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Thu, 21 May 2026 07:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh man swapped insurance job for Hollywood films and huge TV shows
Niall McCaffrey-Cassidy knew the office life wasn’t for him when he was working in an insurance office in Enniskillen.

Thu, 21 May 2026 06:30:00 +0100
Bernadette McAliskey: For Labour (and the Union) 'the end is nigh'
Last Wednesday, In London, King Charles - or to give him is full title, Charles the Third, by the Grace of God of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and of His other Realms and Territories, King; Head of the Commonwealth; Defend...

Thu, 21 May 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Cross-border abuse concerns explored as survivor left in limbo by jurisdiction issues
The Department of Justice has confirmed it is working with counterparts in the Republic of Ireland to explore closer co-operation around victims of domestic abuse and gender-based violence, amid growing concern that survivors living along the border ...

Thu, 21 May 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Trafficking fears over scale of escort advertising across Fermanagh and South Tyrone
Up to 30 women are being advertised on escort websites across Fermanagh and South Tyrone on a daily basis.

Thu, 21 May 2026 07:00:00 +0100
Agri-food accounts for one third of workers in Fermanagh and Omagh
The agri-food industry remains the powerhouse of the Fermanagh and Omagh economy, accounting for a third of all employment across the district and more than half of total sales generated by Invest NI-supported businesses, new figures show.

Thu, 21 May 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Tom Elliott: 'Council must not become a 'cold house for Protestants'
An Ulster Unionist Peer has warned that Fermanagh and Omagh District Council must not become a “cold house for Protestants” after new workforce figures showed the local authority remains predominantly drawn from a Roman Catholic background.

Wed, 20 May 2026 14:46:07 +0100
SOAS call for falls service return as Western Trust reject 'removed' claim
Save Our Acute Services (SOAS) are calling for The Western Health and Social Care Trust to bring back its 'falls service' two years after it was first suspended.

Wed, 20 May 2026 14:06:59 +0100
'Predatory' online sexual offender who targeted boys is jailed
A man deemed a "predatory" sexual offender who carried out overlapping abuse of three boys has been jailed.

Wed, 20 May 2026 13:57:31 +0100
Eleanor Donaldson ruled unfit to stand trial in historical sexual offences case
Lady Eleanor Donaldson, the wife of former DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, has been ruled unfit to stand trial in a historical sexual offences case in which her husband is a defendant.

Wed, 20 May 2026 13:50:54 +0100
Farmer banned from keeping animals after 15 cattle euthanised
A Tyrone cattle farmer has been convicted in court after fifteen animals were euthanised by DAERA welfare officers.

Wed, 20 May 2026 12:38:45 +0100
Fermanagh High Sheriff attends Royal Garden Party at Buckingham Palace
Alison Annan, High Sheriff of County Fermanagh 2026, attended Buckingham Palace’s Garden Party on 12 May with her husband Gordon.

Wed, 20 May 2026 12:27:00 +0100
Fifty shades of spray tan: Male strippers to descend on Fermanagh
Enniskillen is already gearing up for one of the most talked-about nights of the summer, as the Pleasure Boys UK prepare to bring their “Wet N Wild” tour to town this August – with tickets for the adults-only show already sold out.

Wed, 20 May 2026 12:22:38 +0100
Fermanagh GAA sets out ambitious five-year plan with central hub key project
Fermanagh GAA has set out an ambitious plan for the next five years with the new central hub remaining their key project.

Wed, 20 May 2026 12:05:18 +0100
Woman sentenced for 'vicious and unprovoked attack' at Enniskillen pub
An Enniskillen woman has been sentenced after what a judge described as a “vicious and unprovoked attack” on another woman at licensed premises in the town.

Wed, 20 May 2026 12:04:53 +0100
Local wind farm fund opens to applications
A wind farm fund is once again inviting community groups to apply for financial support for local projects.

Wed, 20 May 2026 11:52:33 +0100
Three witnesses to appear in case of alleged vodka and Buckfast theft
Two civilian witnesses and a police witness have been agreed in the case of a man accused of stealing a Smirnoff Vodka and Bucksfast from Dunnes Stores.

Wed, 20 May 2026 09:58:14 +0100
Donegal businessman leads Irish team to Mount Everest summit
A Donegal man has led a team of Irishmen to the summit of Mount Everest.

