THE Enniskillen and wider Fermanagh community is continuing to rally in support of a leading charity group which has set up a major state-of-the-art centre to help people living with cancer. A range of fundraising initiatives have been taking place recently to support the development of the Cancer Focus therapeutic centre, which has been established […]
Voting continues for Fermanagh’s ‘Nose of Tralee’
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Voting for the 2025 Nose of Tralee Pet Competition officially closes this Sunday, June 29 at midnight, and with over 34,000 votes already cast, it’s shaping up to be an exciting year. Now in its 12th year, the Nose of Tralee celebrates pets of all shapes and sizes across Ireland – from pampered pooches and […]
Thirty-year-old admits child sexual abuse charges
AN East Sussex man has admitted child sexual abuse charges which occurred in the Fermanagh area over the course of just under a year. Sam Brown (30) from Cliff Gardens, Peacehaven accepted four counts of intentionally causing a child to engage in sexual activity as well as a single count obtaining sexual gratification by causing the […]
Carrybridge RNLI: Saving lives and breaking barriers
Carrybridge RNLI station, situated on the picturesque shores of Lough Erne, plays a vital role in ensuring the safety of both locals and visitors. Established to provide rapid response to emergencies on the water, the station is manned by a dedicated team of volunteers trained to handle a wide range of rescue operations. Their commitment […]
Arrest after officer dragged during traffic stop
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Police in Omagh have arrested a 24 year old man on suspicion of a number of driving offences after a police officer was dragged by a car during a traffic stop in the town on Sunday 22 June. Chief Inspector Graham Dodds explains: “The officer stopped a vehicle on the Beltany Road shortly after 11pm. […]
Man airlifted following Fermanagh crash
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Police Fermanagh and Omagh have gave an update on the Belfast Road, Brookeborough collision which took place yesterday. They stated that one man was airlifted to Royal Victoria Hospital. “Following a report of a single vehicle road traffic collision on the Belfast Road, Brookeborough, in which a male occupant was trapped in an overturned car; […]
Funeral of Arlene Foster’s mother to take place today
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Funeral of former First Minister Arlene Foster mother, Georgina (Georgie) Kelly, is to take place in Lisnaskea today. Julia Georgina (Georgie) Kelly died peacefully in the South West Acute Hospital on Friday (June 20). Local MLA Deborah Erskine sent her deepest sympathy and condolences to the Foster, Kelly and Keenan family circles on behalf of Fermanagh […]
Trust celebrates Fermanagh’s unpaid carers
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UNPAID carers from across Fermanagh recently came together for a special celebration in Enniskillen, organised in recognition of their often-unsung heroic work. To mark Carers Week, from June9-15, the Western Trust took the opportunity to bring local carers together and acknoledge the incredible care and support they provide to their loved one each and every day. Geraldine […]
Fermanagh parents concerned over pre-school places
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SOME Fermanagh pre-schools “have not yet reached their maximum capacity” as parents have been left anxiously waiting news on whether their child will be given a school place in September. Calls had been increasing for more support locally, with the Northern Ireland Education Minister, Paul Givan, revealing that there would be an extra 276 places […]
Pair to stand trial on multiple child cruelty charges
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A MAN and woman from Fermanagh are to stand trial on multiple child cruelty charges which allegedly occurred almost four years ago. The couple, who are aged in their thirties but cannot be named to protect the identity of the children involved, appeared together in the dock of Dungannon Crown Court to have the charges […]