A former army Major has been fondly nicknamed ‘Van George’ after picking up a paintbrush for the first time during lockdown thanks to the encouragement of his daughter-in-law.

A 24 year old from Kesh has been selected to compete in this year’s Miss Northern Ireland competition.

The Executive today (June 10) reviewed the next phase in its Pathway out of Restrictions, announcing decisions regarding the resumption of live music in licensed and unlicensed venues and the number of people permitted to gather indoors in a domes...

As Northern Ireland awaits official notice of the return of live music to indoor venues, open-air drive-in shows are still proving popular with lovers of live entertainment.

A local woman has managed to capture a striking photograph of the partial solar eclipse in Enniskillen this morning (June 10) despite poor visibility across many parts of Fermanagh.

The interval between doses of the Oxford/AstraZeneca and Pfizer/BioNTech vaccines is to be reduced to a maximum of eight weeks.

The mother of a successful young dog handler is concerned that the new rules on pet travel between NI and GB, to be introduced later this year, will have an impact on the wellbeing of their dogs.

The case of an elderly man charged as part of the Fermanagh sexual abuse inquiry has been delayed while his lawyers seek medical reports.

The proposal of June 21 as an indicative date for the return of live music to licensed premises has given local musicians some hope after a “tough” year.

Also known and the Delta variant the mutation has become the UK’s dominant Covid-19 variant.

The First Minister has told adults with a learning disability their voices matter and their views should be heard.

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A partial solar eclipse is set to grace skies across the UK this week as the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun on Thursday morning. If the weather stays cloud free, Fermanagh residents will be able to see this exciting natural phenomenon.

CHILDREN from St. Theresa’s Primary School are pictured with their Health Promotional Award, which the school has won. They are (from left) Fiona McManus, Melissa McHugh, Eilis Lunny, Una Lunny, Martina McBrien, Sarah Byrne and Sinead Boyle with...

THE Ulster Youth Champion, 8st 7lb boxer David Campbell (front, right) with trophies he won during the season including six trophies for the best performances on the night. Looking on are his father, David Campbell, trainer of the Enniskillen Amat...

TWO girls from County Fermanagh are setting off to London later this month to put their “recipe for success” to the test in the national finals of a major competition.

THERE was a dramatic accident on the Chanterhill Road, Enniskillen last Saturday morning as a car flew through the air and rolled over the top of a parked Vauxhall Corsa, before coming to rest in the middle of the road and bursting into flames.

IN THE levying of ‘war upon England’, the Sinn Feiners consider that it is fair fighting to ambush anyone loyal to the Crown, and in pursuance of this policy, they carried out an ambush, in the Mullaghfad district – a mountainous part of the...

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Health Minister Robin Swann and Education Minister Peter Weir have announced that the programme of regular testing for Covid-19 in post-primary schools is to be expanded to include all pupils.

Two people have appeared in court following a spate of offending which included the burglary of an elderly woman in Enniskillen who woke in the early hours to find a male shining a torch into her face.

ARTIST Célia Richard is originally from the Champagne region of north-east France, and has been living in Shercock, Co. Cavan, for the past 22 years.

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said the companies should have issued refunds for the cancelled trips.

FIVE groups in the Irvinestown area have been given a £500 boost thanks to funds that were raised in an event late last year.

The trial of a 44-year-old father of two accused of murdering his wife during a family boating holiday four years ago, today, Tuesday, heard from a college lecturer who maintained he'd been her lover.

An Enniskillen man has been sentenced to five months in prison following his conviction for a series of driving offences, public order offences and a single drug charge.

A DISTRICT judge has again criticised cases of alleged breaches of bail being brought before special court sittings, contending police are “making a mockery” of the system.

DUP leader Edwin Poots has announced Lagan Valley MLA Paul Givan as his nomination to replace Arlene Foster as Northern Ireland’s new First Minister.

The Lough Erne Resort is to host the 35th British-Irish Council Summit on Friday, June 11.

ENNISKILLEN-born theatre, television and film actor Aislín McGuckin has been announced as the new patron for Cinemagic International Film and Television Festival for Young People.

In a highly critical report, the Health and Social Care Committee called for immediate action to support exhausted staff.

BBC news, the New York Times and The Guardian also seem to be affected by the connection issues.

A NEW foundation has been established in Fermanagh to help support mental health and wellbeing.

A man and a woman were arrested in Enniskillen following an attempted burglary in Enniskillen in the early hours of this morning (Monday, June 7)

A man caught more than 20mph over the speed limit has been disqualified from driving for one week.

A Boho woman who was involved in a road traffic collision and had no valid insurance at the time has been convicted of several driving offences.

A disturbance on St. Patrick’s Day has resulted in a suspended sentence for a Lisnaskea woman.

PUPILS at St. Ronan’s P. S., Lisnaskea were visibly glowing as they picked up yet another award for healthier travel to school.

It is likely there will delays in Enniskillen town centre this week as one busy street is closed due to road resurfacing.

GORDONS Chemists and Knitted Knockers of Northern Ireland have formed a new partnership to supply free hand-knit 100 per cent cotton breast prosthetics for those who have had mastectomy surgery.

The family of the late Tony Jackman has led tributes to the popular South Fermanagh man, following his death on May 26, aged 79. Tony was well-known across Fermanagh for his involvement in hurling in Lisnaskea.

A special ‘Buddy Bench’ has been placed in the playground of St. Paul’s Primary School, Irvinestown in memory of a much-loved member of staff who passed away last year.

A MEETING of Irish language speakers in Fermanagh to discuss Fermanagh and Omagh District Council’s drafting of a new Irish language strategy 2021-2024 was described as a positive event, giving attendees an insight into what the Council’s poli...

PIPS Suicide Prevention Ireland (PIPS Charity) is launching a brand-new face to face mental health service for people experiencing mental health or emotional wellbeing difficulties that will be piloted in Enniskillen.

THE heartbroken mother of the late Debbie Crawford, who passed away following a short battle with cancer, says she’ll miss seeing her “kind and caring” daughter every day.

THE British-Irish Council will host its bi-annual meeting in Co. Fermanagh, it has been revealed.

A Fivemiletown man caught without insurance for the sixth time, had just taken delivery of a new vehicle when police came on the scene.

In A sign of things returning to normality post-Covid-19, there will be Twelfth of July parades in Fermanagh this summer, albeit adjusted to comply with the latest pandemic regulations.

TWO Fermanagh teenagers have spoken out about the positive impact that the HEROES inclusive youth project has had on them following their involvement.

Two groups operating in the area have been honoured with the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service.