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Wed, 15 Apr 2026 09:21:11 +0100
Driver arrested after blowing more than three times the legal limit
A motorist has been arrested after being detected driving at more than three times the legal alcohol limit in Dungannon in the early hours of this morning (Wednesday).

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 09:24:23 +0100
Criticism grows over Share Fitness policy on children’s changing rooms
A leisure facility in Lisnaskea has come under criticism following the introduction of an updated changing room policy affecting children using its fitness and swimming facilities.

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:31:26 +0100
Property owners receive rates bills as annual costs increase
Property owners in Fermanagh, Tyrone and across Northern Ireland have received their domestic rates bills in recent weeks, with increases reported across the board.

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 11:12:06 +0100
Man fined £400 for 'vicious outburst' against police officers
A Dungannon man has been fined £400 for an expletive-laden outburst against police officers.

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 10:10:26 +0100
Fermanagh singer reaches final of RTE show to find 'Ireland’s newest country star'
Paddy Treacy is down to the final five acts competing for a chance to open The Late Late Show’s Country Special later this year.

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:58:39 +0100
Sadness across Ireland after death of Donegal's Clannad star Moya Brennan
Tributes are flying in for ‘The First Lady of Celtic Music’ after the death of Donegal’s Moya Brennan.

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 10:05:19 +0100
DfI explores funding options to restore Derrygonnelly’s decorative street lamps
The Department for Infrastructure (DfI) is exploring whether "additional funding" is available to replace Derrygonnelly's decorative street lamps with similar "decorative equipment".

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:02:45 +0100
Lawyer withdraws from magic mushrooms case as Byrne set to represent herself
Lawyers for a woman nicknamed the Twelfth Flasher after exposing her breast during a Twelfth Parade in Belfast have withdrawn from a case in which she is accused of possessing magic mushrooms.

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 20:47:32 +0100
Day of disruption as fuel protests hit Ballygawley
Drivers have been issued with fines and a number of people cautioned following a PSNI policing operation linked to fuel price protests across Northern Ireland today (April 14).

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:56:09 +0100
Containers to remain outside derelict hotel until demolition plans passed
Shipping containers that were set in front of a derelict Enniskillen hotel will remain in place until planning permission is granted for its demolition, the Council have revealed.

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:03:01 +0100
New push for cross-Border funding to end decades of rural road neglect
A new cross-Border funding initiative is being sought to address what councillors have described as decades of underinvestment in rural roads infrastructure across the Border corridor.

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:31:40 +0100
Thousands raised to support terminally-ill Fermanagh hairdresser
A grandmother from Fermanagh has received widespread support after a fundraising appeal to help fund cancer treatment surpassed its £70,000 target.

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:23:40 +0100
'Go-slow' protest underway at Ballygawley roundabout
A go-slow protest is currently underway at the Ballygawley roundabout, it has been confirmed.

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:24:01 +0100
This Week: Sharp Practice - Paying More, Getting Less
Understandably, most people in Fermanagh at the minute are focused on one thing: the cost of living. You see it at the petrol pumps. You feel it when the heating oil is running low. You notice it every time you do the weekly shop

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:09:00 +0100
Judge denies bail to terrorism accused amid ‘severe’ threat level warning
One of four men accused of terrorism charges after an improvised explosive device was discovered in the Ravensdale area of County Louth has been refused bail for the second time.

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:02:16 +0100
Donation made in memory of Bart Teague supports Pulmonary Fibrosis NI
Pulmonary Fibrosis NI has received a donation of €1,210 made in memory of the late Bart Teague.

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 11:49:22 +0100
Tyrone gold mine inquiry reopens but faces 'very similar' problems
A reconvened public inquiry into a gold mine application in Co. Tyrone is facing “very similar” issues to when it was suspended a year ago, its lead official has said.

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 11:15:43 +0100
Cross-border health programme supports over 100,000 patients
A major cross-border health partnership has set out the scale and scope of its work across the Fermanagh and wider border region in response to a Fermanagh and Omagh District Council request for information on cross-border initiatives.

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 11:00:45 +0100
UK minister responds to Fermanagh Council over digital ID concerns
A UK Government minister has responded to Fermanagh and Omagh District Council regarding concerns over the UK digital ID scheme, confirming that there is “no legal obligation for people to have or present the national digital ID.”

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 10:22:12 +0100
Chinese Consul praises Council work following China visit correspondence
The Chinese Consul General in Belfast has expressed appreciation for the work carried out by Fermanagh and Omagh District Council in relation to a proposed fact-finding visit to China, following confirmation last month that the Council would not acce...

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 10:03:50 +0100
Kevin “Budgie” McCarney death: Wanderers pay tribute to respected local sportsman
A Facebook post from Irvinestown Wanderers has expressed deep sadness following the passing of Kevin “Budgie” McCarney, a highly regarded and respected figure in the local sporting community.

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:20:25 +0100
First Patient Day in Northern Ireland for Sarcoidosis sufferers
The Enniskillen Sarcoidosis Support Group which has been supporting sufferers of sarcoidosis and their families for over 15 years is organising a first for Northern Ireland – a Patient Day in Enniskillen on Friday, 24 April 2026.

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:54:42 +0100
Driver suspected of fuel thefts 'deliberately' rammed police car
A driver suspected of being involved in a series of fuel thefts deliberately rammed a police car in a bid to escape arrest, the PSNI has said.

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:36:32 +0100
Two cars damaged in Enniskillen crash on Monday afternoon
Two cars were damaged after a crash in Enniskillen on Monday afternoon.

