THE new application to add an additional retail unit instead of the much anticipated leisure facilities at Lakelands Retail park has been met with huge backlash from the public with hundreds rejecting the application on the online portal. Joanne Cox objected to the new plans and said, “A town the size of Enniskillen has adequate […]
Volunteers needed for new cancer centre in Fermanagh
FERMANAGH residents are encouraged to “explore an exciting opportunity” to volunteer and help out at the much-anticipated multi-million pound Cancer Focus Support Centre in Enniskillen. Major work has been ongoing to the therapeutic support centre in the town, which is aiming to make a difference to the lives of people living with cancer locally in Fermanagh and […]
Emergency services attend house fire in Fermanagh
Emergency services attended a house fire this morning (Wednesday 26 February) in Newtownbutler. A call was made to the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service at 8.02am with reports of a fire in a semi-detached property in Railway Court, Newtownbutler. “Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus used 1 hose reel to extinguish the fire. The cause of […]
Today’s death notices for Co Fermanagh
Paddy McLoughlin, 144 Glennasheevar Rd, Braade, Derrygonnelly, Co. Fermanagh. BT93 6AH. 25th February 2025. Peacefully at home. Beloved husband of the late Betty, much loved father of Sean (Caroline), Mary (Brian), Eamon (Michelle) and Susan. Dear Grandad to Shane, Tara, Niall, Caoimhe, Cathal, John and Ellen. Beloved brother of Frank and the late Kathleen, Michael, […]
Today’s weather forecast for Co Fermanagh
This morning will see showery spells of rain soon clear. Conditions will turn brighter in the afternoon, although scattered showers will linger throughout.
‘Proactive policing’ underway in Fermanagh
The PSNI have said proactive policing is taking place currently in Enniskillen (Tuesday 25 February). Many sirens have been heard in Enniskillen this morning which the PSNI have described as proactive policing which is taking place in the area. “This seems to be some proactive policing in the area,” a PSNI spokesperson has said. There […]
Rumours of new ‘Line of Duty’ series increase
FANS of ‘Line of Duty’ are on high alert after it was teased that the wheels are motion for a seventh series of the show, which sees Fermanagh actor Adrian Dunbar play a leading role. Social media went into overdrive recently after actress Christina Chong, who starred in ‘Line of Duty’, revealed that she had […]
Fermanagh hair salons are a cut above the rest
FIVE hairdressers in Fermanagh have been nominated for ‘Salon of the Year’ at the prestigious Northern Ireland Hair and Beauty Awards which celebrates the best in business. Eden Hairdressing, Daniel Anthony’s, House of Hair and Beauty and Mr James Hair in Enniskillen, along with Irvinestown’s SG Hair and Beauty, have all been shortlisted for the […]
Fermanagh group helping with cost of school uniforms
THE Aisling Centre in Enniskillen held a pop-up shop were parents could purchase school uniform items for a reduced price, as the cost of clothing for pupils continues to soar locally. While many households are feeling the pinch as a result of the cost-of-living crisis, the Northern Ireland Executive has come under major pressure to […]
Council offer cheaper leisure rates for abuse victims
Fermanagh and Omagh District Council is to offer a one-month free membership followed by reduced rates at their leisure facilities for those engaging with Women’s Aid who have been experiencing domestic abuse. While the initiative was fully supported, one councillor queried what support was available for men who are in similar situations, which left Director […]