Countdown on to big Fermanagh and Omagh Council meeting


ALL eyes will be on the Fermanagh and Omagh District Council tonight (Tuesday) as they prepare to vote on the proposed redevelopment of the Fermanagh Lakeland Forum in Enniskillen. A large crowd turned out to the Enniskillen Hotel last night (Monday) for a emotionally charged public meeting on the plan, which is now reported to […]


Huge turnout for launch of John’s Follom history book


ALL roads led to Aghadrumsee recently, as the family, friends and dear neighbours of the late John Mohan gathered to launch his long-awaited local history book. Over 350 people turned out for the launch of the long-awaited ‘All Roads Lead to Mohan’s of Follom: The Life and times of a Country Shop 140 years in […]


Viral reaction for Fermanagh singer’s songs


A SONG, which was released by Enniskillen singer Sean Magee, has soared through the charts and it was recently confirmed that it has over three million steams on music platform Spotify. The Fermanagh man burst onto the scene after he released his own version of a Christy Moore classic ‘Tippin’ it up to Nancy’ which […]


Plans for new Fermanagh GP teams


By Alan Rodgers THE Western Health Trust has confirmed that work is underway to deliver new multi-disciplinary teams (MDTs) to GP practices across Fermanagh and Omagh, following the announcement of £61 million in health funding. Local GP practices have been calling for the wider introduction of multi-disciplinary teams locally in recent years. Health Minister, Mike […]


Today’s death notices for Co Fermanagh


The death has occurred of Ernie McVITTY. 12th April 2025. Late of 83 Glenwood Gardens, Enniskillen, BT74 7LU. Dearly loved husband of the late Mary, and beloved father of Gerry (Jane). Also a dear brother of Walter, Leslie, Rita, the late Billy, Albert, Jean and Joyce and a special grandfather of Ruairi and Aoivheann. Family […]


Fermanagh singer stars at Bundoran dancing weekend


LOCAL Country star Anthony McBrien was one of the headline performers at a popular dancing weekend which attracted hundreds of music fans to the Allingham Arms Hotel in Bundoran. The Derrylin man, who has been on a constant on the music scene for three decades, earned rave reviews following his performances of some American songs […]


Top talent confirmed for Beckett Festival


THIS April a series of innovative and exciting events are taking place across Fermanagh celebrating the county’s connection to one of the world’s most renowned writers, Samuel Beckett. Organised to mark the 70th anniversary of Nobel laureate’s surrealist play, the Oh My Godot! (OMG!), as well as Beckett’s birthday and the signing of the Good […]


Farmer died after being attacked by bull, inquest finds


AN inquest into the death of 81-year-old retired Dromore farmer Harold Gilmore found that his death was caused by trampling most likely caused by a bull. Mr Gilmore died on July 20 of last year in a field close to his home, which he owned but was rented out on the Fintona Road, Dromore. It […]