‘Now or never moment’ to tackle Brexit issues


THE Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has called on the Labour government to stand by its commitment to establish a “veterinary agreement to prevent unnecessary border checks,” in the post-Brexit world. UFU parliamentary officer Alexander Kinnear noted “it has been clear this past couple of months, that the government machine is picking up the pace on the matter […]

Damien Heagney murder accused declines to give evidence


The man accused of murdering Damien Heagney whose dismembered remains were recovered from a reservoir around eight months after he was last seen alive, has declined to give evidence at his trial. The disclosure came as the trial entered its fourth week at Dungannon Crown Court. Stephen Eugene McCourt (41) previously of Gartland Terrace. Dromore […]

Announcement due on A32 road improvement


A MAJOR local roads project, that has been in the pipeline for over a decade now, may soon be given the green light. The A32 Cornamuck improvement scheme is a major part of a wider long-overdue plan to upgrade the main route from Enniskillen to Omagh. It will see around 1.5km of the stretch between Irvinestown and Dromore […]

Fermanagh prepares to celebrate VE Day


FERMANAGH is preparing to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day with a “community celebration for all.” A special programme of events is taking place in Enniskillen to mark the end of the Second World War in Europe, with the anniversary falling on May 8. These events have been designed to bring people of all ages and […]

Fermanagh fears over foot and mouth return


IT’S NOT just Fermanagh’s farmers fearing the possible return of foot and mouth disease, with  news of the return of the disease bringing back not-so-happy memories for many border residents over the age of 30. The government has issued another warning to farmers and animal keepers after last week it emerged three separate cases of […]

Today’s death notices for Co Fermanagh


BOYD nee McIlwrath– 4th April 2025 (peacefully) at the South West Acute Hospital, Enniskillen, late of 154 Tattynuckle Road, Fivemiletown and formerly of Cranhill, Fivemiletown, Laura Priscilla, beloved wife of the late Norman, dearly loved mother of Carol, Roberta, Lewis and Eric, a much-loved mother-in-law and dear grandmother to Scott (Sarah), Philip, Hannah (Glenn) Sarah, […]

Today’s death notices for Co Fermanagh


BRUCE– 4th April 2025 (Suddenly) at her home Cherryville, Drumcoo, Enniskillen. Harriet, (Jean) dearly loved daughter of the late William and Blanche, devoted sister of Norman (Christine) and the late Ruby (Wilfie), beloved aunt of Karen (Aiden) David (Matthew) Andrea (Ed) and great-aunt of Erin, Tallulah, Zahara, Ronan, Nathan, Aaron and Eliza. House private please. […]