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Mon, 11 May 2026 16:58:08 +0100
Rural transport funding boost must not be a ‘one-off’, says FTC manager
The manager of Fermanagh Community Transport has urged Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins to ensure that a £1 million uplift for the sector “is not seen as a one-off”.

Mon, 11 May 2026 17:09:15 +0100
Man due in court charged with several driving offences in Tyrone
A man will appear in court after being stopped by police while driving with excess alcohol and driving with no insurance in the early hours of Monday morning.

Mon, 11 May 2026 16:43:54 +0100
Planners approve extension to community hall near Fintona
Plans for an extension to a community hall near Fintona have been approved by planners.

Mon, 11 May 2026 15:10:39 +0100
Music, dancing and friendship at annual JustUs dinner dance
The annual JustUs Dinner Dance returned to the Lough Erne Resort on Saturday evening, bringing together attendees for an evening of celebration, music, and community spirit.

Mon, 11 May 2026 15:01:29 +0100
Strong turnout for labour history book launch in Enniskillen Townhall
More than 80 invited guests attended the launch of a new local labour history publication, Red Flags and Rising Voices, at Enniskillen Townhall last Thursday evening.

Mon, 11 May 2026 14:42:46 +0100
Tyrone farmer Joshua steps into role as YFCU vice president
21-year-old Joshua Keys from Seskinore in Co. Tyrone has been appointed as one of four Vice Presidents of the Young Farmers Clubs of Ulster (YFCU), marking a significant milestone in his long-standing involvement with the organisation.

Mon, 11 May 2026 14:34:41 +0100
Firefighters called to suspected gas leak in Tyrone village
Firefighters were deployed following reports of a suspected gas smell, but later confirmed there was no danger to the public.

Mon, 11 May 2026 14:18:11 +0100
UFU warns NI beef sector facing ‘perfect storm’ as factory prices 'collapse'
The Ulster Farmers’ Union has warned that Northern Ireland’s beef industry is facing a ‘perfect storm’ as factory prices continue to spiral downwards, imports surge and confidence across the sector rapidly deteriorates.

Mon, 11 May 2026 12:45:54 +0100
Ederney, Kesh and Pettigo to receive near €7million boost
Work has officially commenced on a major cross-border community development project involving rural areas of County Fermanagh and County Donegal.

Mon, 11 May 2026 12:35:12 +0100
Long responds to domestic violence survivor’s call for tougher sentences
Justice Minister, Naomi Long, has insisted her department has taken "significant steps" to improve the experience of domestic violence victims within the justice system.

Mon, 11 May 2026 12:18:22 +0100
Behaviour of stalking accused described as 'unusual and odd'
An Omagh man who engaged in what was described as “unusual and odd” stalking and harassment offences has been released on bail.

Mon, 11 May 2026 12:00:08 +0100
Crowds gather for final farewell of 'clever, witty and full of fun' Chris Hoy
Chris Hoy has been remembered as someone who ‘loved life’ and had a ‘way of making people feel at ease’ as crowds gathered for his funeral.

Mon, 11 May 2026 11:53:48 +0100
A night of celebration for 1st Clogher Girl Guides
1st Clogher Girl Guides held their annual awards night on Thursday, May 7, at Clogher Presbyterian Church Hall, celebrating a year of achievements.

Mon, 11 May 2026 11:49:25 +0100
Economy officials warn of cuts, rising demand and ‘unavoidable’ service reductions
Northern Ireland’s Department for the Economy is facing a widening gap between what it is expected to deliver and what it can afford, with senior officials warning that difficult decisions on funding, services, and priorities are now inevitable.

Mon, 11 May 2026 11:29:00 +0100
Concerns over tree planting near power lines
A seemingly local issue about where trees are planted has revealed a more complex web of responsibility within Northern Ireland’s government, as ministers and agencies navigate overlapping roles.

Mon, 11 May 2026 11:24:17 +0100
Council warns of barriers in care system
The future of community care in Fermanagh is becoming increasingly dependent on overseas workers, even as local officials warn that the very system designed to bring them in is riddled with obstacles.