Wed, 20 May 2026 08:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh residents reflect on life in 'The Village That Never Was'
The origins of the name Church Hill in County Fermanagh continue to prompt debate among residents, with local accounts ranging from plantation-era connections to more practical explanations rooted in geography and transport history.

Wed, 20 May 2026 10:00:00 +0100
Over £2,300 raised for cancer support charity at country dance
More than £2,300 has been raised for a local cancer support charity at a country dance hosted by Mickey Dolan’s Social Dance Classes in Mullaghdun.

Wed, 20 May 2026 18:00:00 +0100
Sister Mary Patricia Lynn shares a century of memories
At 101 years of age, Sister Mary Patricia Lynn still speaks with the warmth, humour and sharp memory of a lifelong teacher.

Wed, 20 May 2026 17:05:59 +0100
Trunk Floor hiring wood finisher at Kesh headquarters
Trunk Floor is seeking a Wood Finisher to join its team at the company’s Kesh HQ in Co Fermanagh

Wed, 20 May 2026 10:31:55 +0100
“Derry” vs. “Londonderry” debate on the cards
The “Derry” vs. “Londonderry” terminology issue is going to be debated at a forthcoming Policy and Resources committee meeting of Mid Ulster District Council.

Wed, 20 May 2026 10:21:25 +0100
Industrial unit deemed unacceptable next to dwelling
Planning permission has been refused for the erection of a light industrial building next to a residential dwelling, as the proposed development would, if permitted, have a detrimental impact on the amenity of nearby residents.

Tue, 19 May 2026 15:53:25 +0100
Fermanagh farmers invited to shine in hay meadow competition
Farmers and landowners across Fermanagh are being encouraged to showcase their traditional farming skills and help protect one of Northern Ireland’s rarest habitats with the launch of the Hay Meadow Competition 2026.

Tue, 19 May 2026 15:38:26 +0100
Man who fraudulently claimed over £2,900 in benefits named
A man has been convicted at Omagh Magistrates’ Court for fraudulently claiming over £2,900 in benefits.

Tue, 19 May 2026 15:34:00 +0100
Book on history of Enniskillen RFC launched to huge crowd
A book detailing the history of Enniskillen RFC was successfully launched last week with more than 200 people in attendance.

Tue, 19 May 2026 15:23:05 +0100
NI Water warns council of 'severe pressure' facing Fermanagh wastewater system
NI Water has warned that Fermanagh's wastewater system is "under severe pressure" following years of "under investment" during a presentation to Fermanagh and Omagh District Council (FODC).

Tue, 19 May 2026 12:54:19 +0100
Sky crackdown on 'dodgy-box' users across Border raises concerns for users in NI
Households in Fermanagh using so-called "dodgy boxes" to access sport, films, and subscription TV channels illegally may be watching developments across the border with growing concern after Sky secured the details of hundreds of Irish users through ...

Tue, 19 May 2026 12:40:03 +0100
Sadness at death of well-known Enniskillen resident
Tributes have been paid following the death of Enniskillen man, Marty O'Loughlin.

Tue, 19 May 2026 12:27:52 +0100
PSNI in fresh appeal after death of father-of-two in Tyrone crash
The PSNI have renewed their appeal after a man died in a two-vehicle collision in Omagh on Sunday.

Tue, 19 May 2026 11:46:08 +0100
Fermanagh's top performing schools on GCSE league table revealed
St. Joseph’s College leads the way for schools in Fermanagh on the Northern Ireland GCSE league table with the highest percentage of passes for five GCSEs

Tue, 19 May 2026 11:41:49 +0100
Man in court accused of exposure and 'outraging public decency'
A twenty-four-year-old Syrian man has appeared in court on charges of exposure and outraging public decency.

Tue, 19 May 2026 11:25:14 +0100
Walk in memory of XL Bully raises over £700 for animal sanctuary
Hundreds of pounds have been raised for The Hullabaloo Sanctuary following a heartfelt memorial dog walk held in honour of an XL Bully who "challenged stereotypes around the breed".

