PLANNING permission has been lodged for a major new tourism development in Belleek, close to the heart of the village. The application of is for 30 holiday accommodation units on a greenfield site off Old Station Road, and also includes a new marina, parking and landscaping. Of these planned units, 12 will be two storey, semi-detatched self-catering holiday homes, and […]
Today’s death notices for Co Fermanagh
John Markey, Derryadd, Lisnaskea, Co. Fermanagh. Died Monday 5th May 2025 suddenly in hospital. Beloved husband of Kathleen (Née Hicks). Loving father to Catherine Tyndall (John), Damien (Jae) and Shane (Helena). Dear brother of Patrick, Maureen, Mary, Daphne, Annie, Bernie and Gerry. John will repose at his late home this evening (Tuesday) from 6pm until […]
Today’s weather forecast for Co Fermanagh
Today will see any clouds clear away through the morning leaving it dry and settled with plenty of sunshine in the afternoon. Winds will be light to gentle.
Council apologise for ‘hurt caused’ to LGBTQ+ community
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FERMANAGH and Omagh District Council (FODC) has ‘apologised’ for any hurt caused by a statement issued by the council following the recent Supreme Court’s ruling that a woman is defined by biological sex. The landmark ruling, which applies to the Equality Act 2010, is expected to have implications for single-sex spaces, such as toilets, changing […]
Eastern adventure for Lisbellaw’s David
A YOUNG Lisbellaw man is heading east to compete in the WorldSkills Competition. David Bateman Smith is a plumbing and heating apprentice at the South West College’s Erne Campus in Enniskillen. He will join fellow apprentice Andrew McCann from Aughnacloy at the global competition taking place in Shanghai in September next year. The event will see […]
Lily and Little Albert Einstein honoured by Council
A YOUNG member of the Fermanagh Harriers Branch of the Pony Club has been honoured at a civic reception hosted by Chair of the Fermanagh and Omagh District Council in Enniskillen Townhall. The special invitation was in recognition of 11- year-old Lily McBride’s remarkable achievement in winning the GS Equestrian Pony Club Mini Major show jumping […]
House sparrow flying high over Fermanagh
HAVING now well and truly knocked the chaffinch off its perch, the house sparrow has retained its title of Fermanagh’s top bird again this year. The results of the RSPB’s annual Big Garden Birdwatch, which took place at the beginning of the year, have once again seen the house sparrow named as the most commonly seen […]
Police say crime gangs behind recent rise in burglaries
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POLICE say there has been an ‘increase’ in the number of burglaries and level of drug supply in the PSNI’s Fermanagh and Omagh region. Police have blamed ‘organised crime groups’ for the recent upsurge in criminal activity. The PSNI said they have been conducting ‘focused operations’ over recent days, specifically targeting the crime gangs responsible […]
Today’s death notices for Co Fermanagh
NIXON – 5th May 2025 (Peacefully) at the South West Acute Hospital, Enniskillen and late of Chestnut Grove, Ballinamallard. Stanley Rudge, devoted husband of the late Sally-Anne, dearly loved father of Kenneth and Sarah (Paddy), devoted grandfather of Abbi and Emily. A dear brother of Edwin, Betty, Gladys, Myrtle, Louise, Hazel, Mervyn and the late […]
Today’s weather forecast for Co Fermanagh
Today will remain dry and settled with sunny skies for a time, but cloud will build in through the afternoon. Some late sunshine is then expected as the cloud will clear once again. Gentle winds.