FIVEMILETOWN United FC has unveiled a new three year mental health strategy aimed at breaking down stigma and creating space for open, honest conversations among players and the wider community. Prompted by heartbreaking tragedies across the area in recent years, the initiative will focus on promoting positive mental health throughout the club and beyond, offering education, […]
Over 1200 to take part in the Enniskillen 10K
OVER 1200 runners are set to pound the pavements around the town on Saturday when the hugely popular Enniskillen 10K returns, with excitement building throughout the county. The Modern Tyres sponsored Enniskillen 10K is now an annual event which attracts large crowds to the town, with families and residents lining the route to cheer on […]
Oak Healthy Living Centre host film awards night
THIS Saturday, The Hillgrove Hotel will come alive with excitement as the Oak Healthy Living Centre hosts its much-anticipated Film Awards fundraiser. Over 80 actors have been involved in the production of seven films all shot at various locations in the Erne East area. On Saturday evening, the results of a massive community effort will be seen […]
Jury commences deliberations in trial of accused priest
The jury have retired to consider their verdicts in the trial of a priest accused of historic sexual abuse charges against five males who were all in their early teens. Canon Patrick McEntee (70) from Esker Road, Dromore denies sexual offences against five males who were pupils at St Michael’s College, Enniskillen where he taught. […]
Enniskillen man avoids prison for assault on woman
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AN ENNISKILLEN man has received a suspended sentence for an assault on a woman. Thomas Collins (24), of Yoan Road in Enniskillen, appeared before Enniskillen Magistrates’ Court for a charge of common assault against a female, with the offence taking place in February 2025. District Judge, Alana McSorley, sentenced Mr Collins to five months, suspended for […]
Fermanagh music stars team up in Spain
DONAGH singer Patrick Treacy said he had “an unbelievable few days” in Torremolinos after he partnered up with local singer Derek Ryan on his much-anticipated and popular Spanish show. Treacy, who captured the ‘Glór Tíre’ title earlier this year, was one of a number of performers who teamed up with Ryan on his ‘Beat in […]
Have your say on puppy and kitten sale reforms
A PUBLIC consultation has been launched in Northern Ireland on new proposals to regulate the selling and supplying of puppies and kittens. Led by DAERA Minister Andrew Muir, the proposals aim to improve animal welfare through measures like a version of Lucy’s Law, banning third-party sales. This would require all sellers to have bred the […]
Farmers warned BVD restrictions are now in effect
FERMANAGH livestock farmers have been advised that herd restrictions have come into force to prevent the spread of Bovine Viral Diarrhoea (BVD). Agriculture Minister Andrew Muir announced the restrictions last week, which have been introduced on June 1 for animals over 30 days old that haven’t been tested for BVD. “BVD is a serious and […]
Lisnaskea man accused of drugs possession
A TWENTY-one-year-old man has appeared in court in relation to the alleged possession of cocaine. Finn May from Corradillar Cottages, Lisnaskea is further accused of providing both preliminary and evidential specimens of breath in the course of an investigation into whether he was driving whilst unfit. Offending is alleged to have occurred on May 11 […]
Witnesses give evidence in support of priest on trial
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The defence have opened their case in the trial of a priest accused of historic sexual abuse charges against five males who were all in their early teens. Canon Patrick McEntee (70) from Esker Road, Dromore requested a leave of absence in 2022 while a serious safeguarding investigation was carried out. He denies sexual offences […]