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:32:47 +0100
Northern Ireland political leaders respond to controversy over fuel protests
Political decisions to bring relief to people in Northern Ireland struggling with fuel costs have to be made at Westminster, not Stormont, Michelle O’Neill has said.

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:12:31 +0100
Family of Ellie Flanagan acknowledge community’s ‘kindness and compassion’
The family of Ellie Flanagan have expressed their "heartfelt thanks and appreciation" to all those who supported them following her tragic death last month.

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:07:00 +0100
Planning approval granted for dwelling on infill site
A planning application for a dwelling house and garage at 65-67 Killygullib Road, Swatragh, has been approved, as the proposed rural location is deemed to be an infill site.

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:55:38 +0100
Site visit agreed to examine “unsafe” boundary wall and raised patio
A site visit is going to be arranged in relation to a raised patio and retaining wall which have been built at 40 Ranfurly Road, Dungannon, to examine a neighbour’s claims about health and safety concerns, and what he sees as an unacceptable loss o...

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:45:32 +0100
MLAs raise Fermanagh church vandalism in Assembly chamber
During a session of the Northern Ireland Assembly today (Monday), Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) deputy leader, Diana Armstrong, has condemned the vandalism in Galloon Parish Sunday School,

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:11:21 +0100
Cattle dealer praises Air Ambulance after near-fatal bull attack
Thomas Bowen, a cattle trader from Castlecaufield in Co. Tyrone, has praised the Northern Ireland Air Ambulance and emergency services after he came within “three minutes of being saved” following a bull attack last year.

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:03:15 +0100
Father of man who shot and killed wife and children admits firearms charge
The father of a man who shot and killed his wife and children before turning the gun on himself has admitted failing to comply with the conditions of a firearms certificate.

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:38:04 +0100
Santander to offer community banking service following branch closure
Santander has confirmed it will introduce a new community banking service in Enniskillen following the closure of its local branch in May.

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:40:17 +0100
Distressed lamb rescued by Lough Erne rowers after sheep cries
Crew from Portora Boat Club had to rescue a lamb after hearing the distressed cries of its mother while out training on Lough Erne.

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:33:01 +0100
Tributes paid to Irvinestown man who 'deserved the world' after unexpected death
Tributes are being paid to a young man from Irvinestown who died unexpectedly on Sunday.

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:32:00 +0100
‘Likely’ that Noah Donohoe was alive when he entered storm drain, inquest told
It is likely that Noah Donohoe was alive when he entered a storm drain in north Belfast where he was later found dead, an expert witness has told an inquest.

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:39:57 +0100
Local drama group to stage ‘Calendar Girls’ in support of SWELL
A Derrylin drama group is preparing to take on a new production of Calendar Girls, with proceeds from fundraising efforts going towards a Fermanagh cancer support charity.

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:24:10 +0100
Popular Fermanagh musical society's production of Godspell delights
A vibrant and uplifting production of Godspell delighted audiences in Enniskillen earlier this month, as Fermanagh Musical Theatre brought the much-loved musical to life at St. Michael’s Church.

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:44:16 +0100
Pipers and singers wow at Corick House concert
A lively evening of music and community spirit was enjoyed at the Corick House Hotel on Saturday night, as the Ravara Pipe Band took to the stage for a special concert hosted by Garvary Parish Church.

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:29:33 +0100
Fermanagh man’s organisation wins top award for inclusive outdoor adventures
A Fermanagh man has been recognised at a national awards ceremony in Dublin for his work making outdoor adventure more accessible for people with disabilities.

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:24:08 +0100
Fermanagh Gardening Society marks 60th anniversary with gala dinner
The Fermanagh Gardening Society marked a major milestone with a well-attended gala dinner celebrating its 60th anniversary at the Killyhevlin Hotel.

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:59:57 +0100
From street collections to memorial donations - Fermanagh backs Marie Curie care
Volunteers across Fermanagh have raised more than £12,000 in support of Marie Curie nursing care following a series of street collections and community fundraising efforts.

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:36:56 +0100
SDLP MLA accuses Sinn Féin and DUP of 'failing families' over fuel crisis
Sinn Féin and the Democratic Unionist Party are failing families, workers and carers by not acting on soaring fuel costs, according to SDLP MLA Daniel McCrossan.

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:52:06 +0100
New funding to bring cancer support closer to home in Fermanagh
A Fermanagh-based charity is set to benefit from a new funding scheme aimed at improving cancer support services across Northern Ireland.

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:31:41 +0100
Top country talent lined up for charity night
A special country music concert in Enniskillen later this month will bring together a number of rising stars in aid of Rossorry Parish.

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:28:55 +0100
IRA monument stone 'deliberately damaged' in Fermanagh
A monument linked to the IRA has been "deliberately damaged" in County Fermanagh.

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:00:49 +0100
Temporary structure “exhibits characteristics of a dwelling”
A recommendation to refuse planning permission for a replacement house in lieu of a prefabricated dwelling has been overturned.

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 09:32:06 +0100
Police appeal for information on missing Kesh man
Police have issued an urgent appeal for information as concern grows for the welfare of missing man Aidan McHugh from the Kesh area.

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 16:23:10 +0100
Enniskillen RFC achieve historic promotion with win over Boyne
Enniskillen will play in the All Ireland League for the first time next season after an historic win over Boyne in Armagh.

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 21:25:42 +0100
Busy Monaghan road blocked by fuel protesters
Gardaí have confirmed that a section of the N54 at Clones is currently blocked due to a protest.

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 15:14:16 +0100
Police appeal for missing 21-year-old
Police have issued an appeal for information as concern grows for the welfare of 21-year-old Emma Donaghy, who has been reported missing in the Dungannon area.

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