Mon, 11 May 2026 11:23:09 +0100
Stolen vehicle from England seized in Fermanagh
Police have seized a stolen vehicle traced to England during a major enforcement operation targeting crime across the Fermanagh and Omagh district.

Mon, 11 May 2026 11:09:58 +0100
Fivemiletown College students invent new card game
Fivemiletown College pupils were named runners-up in the ‘Company of the Year’ category at the Young Enterprise NI Awards for their innovative business idea, Emotion Commotion.

Mon, 11 May 2026 11:05:18 +0100
Drink driver arrested on way home from a first date
A man was arrested for drink driving while on his way home from a first date as police intensified a major crackdown on crime across the Fermanagh and Omagh district.

Mon, 11 May 2026 10:47:30 +0100
Judge calls Tyrone child sex accused 'thran' in legal aid bid
The case of a Ballygawley man accused of attempted sexual communication with a child has been returned for trial.

Mon, 11 May 2026 10:03:01 +0100
Case of teen accused of blackmailing girls for sexual images moved to crown court
The case of a teenager accused of multiple charges of blackmailing female children into providing indecent images and inciting sexual activity is to be elevated to crown court for trial

Mon, 11 May 2026 09:31:15 +0100
Person airlifted to hospital with two injured in Cavan crash
One person was airlifted to hospital after a serious two car collision in Cavan on Sunday evening.

Mon, 11 May 2026 15:29:54 +0100
Disorderly man 'grabbed female police officer and tried to kiss her', court hears
An incident which began as drunken, disorderly behaviour resulted in a man grabbing a police officer and trying to kiss her, Dungannon Magistrates Court has heard.

Mon, 11 May 2026 11:37:20 +0100
Air Ambulance under 'unprecedented strain' as fuel bill rises by 70 per cent
Air Ambulance NI has highlighted the growing impact of global fuel price increases on its operations, placing additional strain on charitable resources.

Mon, 11 May 2026 15:23:20 +0100
First Minister excited by ‘seismic political shift’ across UK
“seismic political shift” following last week’s elections has been hailed as exciting by Northern Ireland’s First Minister.

Mon, 11 May 2026 15:27:09 +0100
Northern Ireland needs supportive first minister not abolition – Little-Pengelly
Northern Ireland needs a first minister to stand up for it, not its abolition, the region’s deputy First Minister has said.

Mon, 11 May 2026 11:39:39 +0100
Rural council says 'scope and scale of reform must reflect reality' on new proposals
As Northern Ireland prepares for a new phase of environmental policy, one of its most rural councils is offering cautious support, paired with a clear warning that ambition must be matched by practicality.

Sun, 10 May 2026 23:30:23 +0100
Police ‘concerned’ for man missing from Enniskillen
Police in Fermanagh have issued an appeal for information as concern grows for the welfare of a missing man last seen in Enniskillen on Sunday night.

Sun, 10 May 2026 16:40:54 +0100
Five rescued after two vessels run into trouble near Devenish Island
Volunteer crews from Royal National Lifeboat Institution in Enniskillen came to the aid of five people onboard two vessels close to Devenish Island on Saturday evening.

Sun, 10 May 2026 14:56:58 +0100
Coastguard called to ‘incident’ in Enniskillen
The coastguard has been called to an incident on Lough Erne in Enniskillen.

Sun, 10 May 2026 12:42:37 +0100
Man in his 30s dead after Cavan house fire
A man in his 30s has died following a house fire in Cavan Town.

Sun, 10 May 2026 17:31:48 +0100
Funeral takes place of 'enduring and trustworthy' Lord Anthony Hamilton
The family and friends of Lord Claud Anthony Hamilton gathered in Enniskillen today.

Fri, 08 May 2026 17:34:34 +0100
Dental nurse vacancies open at clinics in Fermanagh
Stephen Forster & Associates Dental Clinic in Roslea is seeking to recruit a full-time dental nurse, while Irvinestown Dental Clinic has a vacancy for a part-time dental nurse.

