Today, there will be little change, with dry and fine conditions expected and plenty of sunshine throughout the day. Slightly warmer, particularly inland.
Skirl of the pipes returns to the Broadmeadow
THE SOUND of bagpipes will soon resonate through the air as the annual Fermanagh Pipe Band and Drum Major Championships return, promising a vibrant day of music and spirited competition. The long established cross border, cross community event, presented by the Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association is set to showcase the finest pipe bands from […]
Trade union leader’s 50 year fight for better rights
TRADE unionist Jim Quinn has been fighting for better rights for local workers for nearly 50 years and his passion to make a difference saw him go head to head with the British Government. After what he describes as an ‘unsuccessful’ education, the Cornagrade man took on employment at ‘Peeters Picture Frames’ in Enniskillen in […]
Clogher man facing firearm and assault charges
CHARGES relating to an alleged incident earlier this year involving a firearm have been put to a Clogher man who appeared in court. Alan McFarland (63) from Ballagh Road is accused of assaulting a male causing actual bodily harm as well as possessing a shotgun with intent to cause him to believe violence would be […]
Today’s death notices for Co Fermanagh
Brown, 17th May 2025, peacefully, at Altnagelvin Area Hospital. Olive, late of Breandrum Park, Enniskillen. A devoted mother of Sharon (Alex), Roy, Judith and Raymond, and a very special grandmother of Marli and Eva and great grandmother of Tori. Also a very dear sister of Margaret, Jennifer, Dinah, Eileen and the late May. Family home […]
Today’s weather forecast for Co Fermanagh
Today, it will be a dry and sunny start to the day. In the afternoon, some patchy cloud will develop bringing scattered showers once more, these heavy and thundery, particularly in the south-west.
‘Glór Tíre’ champ Paddy welcomed home in style
A LARGE crowd recently turned out to ‘Frank’s Bar’ in Lisnaskea for a special homecoming celebration to honour the achievements of the county’s first ‘Glór Tíre’ winner Patrick Treacy. The Donagh man wrote his name into the history books when he was named as the winner of the hugely popular TG4 talent show, with fellow Fermanagh […]
Jury sworn in trial of former St Michael’s priest
A jury has been sworn in the case County Tyrone priest who is to stand trial for historic sexual abuse charges against a number of males, which began with two complainants but has now increased to five after further reports in recent months which have now been joined to the original matters. Canon Patrick McEntee […]
New scheme to help people with dementia in Fermanagh
PEOPLE who are living with dementia in Fermanagh are being offered the chance to avail of a unique and new support system which will provide comfort and relief to them and their families. The Council has linked up with the Western Trust, Age Concern Causeway and Public Health Agency to introduce a new safeguarding scheme […]
Suspended sentence for smashing a glass over barman
AN Enniskillen man has been handed a suspended sentence for smashing a glass over a barman on Halloween night. Kyran McNern (38), Drumbeg, Enniskillen appeared at Enniskillen Magistrates Court charged with disorderly behaviour in Devenish Bar and assault to a member of staff. On the 31st October 2024 the injured party entered the dance floor of Devenish bar with […]