The move, which was decided by the Fermanagh and Omagh Council without consulting businesses, has been branded ‘a blow for the town centre’.
Fermanagh man sent for trial on firearms charges
The 26-year-old is charged with having a pistol with intent to cause a person to believe unlawful violence would be used.
Today’s death notices for Co Fermanagh
Gibson, 10th February 2025, peacefully, at the South West Acute Hospital. Sarah Margaret, late of 82 Hudson Heights, Irvinestown. A much loved wife of the late Willie, and a devoted mother of Stewart (Joanne). Also a very special grandmother of Sophie, Emma and Hollie and a dear sister. Family home private please. A service of […]
Today’s weather forecast for Co Fermanagh
Remaining breezy today with large areas of cloud and just a few brief bright spells around. A few light showers may develop in places during the day. Rain in the far south-west late in the evening.
New ‘speed humps’ to be built outside Fermanagh school
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New traffic-calming measures are to installed on the road outside a primary school in Lisbellaw. For years, staff and parents at Lisbellaw Primary School have been asking for ‘speed humps’ on the road outside the school. Following recent representations, the Department of Infrastructure has confirmed new safety measures will be installed at Cloghcor Road in […]
Man arrested in Enniskillen as part of New IRA probe
A MAN in his 40s has been arrested in Enniskillen as part of a police investigation into the New IRA. The PSNI said detectives from its Terrorism Investigation Unit investigating the activities of the New IRA made three arrests. Three men, aged 43, 44 and 48, were arrested in the Belfast, Enniskillen and Aughnacloy areas […]
Health check ‘MOT’ event to be held in Enniskillen
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Older people are being invited to a health ‘MOT’ event in Enniskillen later this month. The event, which is being organised by the Western Trust and the Public Health Agency, will be held at Fermanagh House from 11am to 1pm on Tuesday, February 25. A spokesperson for the organisers encouraged older people to come along. […]
Rates increase to see £18 hike to yearly household bill
FERMANAGH and Omagh District Council has approved a 3.76 per-cent rise in domestic and non-domestic rates – adding around £18 to annual household bills. The increase was passed by a comfortable majority despite opposition from the Ulster Unionist Party (UUP), which had proposed a lower rate rise. UUP councillor Victor Warrington argued that the council […]
Enniskillen meeting to look at disabled access issues
A new forum has been set up to support young people with a disability in the Fermanagh and Omagh District Council area. The Inclusive Youth Forum, which is aimed at those aged 13 to 17, will look at a range of issues, including the accessibility of local venues for people with disabilities. Members will also […]
Today’s weather forecast for Co Fermanagh
This morning is set to turn cloudy again, with the possibility of the odd spot of light rain or drizzle. Turning drier in the afternoon with the could breaking up a little bit. Moderate winds.