POPULAR country singer Lisa McHugh has been forced to cancel her first performance of 2026 after being admitted to hospital with sepsis. Ms McHugh, who has not performed since being diagnosed with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) last year, had been due to join Nathan Carter for a concert at the Clanree Hotel in Letterkenny tonight […]
Contest for breach of restraining order charge
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AN Ederney man is set to contest a charge of breaching a restraining order. Stephen Timlin (42), of Main Street in Ederney, is charged with breaching a restraining order which was in place against another individual in March 2025. He will contest the charge at Enniskillen Magistrates’ Court on March 10.
Fermanagh swimmers excel at Bangor meet
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THREE local schools were represented at the Swim Ulster Schools Cup and Championships which took place at the Aurora Aquatic and Leisure Complex in Bangor on Friday. From Enniskillen Royal Grammar School, Charles Armstrong (13) impressed with a new PB in the 100m Breaststroke and followed it with a strong, determined swim in the 100m Butterfly. Holly […]
Resourcing shortages hit beloved Novena of Hope
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THE annual Novena of Hope, which has attracted thousands to Fermanagh over the years, is to be scaled back this year due to ‘resourcing shortages’. The festival of prayer, which runs at The Grann in St Gabriel’s Retreat over lent, usually runs for more than week, and took place from March 22-31 last year. This year, it will be […]
Fermanagh woman fined after dog straying contest
A LISNASKEA woman was fined £100 for allowing her dog to stray, following a contest which was heard at Enniskillen Magistrates Court this morning (Wednesday). Orlaith Greer of Lisnaskea Road was charged with allowing her Collie dog to stray, with the court hearing that it was seen around ‘one mile from its address’. Greer was […]
Modest rates rise proposed for Fermanagh and Omagh
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RATEPAYERS in the Fermanagh and Omagh District Council area are set to face one of the lowest increases in recent years, as councillors prepare to approve a recommended district rates rise of 1.96 per-cent when they meet on Thursday evening. Council officials estimate the increase will amount to around £10 per year for a domestic […]
AA marks 80 years in Ireland with Enniskillen event
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AN OPEN public meeting is set to take place in Enniskillen this month, aimed at offering an insight, hope, and support to those affected by alcoholism. The open public information meeting will take place on Saturday, February 21, at 6pm in The Westville Hotel, Enniskillen, and is open to anyone with an interest in understanding alcoholism […]
Fermanagh mourns ‘a true fighter’ Pam Gunn
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PAM Gunn, a respected Fermanagh woman who devoted much of her life to supporting others affected by cancer, has died following a long and courageous battle with the disease. A tireless volunteer and fundraiser, Pam was awarded a British Empire Medal (BEM) in recognition of her service to the community. She passed away peacefully at […]
War of words over bypass funding in Fermanagh
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FERMANAGH politicians have clashed in recent days over news the £6.6 million set aside for the Enniskillen bypass was to be reallocated this year. While both Sinn Fein and Stormont have stressed the bypass money had been reallocated, not withdrawn, the move has still drawn fierce criticism. Councillor Adam Gannon said “People in this area are rightly […]
‘Fond memories’ for Armstrong ahead of Sweden
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JON Armstrong will be remembering happy times from his last appearance at Rally Sweden when he and fellow Fermanagh man, Brian Hoy won the Junior WRC event in 2022, ahead of his top flight World Rally Championship debut at the event this coming weekend. The Kesh native will be hoping to repeat that level of […]