FERMANAGH and South Tyrone MP Pat Cullen hosted a panel event in Westminster last Wednesday discussing the topic of the fracturing of the Union from an Irish, Scottish, and Welsh perspective. Ms Cullen alongside Scottish MP Seamus Logan, Plaid Cymru’s Baroness Carmen Smith and The Irish Border Poll’s Kevin Meagher and Kevin Rooney discussed ‘The […]
Vigilance urged as romance scams circulate in Fermanagh
AHEAD of Valentine’s Day tomorrow (Saturday), young people in Fermanagh are being urged to remain vigilant as romance scams continue to circulate. With AI becoming more prevalent across the world, some local schools have urged their pupils to be alert online after a social media scam appears to be targeting young people in Fermanagh. Further […]
Boho man Gary ready for another album launch
IRISH traditional music enthusiasts are expected to turn out to the Farnham Arms Hotel on Friday when Boho accordion player Gary Curley will launch his new album. Gary, who’s firmly established as one of the county’s top trad stars, will perform some tracks from his latest release, ‘Chunky Business’, which he recorded alongside banjo specialist […]
Delight for angler Sean as he catches first salmon
THERE was jubilant scenes at Lough Melvin when well-known angler Sean Maguire caught the first salmon of the year, while his 92-year-old mother watched on. Sean hauled in the catch, which weighed seven pound, at Flanagan Point. There was plenty of competition with 10 or 12 boats, with members of the Garrison Lough Melvin Anglers bidding for […]
Fermanagh author to visit libraries with GAA book
AN Enniskillen author who has written a new children’s book celebrating young people playing for Fermanagh GAA is set to visit local libraries today (Wednesday). Kayla-Megan Burns will meet readers at Irvinestown Library and Lisnaskea Library following the release of her latest title, ‘When I Play for the County: The Fermanagh Footballer’. The book tells […]
Today’s death notices – Friday, February 13
The family of the late Phyllis McFarland would like to thank all those who sympathised with them on their recent bereavement. A special thank you to the staff of Gortacharn Residential and Nursing Home for the excellent care provided to Phyllis over many years. Thank you to the social workers and home carers who also […]
Fuel prices fall to lowest level in years in Fermanagh
FUEL prices in Fermanagh have dropped to their lowest level in recent years, offering welcome relief for motorists – although they remain slightly above the Northern Ireland average. At the time of publishing, petrol in Enniskillen was averaging 124.9p per litre, 0.7p higher than the Northern Ireland average of 124.2p. Diesel prices were higher at 133.9p […]
Community service for Enniskillen man
AN Enniskillen man has been ordered to complete 180 hours of community service after he was charged with another count of theft. Martin O’Loughlin, of Cavandale in Enniskillen, appeared before Enniskillen Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday (February 11) for sentencing in relation to a theft charge which occurred in November 2025. The court heard that O’Loughlin was […]
Newtownbutler bids farewell to centenarian Susan Reilly
SUSAN Reilly, formerly of Galloon, Newtownbutler, has passed away peacefully at her home in her 100th year, leaving behind a remarkable legacy of family, faith and quiet dedication. At her Requiem Mass in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Newtownbutler, celebrant Fr Kevin Malcolmson spoke of a life that spanned a century and touched many […]
Fermanagh Grand Orange Lodge confirms chosen charity
THE Fermanagh MS Society said they are “so fortunate” to have been selected as the chosen charity of the County Fermanagh Grand Orange Lodge. Since its formation in 1977, the Fermanagh MS Society has been directly supporting people living in the county with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). The County Fermanagh Grand Orange Lodge recently donated £5,728.86 towards the […]