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Tue, 24 Mar 2026 19:00:00 +0000
'I want to see my girls grow up' - how love is inspiring Fermanagh dad's MND fight
In the vast space of Ennis Rock, it is all about the climb. People of all ages reach for the next hold, testing their strength, pulling themselves higher.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 17:06:32 +0000
Enniskillen Model Primary School team takes fundraising to new heights
A group of teachers, parents and governors from Enniskillen Model Primary School are preparing to take on a daring fundraising challenge later this month, as they abseil down one of Belfast’s most iconic buildings.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 16:17:28 +0000
Tyrone firm marks 50-years supporting NI Water infrastructure
Tyrone-based Lowry Building & Civil Engineering (LBCE) is marking 50 years partnering with the water industry to maintain the supply of drinking water across Northern Ireland.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 16:05:48 +0000
Orange Order celebrates contribution of past Grand Master
The Grand Orange Lodge of Ireland hosted a testimonial dinner to honour their immediate past Grand Master, . Edward Stevenson in Corick House Hotel, Clogher.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 14:59:10 +0000
Men appear in court charged with stealing car worth £5,000
Two Omagh men have been returned for trial in relation to an alleged hijacking and robbery which occurred almost a year ago.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 14:47:06 +0000
BT secures up to £200m contract to deliver digital infrastructure in Northern Ireland
BT secures up to £200m NIE Networks contract to deliver digital infrastructure, connectivity, and cyber security for Northern Ireland's electricity network.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 14:25:10 +0000
Call for urgent action to address violence against women and girls
The chairwoman of Fermanagh and South Tyrone SDLP, Ciara Dempsey, has called for urgent and meaningful action to address violence against women and girls in the North following the recent killings of Amy Doherty and Ellie Flanagan. 

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 12:55:00 +0000
Concerns raised over speeding lorries outside Tyrone primary school
Concerns have been raised over speeding traffic outside a primary school.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 12:33:56 +0000
Two drivers hospitalised after two car crash near Pettigo
Two drivers were taken to hospital after a crash in Pettigo on Monday night.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 12:17:05 +0000
Fermanagh Feis winners collect prizes
Winners from the Fermanagh Feis collected some of their prizes last week.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 12:06:34 +0000
Popular Fermanagh takeaway opens second location in Clogher
A popular Fermanagh takeaway has launched its second location by opening a site in Clogher.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 11:50:49 +0000
Agency launches major overhaul of social housing funding amid rising demand
The Northern Ireland Housing Executive has launched a sweeping review of how social housing is funded, warning that rising demand, financial pressures and inefficiencies threaten the long-term delivery of new homes.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 11:16:33 +0000
Lisbellaw YFC launches fundraising draw in support of RNLI
Lisbellaw YFC has announced the launch of its 2026 Spring Draw, giving supporters the opportunity to win prizes while raising funds for two important causes.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:53:10 +0000
Piano teacher blinded in Omagh bombing launches logo contest for new charity
A piano teacher blinded by shrapnel in the 1998 Omagh bombing has today launched a competition inviting schoolchildren to design the logo for her new music charity.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 16:11:52 +0000
Fr. Oliver O’Reilly remembered a devoted priest and loyal brother who touched lives
Fr. Oliver O’Reilly has been remembered as a devoted priest, a loyal brother, and a man whose quiet strength and compassion touched countless lives.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 15:32:39 +0000
Dermot O'Leary fits right in to Killybegs as he films new season of food show
British-Irish presenter Dermot O’Leary has been spotted again in Killybegs, County Donegal as filming continues on the second series of his food and travel show.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 14:59:02 +0000
Water safety event announced in memory of respected swim instructor
A family water safety event in memory of a respected swim instructor has been announced.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 14:58:29 +0000
Tesco announces food donation bag scheme to help Fermanagh families
Tesco Fermanagh launches Easter Holiday Helps scheme, offering pre-packed food donation bags to support vulnerable families and children facing holiday hunger.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 11:35:33 +0000
Tyrone man in court charged with causing death of three men in road accident
A County Tyrone man has been returned for trial in relation to a fatal road traffic collision over four years ago, which caused the death of three people.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 10:16:29 +0000
Education Minister - 'I recognise importance of rural schools'
Education Minister Paul Givan has said he recognises the vital role rural schools play within their communities.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 10:09:32 +0000
‘We are living in an emergency’: MLA tells Stormont
Diana Armstrong has told the Northern Ireland Assembly that violence against women and girls has reached “an emergency”, as she paid tribute to Ellie Flanagan and Amy Doherty.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000
Pedestrian crossing consideration for busy Enniskillen road
Infrastructure officials are to carry out a survey to determine whether a pedestrian crossing is warranted on a busy Enniskillen road following a request raised at Stormont.

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 17:01:05 +0000
Man (22) appears in court following discovery of cannabis factory
A man has been remanded in custody following the discovery of a cannabis factory in Enniskillen.

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:38:40 +0000
New mapping tool to help protect breeding waders on Lough Erne
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has introduced a new mapping resource designed to enhance the protection of breeding wading birds in Northern Ireland.

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:30:17 +0000
Agri minister visits sustainable dairy farm in the Netherlands
As part of his visito to Belgium and the Netherlands, DAERA Minister Andrew Muir has travelled to a sustainable dairy farm and met the Dutch Director General for Rural Areas, Nature and Fisheries, Mark Roscam Abbing.

