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. […]
New figures reveal pass rate at Enniskillen MOT centre
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NEW figures reveal the pass rate for the MOT centre in Enniskillen. Car insurance company CompareNI.com have ranked which Driver and Vehicle Agency (DVA) test centres motorists are least likely to pass. Over the past year, Coleraine had the lowest pass rate for private cars out of all 15 test centres in the North, at just […]
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 […]
Today’s death notices for Co Fermanagh
GORMLEY nee Gray – 7th June 2025 (peacefully) at Altnagelvin Area Hospital, late of Silverdale Care Home, Castlederg and formerly 292 Tummery Road, Doogary, Irvinestown. Margaret Mary Elizabeth, dearly loved wife of the late Tom, devoted mother of Eileen (David) Caroline (Andy) Barbara (Ian) Richard (Louise) and the late John. A beloved grandmother, great grandmother […]
Today’s weather forecast for Co Fermanagh
Today will be a drier and slightly warmer day. There will be a mixture of variable cloud cover, sunny spells and a few scattered light showers in places, these more likely in the morning.
Two men charged with assaulting Fermanagh councillor
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TWO men have been charged with attacking a member of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council. Kevin McLoughlin (35), from Monmurry Road, Brookeborough, is accused of assaulting Sinn Fein councillor Sheamus Greene and damaging his glasses. It is further alleged that he assaulted the councillor’s wife and son. McLoughlin is also charged with threatening to kill […]
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 […]