Pettigo Road in Kesh closed due to fallen trees


Road users are advised to avoid the Pettigo Road, Kesh this morning due to fallen trees that have blocked the road. Police said traffic is being diverted onto the Boa Island Road. “Please seek an alternative route for your journey at this time,” said a PSNI spokesperson.  


Lost iPhone and Irish passport found in Enniskillen


An iPhone which was found in the vicinity of Lower Celtic Park, Enniskillen has been handed in to police by a member of the public. If this belongs to you please call into Enniskillen station or contact police via 101 quoting reference 851 of 20/02/25. Anyone coming forward to claim this will be asked to […]


Today’s death notices for Co Fermanagh


Tom Smyth, 95 Corrameen Road, Derryclegna, Kinawley BT92 4BW, peacefully, devoted husband of Patricia and dear father of Betty, Thomas (Catherine), Siobhán, Gemma (Niall), John (Bethany) and the late Patricia RIP. Loving granddad of Mia, Cathal and Sarah. Brother of Mary (Trolan), Betty (Owens), Sheila (Leonard), Doreen (Brady), Angela (Boyle), Margaret (Hoy), Susan (McCusker) and […]


VAT difference threatens Fermanagh hospitality industry


LOCAL business owners are fearing that their livelihoods are under “a huge threat” after it was revealed that there will be a significant difference in hospitality VAT on both sides of the border. It was recently confirmed that Value Added Tax (VAT) in the Republic of Ireland will be at 13-per-cent for the coming year, […]


Number of recorded potholes up 5% in Fermanagh and Omagh


By Niamh McGovern THE quantity of potholes in Fermanagh and Omagh have doubled in the past two years, according to recent data. In a survey, conducted by CompareNI to mark National Pothole Day (today), it would appear that the pothole issue in the North remains as acute as ever – with almost 107,000 potholes recorded in […]


Ciana prepares to stand on ‘The Roof of Africa’


By Annie Flynn IT’S A challenge of a lifetime for Ciana McGrath from Belcoo as she prepares to climb Mount Kilimanjaro with the purpose of raising money for Dig Deep, a charity that provides clean water, toilets and hygiene education in Kenya. Ciana will travel to Kenya this coming summer with a group of likeminded […]


Family waiting on hospital letters without post a week


A LOCAL family who are awaiting a number of important hospital letters for appointments said it’s “incredibly worrying” after they did not receive post for five days, as the postal crisis rolls on. Serious concerns have been raised across the county over the functioning of Royal Mail in Fermanagh, with many households only receiving letters […]


St Patrick’s Day events confirmed for Enniskillen


EXCITEMENT is building throughout the county for the much-anticipated St Patrick’s Day celebrations in Enniskillen with “an expanded programme” of events set to take place in the town. Organised by the Project St Patrick committee, the celebrations will kick off in Enniskillen on Sunday (March 16) with a flotilla display on Lough Erne and a […]