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 12:26:45 +0000
Daily transport runs in place for hospital samples as costs kept under review
Scheduled daily transport runs are in place to transfer medical samples from Enniskillen to Altnagelvin Hospital, amid questions over coordination and potential costs.

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:05:11 +0000
Agricultural show announces cancellation of poultry classes
The Royal Ulster Agricultural Society has announced that there will be no poultry classes at this year’s Balmoral Show.

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 15:58:54 +0000
Stephen McCullagh found guilty of murder of Natalie McNally
The partner of a pregnant woman in Co Armagh has been found guilty of her murder.

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 15:36:02 +0000
Watches, purses and handbags stolen in burglary at pop-up store
Watches, purses and handbags have been stolen in a raid on a pop-up jewellery store in Dungannon.

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 15:20:49 +0000
Four-bedroom rural retreat is the perfect mix of charm and tradition
There is a quiet confidence to 145 Lettermoney Road, the kind of home that does not seek attention but rewards closer inspection through its balance of setting, proportion and thoughtful design.

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 15:08:11 +0000
PSNI issue scrambler warning after vehicle seized in Enniskillen
The PSNI have issued a warning after reports of scramblers being ‘driven recklessly’ throughout Enniskillen.

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 14:51:43 +0000
How a government agency earns thousands from an Enniskillen phone mast
A single mobile phone mast in Enniskillen is generating £5,000 annually for a government agency, it has been confirmed.

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 14:04:54 +0000
Rural Engagement Event to explore ways to enhance local life
Fermanagh and Omagh District Council will host a rural engagement event aimed at strengthening the voice of rural communities and fostering new opportunities for collaboration, innovation and shared action across the District.

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 13:46:37 +0000
Council rolls out new contactless parking machines
Fermanagh and Omagh District Council has introduced a new generation of parking payment machines across its Pay & Display off-street car parks, which the organisation claims will offer residents and visitors a more flexible and convenient...

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 13:37:04 +0000
Domestic abuse accused allegedly dragged woman by throat
Bail has been refused in the case of a man observed by a concerned witness dragging a woman into a house by the throat, who was then left with significant facial injuries.

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 12:56:32 +0000
Jobs in these three sectors seeing strongest demand for new staff
Demand for new workers is showing signs of recovery.

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 12:43:37 +0000
Bail granted to lorry driver accused of causing death of Emma Mackarel in crash
The lorry driver charged with causing the death of Fermanagh woman Emma Mackarel in a road traffic collision in Monaghan has been granted bail.

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 11:48:35 +0000
Calls for Nesbitt to 'act without delay' on Ambulance Service pressures
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has been called to address pressures within the Ambulances Service after it was revealed that the organisation is missing Category 1 and 2 calls by a "significant margin".

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 11:46:18 +0000
Enniskillen murder accused faces theft and fraud charges
The man accused of murdering Ellie Flanagan in Enniskillen is facing 16 more charges for theft and fraud by false representation.

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 11:10:08 +0000
Award-winning family-run Donegal café announces surprise decision to close down
A popular Donegal café has announced its decision to close down next month.

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 10:56:33 +0000
New Postcards from Northern Ireland podcast announced with famous guests
Discover Northern Ireland’s podcast, Postcards from Northern Ireland, features celebrities sharing childhood holiday memories in Fermanagh, Tyrone and beyond.

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 14:19:58 +0000
Well-known Enniskillen businessman Brian McNulty dies
A respected Enniskillen businessman has died.

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 11:02:03 +0000
30 women, five years: the cost of silence in the face of male violence
Bernadette McAliskey reflects on the deaths of Ellie Flanagan in Enniskillen and Amy Doherty and asks: how many more will it take before this is treated as the crisis it is?

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:54:48 +0000
Major donation helping deliver vital frontline support for farming families
A major donation is helping deliver vital frontline help for farming families.

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:15:46 +0000
No expansion of tractor driving courses for teenagers due to resource constraints
Plans to expand tractor driving courses for young teenagers will not proceed this year due to resource pressures, the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs has confirmed.

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 15:29:25 +0000
Ratepayers’ money under spotlight as Dalradian Inquiry set to resume
The long-running planning process for Dalradian’s proposed mine in County Tyrone is set to resume on April 13, more than a year after proceedings were suspended in January 2025

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 15:22:33 +0000
£414,000 resurfacing scheme on Lough Shore Road hit by ground movement issues
A £414,000 road resurfacing scheme on the A46 Lough Shore Road in Enniskillen has encountered ongoing ground movement problems, despite efforts to improve safety along the route.

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 14:38:43 +0000
Person from Tyrone wins over £121,000 via online betting app
An individual based in Co. Tyrone has claimed an six-figure windfall from an online gambling app over the weekend.

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 13:09:30 +0000
New corporate membership launched at urgent care clinic in Enniskillen
Emerald Urgent Care has launched a new corporate membership scheme.

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 12:15:47 +0000
From Fermanagh to Germany, the dance project for disabled young people
Dance Ability Bridge links young people with learning disabilities from Fermanagh and Bremen via inclusive dance, funded by the Arts Council of Northern Ireland.

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