There are fears for the future of local services, with more people dying than being born in Fermanagh.
Gildernew holds no ‘rancour’ towards Sinn Féin
FORMER Fermanagh and South Tyrone MP Michelle Gildernew said she is “very grateful for the opportunities I got” after she confirmed that she has been removed from the Sinn Féin payroll. The 55-year-old is a veteran Sinn Féin politician, first securing election to Westminster in the Fermanagh and South Tyrone seat in 2001, when she […]
Skepticism over Fermanagh road repair figures
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FIGURES showing Fermanagh roads have less defects than other parts of the North have been received with extreme skepticism locally, with concern the Roads Service is not recording the full extent of the county’s problems. A report delivered to the Fermanagh and Omagh District Council’s rural affairs committee provided a range of figures regarding defects and repairs on local […]
Today’s death notices for Co Fermanagh
Smith, 3rd June 2025, peacefully, at the South West Acute Hospital. Annabella Martha “Bella”, late of 4 New Houses, Clabby. A dearly loved sister of Ruby and a devoted aunt of Jacqueline (the late Gordon), William (Jenny), Daphne (Keith), the late Mervyn and their families. Family home strictly private please. Friends and neighbours are welcome […]
Today’s weather forecast for Co Fermanagh
This morning will see a few lingering patches of rain in the south with just the odd shower further north. The afternoon will see isolated showers move in for all, with a few sunny spells.
Lough Derg prior speaks of ‘sorrow’ at sex assault case
DONEGAL man Thomas Gallagher (42), from Dunkineely , was sentenced to five years in prison, with the final year suspended, at Letterkenny Circuit Court today after pleading guilty to the sexual assault of five females at St Patrick’s Purgatory, Lough Derg. In a statement, the Prior of Lough Derg, Monsignor La Flynn, expressed his “deep […]
Fermanagh band release new single
THE Tumbling Paddies have taken another major step in their impressive career by releasing their single ‘Take Me Home’ which has gone down a treat with their local fan bas and followers. The six-man Fermanagh band, who have established themselves as one of the top groups on the island, confirmed that they’d been working on […]
Follow the yellow brick road to Irvinestown
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THERE’S no place like home, and there’s certainly no place like Irvinestown, where plans are well underway for Fermanagh’s most famous festival. The annual Lady of the Lake celebrations return to the Fermanagh town this July, and the proceedings promise to be “bigger and better than ever” according to festival stalwart Joe Mahon. With a ‘wicked’ theme – paying tribute […]
Fermanagh UUP councillor ‘surprised’ at being silenced
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COUNCILLORS voted in favour of silencing UUP’s Mark Oven after he labelled the council ‘underhanded’ and refused to retract his statement during a council meeting. At the meeting of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council on Wednesday, representatives voted in favour of silencing UUP councillor Mark Ovens after he accused the organisation of being ‘underhanded’ over a decision […]
Fermanagh man fined for possessing prescription drugs
AN ENNISKILLEN man has been fined for possession a controlled drug of Class C namely. Jude Acheson Martin (30) from Cleenish Park, Enniskillen was fined for possession of Class C Controlled Drug namely Gabapentin which is medication primarily used to treat neuropathic pain and also for partial seizures of epilepsy. A car was searched on Feburary 5 2024 due to smell […]