AN event is being organised to advise community groups in Fermanagh on how they can secure funding for new projects. The Funding and Advice Fair will be held at The Bawnacre centre in Irvinestown on Monday, January 19, 2026. The event, which will run from 4p, to 7pm, will provide information about available funding, how […]
Tributes to Fermanagh man described as ‘one of a kind’
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TRIBUTES have been paid across the Fermanagh community following the death of Seamus McConnell who was remembered as a ‘true gentleman’ and as ‘one of a kind.’ Formerly of Blaney in Derrygonnelly, Mr McConnell passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, October 27, following a battle with illness. The father-of-three was a respected contractor, who ran […]
Vets offering free microchipping to reduce strays
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A LOCAL vets is offering free microchipping for pets all this month, in a bid to reduce the number of stray animals in the county. Lisbellaw Veterinary Clinic, in collaboration with the Ulster Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (USPCA), is offering the free service for dogs and cats throughout November. The clinic […]
Council plans to spend £180,000 on new Christmas lights
FERMANAGH and Omagh District Council has started its Christmas shopping – with a budget of up to £180,000 for new festive lights. With the nights getting shorter and the colder weather drawing in, many organisations are turning their attention to their plans for Christmas. For many people, one of the highlights of the festive season […]
PSNI appeal after quantity of cash found in Enniskillen
The PSNI are trying to find the owners of a quantity of cash found in Enniskillen. A police spokesperson urged anyone who thinks the money belongs to them to get in contact. For obvious reasons, the PSNI has not said how much cash was found. “If you believe this is yours, please phone police on […]
Halloween costume swop event being held in Enniskillen
A Halloween costume-swopping event is to be held in Enniskillen in the run-up to the annual celebrations. The event will be held in Enniskillen Library on Friday, October 10, from 2pm to 4pm. There will also be a similar event in Omagh Library the previous day from 2pm to 4pm. Both events are being organised […]
Mary Donnelly ‘opened minds and touched hearts’
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By Brendan Donnelly THERE was a profound sadness occasioned in the Trillick and Irvinestown communities and the wider area with the news of the passing of Mary Donnelly of Briars Hill, Irvinestown. The late Mary passed away peacefully in the Southwest Acute Hospital surrounded by her loving family following a relatively short illness. The deceased, […]
Dooneen Community Centre granted new life
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THE NATIONAL Lottery Community Fund has brought hope and renewal to Dooneen Community Centre with a £45,000 grant, saving it from the brink of closure. Situated near Tempo at the base of Dooneen Forest, the centre, once a school, has been a vital part of the community for many years but had recently experienced a […]
More Fermanagh schools set for new 20mph zones
FOLLOWING successful implementions elsewhere, three more schools in Fermanagh have been announced as the next to receive 20mph speed limit zones. This initiative marks a significant step towards creating safer environments for students during school hours, addressing long-standing concerns about traffic and pedestrian safety around these schools. As part of the Department’s ongoing commitment to […]
Fermanagh mourns death of legendary songwriter
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THE Fermanagh community has been left deeply saddened following the passing of Mickey MacConnell who is recognised as one of Ireland’s finest singers and songwriters. Originally from Arney, but residing in Kerry in his later years, Mr MacConnell was a legendary figure in Irish folk music, rising to prominence when he wrote ‘Only Our Rivers […]