A teenager accused of setting his parents’ home on fire was seen ‘laughing and clapping’ as the blaze took hold, a court was told today. Terence Maughan (19), whose address was given as no fixed abode, is accused of committing the offence last Friday, January 23, at Crannog Way in Dungannon with intent to endanger […]
Crime levels drop in Fermanagh council area
CRIME levels in the Fermanagh and Omagh council area have fallen more than any other council region in the North over the last year. Statistics released by the PSNI show a total of 3,578 crimes were recorded in the local council area in the year from December 2024 to November 2025 – a drop of […]
Fermanagh and Omagh Council in breach of FOI law
The ruling related to a FOI request made in October 2024 seeking records on the licensing of dog breeding establishments in Fermanagh and Omagh.
Enniskillen convent set to close after 170 years
“The sustainability of the aging community in the large Convent building has been challenging” said a spokesperson for the Sisters of Mercy.
Teenager arrested after car chase ends in Fermanagh
A 17-year-old boy was arrested after a weekend car chase from Omagh to Maguiresbridge. Police officers, who eventually used a stinger device to bring the car to a stop, found a large quantity of suspected Class A drugs in the vehicle. A PSNI spokesperson said: “Officers were conducting routine patrols at the weekend when they […]
Lisnaskea school seeks permission for new classrooms
A Lisnaskea school is seeking to install two new classrooms and a science lab. St Kevin’s College has applied for planning permission from Fermanagh and Omagh District Council for the new plans. It would involve two new modular classroom units, along with the new modular science lab. If granted planned permission, the new education facilities […]
Met Office issue rain warning for Co Fermanagh today
THE Met Office has issued a rain warning for Co Fermanagh today. Weather experts say heavy rain is likely to bring some transport disruption and flooding in places. The rain warning is in place today from noon to 6pm. Motorists have been urged to take extra care on the roads during this period. The rain […]
NI charity reflects on tough year for rural community
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FARMERS across the North are being urged to hold onto a sense of cautious optimism as Rural Support reflects on what it describes as ‘one of the most challenging years in recent memory’ for the agricultural community. The farm support charity says 2025 placed intense pressure on family farms, with rising input costs, market volatility, […]
Council to write to newspapers regarding new law
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FERMANAGH and Omagh District Council have agreed to write to local newspapers in regards to concerns surrounding Caoimhe’s Law. The proposed law will make it a criminal offence to film, share, or publish images and videos of victims at fatal or critical road crash scenes, especially before families are notified in order to protect dignity […]
Missing girl last seen in Enniskillen yesterday
POLICE are becoming increasingly concerned for the safety of Yasmin Carroll who has been reported missing. Yasmin has links to Fermanagh, Newtownstewart and Derry, A PSNI spokesperson said: “Yasmin was last seen in the Enniskillen area at 2.40pm on Saturday 24th January. “Yasmin is described as approximately 5 ‘ 2 “, of a slim build […]