A YOUNG Lisbellaw man is heading east to compete in the WorldSkills Competition. David Bateman Smith is a plumbing and heating apprentice at the South West College’s Erne Campus in Enniskillen. He will join fellow apprentice Andrew McCann from Aughnacloy at the global competition taking place in Shanghai in September next year. The event will see […]
Lily and Little Albert Einstein honoured by Council
A YOUNG member of the Fermanagh Harriers Branch of the Pony Club has been honoured at a civic reception hosted by Chair of the Fermanagh and Omagh District Council in Enniskillen Townhall. The special invitation was in recognition of 11- year-old Lily McBride’s remarkable achievement in winning the GS Equestrian Pony Club Mini Major show jumping […]
House sparrow flying high over Fermanagh
HAVING now well and truly knocked the chaffinch off its perch, the house sparrow has retained its title of Fermanagh’s top bird again this year. The results of the RSPB’s annual Big Garden Birdwatch, which took place at the beginning of the year, have once again seen the house sparrow named as the most commonly seen […]
Police say crime gangs behind recent rise in burglaries
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POLICE say there has been an ‘increase’ in the number of burglaries and level of drug supply in the PSNI’s Fermanagh and Omagh region. Police have blamed ‘organised crime groups’ for the recent upsurge in criminal activity. The PSNI said they have been conducting ‘focused operations’ over recent days, specifically targeting the crime gangs responsible […]
Today’s death notices for Co Fermanagh
NIXON – 5th May 2025 (Peacefully) at the South West Acute Hospital, Enniskillen and late of Chestnut Grove, Ballinamallard. Stanley Rudge, devoted husband of the late Sally-Anne, dearly loved father of Kenneth and Sarah (Paddy), devoted grandfather of Abbi and Emily. A dear brother of Edwin, Betty, Gladys, Myrtle, Louise, Hazel, Mervyn and the late […]
Today’s weather forecast for Co Fermanagh
Today will remain dry and settled with sunny skies for a time, but cloud will build in through the afternoon. Some late sunshine is then expected as the cloud will clear once again. Gentle winds.
Annie’s run-derful quest for charity
A FERMANAGH woman is gearing up to take on the Ards Half Marathon, not just for personal achievement but to support a local charity that is close to her heart. Annie Masterson from Enniskillen has been a volunteer for local charity ‘Friends of the Cancer Centre’ for nine years and is a proud member of its Fermanagh […]
Driving case to move to crown court
A CASE in which it is alleged grievous bodily harm was caused to a male by dangerous driving is to move to crown court. Dylan Taggart (26) from Millstone Drive, Irvinestown is accused of committing the offence in central Enniskillen on April 9 2024. It is further alleged he was in possession of a quantity […]
Lisnaskea banking hub decision appealed
THE Consumer Council has confirmed they have lodged an appeal on the decision to not grant a banking hub for the Lisnaskea area. The second biggest town in Fermanagh, Lisnaskea has been without a bank for over a year now, after its last one – Ulster Bank – closed down last March. There have since been calls […]
Police appeal for missing teen in Enniskillen
The PSNI are becoming increasingly concerned for the welfare of missing 17-year-old, Erik Nezha, from the Enniskillen area. “Erik was last seen wearing a black coat with fur around the hood, black trousers and white trainers, in the Rossorry area of Enniskillen, at approximately 10.15pm on Saturday night, 3rd May. Erik has dark short hair […]