THE Human Milk Bank, which is based at the South West Acute Hospital, has issued a fresh appeal for donor mums to help it continue it’s life-saving work. The only one of its kind on the island of Ireland, the team at the Western Trust run facility, which provides breast milk to neonatal units right across […]
Jane wants to inspire young women to dream bigger
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A LOCAL influencer is on a mission to prove you really can have it all by showcasing her passion for law, lashes and lifestyle vlogs. Jane McDermott from Newtownbutler is a 28-year-old solicitor, professional makeup artist and rising content creator. Proving that ambition, creativity and hard work can go hand in hand. “I love that my […]
Derrygonnelly assault accused sent to crown court
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A charge of assault which allegedly occurred during an incident earlier this year is to transfer to crown court for trial. Clifton Mighty (62) from Main Street, Derrygonnelly is accused of committing the offence against a woman on January 29. A police officer aware of the facts of the case previously told Enniskillen Magistrates Court […]
Rhys sets the stage for West End tour debut
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AN ENNISKILLEN man is set to take centre stage on the international theatre scene after landing a coveted role in the West End cast of Dear Evan Hansen for its upcoming Asia tour. The talented performer, Rhys Hopkins, whose passion for theatre began in his hometown, will now join the critically acclaimed production as it […]
New water stations latest step in environment plan
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NEW water refill stations have been installed in Enniskillen as a plan to promote sustainability and reduce single-use plastic in the town. Enniskillen Business Improvement District (BID) is behind plan to make the town more environmentally-friendly, supported by cross-border climate action funding. The new free-to-use refill stations, which were installed at the start of the […]
Golf tournament to bring £1m into Fermanagh economy
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A PRESTIGIOUS golf tournament has teed off at the Lough Erne Resort this week, bringing a much-welcomed injection of £1 million to the local economy. The Champion of Champions Junior Golf Tournament, which will take place at the award-winning venue from began on Monday (July 29) and will run until tomorrow (July 31). The tournament comes […]
Newtownbutler teen accused of charges from hit-and-run
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A teenager from Newtownbutler has appeared in court in relation to a total of nine motoring offences from an alleged hit-and-run. Joshua Irwin (19) from Feugh Road is charged with twice taking a vehicle without consent and causing damage in the process as well as causing injury, driving it without due care and attention, as […]
Back-to-school costs push Fermanagh families into debt
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FAMILIES across Fermanagh and the North are facing mounting financial pressures as back-to-school expenses continue to spiral, according to new research from the Irish League of Credit Unions (ILCU). The study, conducted by i-Reach in June 2025 with responses from 544 parents, found that nearly seven in ten (68 percent) view the cost of sending […]
Derrygonnelly to host Royal Black parade
DERRYGONNELLY will play host to Fermanagh’s annual Royal Black Institution commemoration on Saturday, August 2, marking the first time the village has held the event since 1973. The large-scale gathering will see around 30 bands and preceptories from across the region commemorate the historic Battle of Newtownbutler (1689). Sir Knights from Fermanagh will be joined […]
Enniskillen man to contest motoring charges
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A fifty-four-year-old man is to contest a number of alleged motoring offences. Donal Mulligan from Windmill Heights, Enniskillen is accused of driving after consuming excess alcohol, whilst unaccompanied as a learner and with no L Plates displayed. Offending is alleged to have occurred on November 11 last year at Loughshore Road, Enniskillen. A police officer […]