fermanagh Fun Farm – both based in Co. Fermanagh – were amongst ten community-based organisations from seven counties across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland completed the NetWo...

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:40:23 +0100
Diana Armstrong raises concern over ‘deeply unsettling’ scale of online sex ads
Diana Armstrong says reports that hundreds of women are being advertised for sex across Northern Ireland each day are ‘deeply unsettling’.

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:03:04 +0100
Young farmer from Lisbellaw bids for YFCU presidential role
A member of Lisbellaw Young Farmers’ Club has put himself forward for a senior leadership role within the Young Farmers’ Clubs of Ulster.

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:10:42 +0100
Digger buckets and cement mixer stolen from Tyrone building site
Police are appealing for information following the theft of construction equipment from a building site near Fivemiletown.

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 09:07:48 +0100
Former Fermanagh principal remembered as 'a man of impeccable integrity'
Former of St. Aiden's High School, Val Cassidy, who passed away last week, has been remembered as "a man of impeccable integrity".

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