Translink giving away children’s books in Enniskillen


To mark World Book Day Translink is giving away 300 children’s books at selected bus and train stations. One of the bus stations selected to be giving away these books is Enniskillen Bus Station. “You can pick up your copy at Belfast Grand Central, Foyle Street Bus Centre, Bangor Bus and Rail Station, Newry Bus […]


Fermanagh families holding out hope for justice


A TROUBLES legacy body, with a former senior police officer from Enniskillen at the helm, remains committed to getting the “unvarnished truth for victims, survivors and families” of the local conflict. Peter Sheridan, pictured below, is the commissioner for investigations at the Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery, which will take over many unresolved […]


Enniskillen school part of new phones-free initiative


Pupils at an Enniskillen school are to take part in a new project which limits their phone usage. Education Minister, Paul Givan, has announced that more than 8,000 young people from nine schools across the North will participate in the initiative. One of these schools will be St Fanchea’s College in Enniskillen. The pilot, which […]


Today’s death notices for Co Fermanagh


The death has occurred peacefully in the South West Acute Hospital, Enniskillen of Francie Carron 3 Drumhack Rd. Enniskillen Co. Fermanagh BT92 3DQ on Tuesday 4th March 2025. Remains will repose at his home on Wednesday 5th March from 2pm to 9pm and on Thursday 6th March from 2pm to 9pm with house private to […]


Irvinestown man set to contest car damage charge


AN IRVINESTOWN man is to contest a charge of criminal damage which allegedly occurred on May 6 2024. Vincent Abraham (40) from Richland Park is accused of damaging a car belonging to a male. A defence solicitor entered a not guilty plea to the charge on the defendant’s behalf at Enniskillen Magistrates Court. District Judge Alana […]


Lack pupils could be transferred to Kesh


PUPILS from Lack Primary School, which is due to close this year, could be transferred to Kesh Primary School, the Education Authority has confirmed. Following a brief reprieve from closure last year, in January parents and the community received the devastating news that the primary school would be close at the end of this school year. […]


Lack of housing contributing to Fermanagh homelessness


THE shortage of available housing and cost-of-living crisis are “significant and constant issues” locally which are resulting in a growing number of people living on the streets in Fermanagh. There has been a growing number of people in the North who have found themselves homeless, with cross-border charity ‘Depaul’ pledging to support people who are in […]


Benny shuts up shop after nearly half a century


LOCAL man Benny McClave is shutting up shop after nearly half a century of service. In the heart of Brookeborough, a beloved local shop is entering a new chapter as its owner prepares to retire after 45 remarkable years. The man behind this cherished establishment, known for his warm smile and unwavering dedication, is passing […]