Tue, 19 May 2026 11:13:19 +0100
Over £8000 raised after Lisbellaw couple open their garden to the public
More than £8,000 has been raised for charity after Ian and Joan Black opened their private garden at Clendinning Cottage, Lisbellaw, to the public in support of Marie Curie and the National Garden Scheme.

Tue, 19 May 2026 11:06:08 +0100
Popular Fermanagh café will not reopen after fire earlier this year
A popular Fermanagh café which has been closed since a fire earlier this year has announced it will not reopen.

Tue, 19 May 2026 11:02:13 +0100
'A gentleman': Community mourns loss of Bernard McKillion
The community of Lisnaskea is in mourning following the passing of Bernard McKillion.

Tue, 19 May 2026 10:33:11 +0100
Sanctuary appeals for 'life-saving' incubator as kitten numbers surge
A Fermanagh animal sanctuary has launched an urgent fundraising appeal to purchase a specialist kitten incubator as the organisation faces increasing pressure during what rescuers describe as an increasingly busy “kitten season”.

Tue, 19 May 2026 11:38:14 +0100
Pipe Band Championships to take place this weekend in Irvinestown
The sound of pipes and drums will echo across Irvinestown this weekend as the County Fermanagh Pipe Band and Drum Major Championships come to Necarne for the first time.

Tue, 19 May 2026 17:14:22 +0100
Fermanagh MLA reveals family link to mother-and-baby home
A Fermanagh South Tyrone MLA has revealed for the first that her mother resided in a mother-and-baby home, as she urged Stormont not to “let down” survivors seeking truth and justice.

Tue, 19 May 2026 15:35:10 +0100
MLA warns 'my constituents and their lives are not a political football'
“My constituents and their lives are not a political football,” Jemma Dolan has told the Northern Ireland Assembly, as she raised renewed concerns at Stormont over the ongoing absence of emergency general surgery at South West Acute Hospital.

Tue, 19 May 2026 14:54:45 +0100
Developer set to be appointed for transformation of former army barracks
A former army barracks on the edge of Enniskillen is set for transformation, with a developer expected to be appointed within the next year to bring forward plans for new housing at the Grosvenor Barracks site.

Tue, 19 May 2026 14:32:04 +0100
Jeffrey Donaldson's trial 'on track' to begin next week
The historical sexual offences trial of former DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson is “on track” to begin on May 26, a judge has said.

Tue, 19 May 2026 12:45:15 +0100
Mount Lourdes leads Fermanagh schools on A-Levels league table
Mount Lourdes Grammar School has emerged as the top-performing school in Fermanagh in the latest Northern Ireland A-Level league tables for the 2024/25 academic year.

Tue, 19 May 2026 11:15:53 +0100
Alleged kidnap and sexually assault case expected to be elevated to crown court
A case involving the alleged kidnap and sexual attack of a young male last year is to move to the Crown Court.

Tue, 19 May 2026 11:08:01 +0100
Pentecost Sunday service with both Clogher bishops to be held at historic church
An annual ecumenical service marking Pentecost Sunday will take place at St Macartan’s Church, The Forth Chapel, on the outskirts of Clogher later this month.

Tue, 19 May 2026 10:19:35 +0100
More than £31k raised for charities as thousands visit Colebrooke
Lord and Lady Brookeborough have thanked the public and volunteers after more than 3,000 people visited their home over the weekend, helping to raise in excess of £31,000 for three local charities.

Tue, 19 May 2026 15:27:10 +0100
Strictly's new hosts confirmed as Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe and Johannes Radebe
The BBC has confirmed that Strictly Come Dancing’s new hosts are Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe and Johannes Radebe.

Tue, 19 May 2026 09:10:31 +0100
Channel 4 removes all MAFS UK episodes from streaming after sex assault allegations
Channel 4 has removed all seasons of Married at First Sight UK after "very serious allegations" made against former "contributors" of the show.

Mon, 18 May 2026 17:24:14 +0100
Over 600 visit garden in support of Fermanagh fundraising
Hundreds of visitors turned out over the weekend as Ian and Joan Black opened their private garden at Clendinning Cottage, Lisbellaw, in support of Marie Curie.

Mon, 18 May 2026 16:55:26 +0100
Global firm to take over Enniskillen charity shop for a day in May
Encirc is set to host a special charity shop takeover in Enniskillen later this month in support of Cancer Focus Northern Ireland.

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