A new police chief has been appointed for the Fermanagh and Omagh district. Superintendent Pete Cunningham is the new District Commander for the local region. Superintendent Cunningham brings almost 20 years of policing experience to the top post having previously held leadership roles across a range of policing areas including Business Crime, Road Safety and […]
Today’s death notices – Thursday, December 11
Ella Smyth, nèe Dunn, Skeagh, Smithborough, Co.Monaghan and formerly Mulladuff, Smithborough, Co.Monaghan. Peacefully on Wednesday, 10th December 2025 at Drumbear Lodge Nursing Home, Monaghan. Funeral service in Smithborough Presbyterian Church, eircode H18 HY02, on Saturday, 13th December, at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in Coolshannagh Graveyard, Monaghan. Resting at the home of her son Nigel and […]
Today’s weather forecast – Thursday, December 11
Becoming cloudy from the west gradually this morning. By midday, a band of rain and strong winds will sweep eastwards, clearing later in the evening as conditions tend to settle late in the day.
Fermanagh sex offender sent back to prison
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A FERMANAGH sex offender has been remanded in custody after breaching a Sexual Offences Prevention Order (SOPO) by making contact with the mother of a child he abused. Appearing before Omagh Magistrates Court was Emmett Rice (27), of Main Street, Maguiresbridge. Connecting the charges, a detective sergeant told the court that in 2022, Rice has […]
House and trailer damaged during Brookeborough attack
POLICE are appealing for information about criminal damage to a house and trailer in Brookeborough. It was reported that engine oil was deliberately poured over a door at a property at Grogey Road at some time between 6pm on Sunday, November 24 and 2pm on Monday, November 25. Also, on or in days leading to […]
New virtual GP hub to be set up in Enniskillen chemists
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GORDONS Chemists has announced a landmark partnership with Duality Healthcare, aimed at bringing enhanced virtual and face-to-face GP services to the community. The partnership will see Duality launch a virtual GP hub in Gordons Chemists in Enniskillen, as well as in Lisburn, Kilkeel and Rathcoole. This collaboration marks a significant step forward in improving access […]
“Air ambulance team saved my boys’ lives”
THE MOTHER of two boys who were critically injured in a road traffic collision has praised the air ambulance, NIAS and hospital staff for ‘saving her sons’ lives’. Wendy Black, from Clabby, received a phone call from the PSNI at 11.25am on Easter Sunday morning in 2024 that no parent ever wants to get. Her three sons […]
Worst flu outbreak for 15 years has hit Fermanagh
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FERMANAGH is now battling what health officials describe as the most severe outbreak of seasonal influenza since 2010, with cases surging at an unprecedented rate. New figures from the Public Health Authority show flu cases have tripled in just two weeks, rising from 273 to 954. Locally, infection rates in Fermanagh and Omagh have leapt […]
Lisnaskea set to light up with vehicle run on Saturday
LISNASKEA is set to shine bright on Saturday, December 13, as Lisnaskea Emmett’s and The Oak Healthy Living Centre join forces to host a spectacular Christmas Lights Vehicle Run. Taking place at Lisnaskea Emmett’s car park, the event invites drivers of all kinds to take part in the glowing convoy. Cars, vans, tractors and even […]
Two men arrested after arson attack on Clogher house
POLICE have arrested two men following an arson attack in Clogher last night. A police spokesperson said: “We received a report at around 7.25pm on Tuesday, 9th December of a house on fire in the Crossowen area, after two males were observed throwing something at the property, which set it alight, before running off. “Thankfully, […]