Fri, 08 May 2026 17:13:10 +0100
'A real gentleman': Tributes following passing of Bob Irwin
The community of Irvinestown is in mourning following the passing of well-known resident, Robert 'Bob' Irwin.

Fri, 08 May 2026 14:28:45 +0100
NI Water announces completion of new £3.2m Wastewater Plant
NI Water has announced the completion of a new £3.2m Wastewater Treatment Works that will improve wastewater services for the community of Monea, outside Enniskillen.

Fri, 08 May 2026 12:33:57 +0100
Retired police officers withdraw from Omagh Bomb Inquiry over trauma support concerns
Retired police officers who responded to 1998 Omagh Bomb have announced they are temporarily withdrawing their participation in an inquiry into the atrocity, warning they cannot continue without urgent improvements in trauma support.

Fri, 08 May 2026 12:16:21 +0100
Operator of Lough Erne Resort announces increased turnover and losses
The operator of Fermanagh’s Lough Erne Resort has announced increased turnover and losses for the year until December 31 2024.

Fri, 08 May 2026 12:12:13 +0100
Rider killed at North West 200 qualifiers named
The rider who lost his life in an accident at the North West 200 has been named.

Fri, 08 May 2026 11:49:34 +0100
DfI admits laying road markings on resident's laneway 'in error'
The Department for Infrastructure (DfI) has admitted to laying junction markings across a Fermanagh resident's laneway "in error".

Fri, 08 May 2026 11:31:31 +0100
Fermanagh man recognised with one of global hospitality's highest awards
A Fermanagh man has been recognised with one of the highest awards in the hospitality industry for his service to guests, international and local, over the past 16 years.

Fri, 08 May 2026 11:29:35 +0100
Appeal to find owner of unclaimed winning EuroMillions ticket bought in Tyrone
A winning EuroMillions ticket bought in County Tyrone has gone unclaimed.

Fri, 08 May 2026 11:03:31 +0100
Housing Executive invests over £500,000 in Enniskillen properties
Almost 40 homes in Hillview, Enniskillen, have benefitted from improvement works including new bathrooms, kitchen upgrades and rewiring, as part of a Housing Executive scheme.

Fri, 08 May 2026 10:47:05 +0100
Plans for Community Hub at PSNI site in Newtownbutler taking shape
Plans for a new community hub are taking shape in Newtownbutler.

Fri, 08 May 2026 10:29:24 +0100
Lisbellaw resident helping Nairobi families - with tin cans and tomatoes
A creative gardening project is drawing attention to the impact of urban farming.

Fri, 08 May 2026 10:12:34 +0100
Trust confirms Katie Simpson case deemed as 'serious adverse incident'
The Western Health and Social Care Trust (WH&SCT) has confirmed that the handling of Katie Simpson’s case has been declared as a Serious Adverse Incident (SAI), almost six years after her death was written off as suicide.

Fri, 08 May 2026 09:17:10 +0100
Man due in court after major Monaghan drugs seizure
A man has been charged after a major drugs seizure worth an estimated €140,000 in Carrickmacross.

Thu, 07 May 2026 17:24:01 +0100
Advisory group completes review of NI Dog Breeding Regulations
Recommendations to improve animal welfare in dog breeding practices in Northern Ireland have been presented to the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA).

Fri, 08 May 2026 11:21:52 +0100
Youth parliament candidate pledges to champion young people’s voices
A candidate standing in this year’s UK Youth Parliament elections for Fermanagh and South Tyrone has said road safety, school costs and youth representation are among the main issues driving his campaign.

Fri, 08 May 2026 17:40:01 +0100
Widespread sadness as ‘beloved’ Enniskillen man dies
There was widespread sadness across the Enniskillen community following the death of Christopher “Chris” Hoy, who has passed away peacefully on Friday, May 8, surrounded by his loving family.

Fri, 08 May 2026 12:05:57 +0100
Archbishop warns against far-right rhetoric and anti-immigrant hostility at Synod
The Church of Ireland Archbishop of Armagh has delivered a powerful warning about the rise of far-right ideology, racism and hostility towards migrants.

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