IT’S such a pervasive problem that puts many motorists off driving at night, however it has now been revealed the intensity of car headlights is not currently tested for road safety purposes. Fermanagh and Omagh Council recently wrote to the Department for Infrastructure (DfI) expressing concern about the brightness of vehicle headlights, noting they are […]
Parking charges increase agreed despite objections
By Thomas Maher FERMANAGH and Omagh District Council has pushed through a controversial decision to increase parking charges at three council-owned car parks across the district despite objections from the Ulster Unionist Party (UUP). The change in pricing will affect three council-owned car parks, two in Enniskillen and one in Omagh. On March 4, Fermanagh and […]
Fermanagh waste water system at full capacity
VAST swathes of Fermanagh are currently either at capacity or approaching their capacity for wastewater treatment, which is having a significant impact on planning and development around the county. A recent report by Fermanagh and Omagh Council’s director of regeneration and planning, Kim McLaughlin, provided an update on the current situation across the wider area, based on information […]
Bins not collected as rates bills arrive in Fermanagh
FERMANAGH residents have been left furious after a number of bins continue to go uncollected across the county, days after the much-anticipated rates bills were delivered to many local homes. The Council recently voted to increase the district rate for householders and businesses, with a £1.50 per month increase for average residential rate payers and […]
Fermanagh animal sanctuary ‘at full capacity for cats’
A FERMANAGH animal sanctuary has launched an urgent need for help and support after they revealed they’re “at full capacity for cats” as the local struggles with abandoned pets continues. Major concerns have been raised over the growing number of animals who are being abandoned throughout Fermanagh, with Bright Eyes Animal Sanctuary facing increasing pressure. […]
Today’s death notices for Co Fermanagh
RHODES nee Shaw – 16th April 2025 (Peacefully) at her home Drummurry Court, Ballinamallard. Emily Angelina beloved wife of John, devoted mother of Cheryl (Mark) and a dearly loved grandmother of Mark, Laurel and a dear sister of June, Violet, Kitty, Norman and Sammy. House private please. A Service of Thanksgiving for the life of […]
Today’s weather forecast for Co Fermanagh
Today will stay overcast. There will be outbreaks of heavy rain in the morning, these becoming extensive and persistent by the afternoon. A breezy day.
Killarney concert for Fermanagh band
THE Tumbling Paddies are committed to keeping “things lively” after they confirmed they’ll be returning to the INEC Gleneagle Arena in Killarney where they’ll perform to almost 1,000 people. The six-man band recently confirmed they’ll be headlining a major concert at one of the biggest venues in Ireland when they take centre stage at the […]
Fermanagh health campaigners to host public meeting
SAVE Our Acute Services (SOAS) is organising a public meeting on the future of SWAH services and the removal of emergency general surgery at the hospital. SOAS has invited representatives from all five main political parties in the area, and the public will have the chance to ask questions on the night. The meeting takes place […]
Fermanagh man accused of multiple assaults
MULTIPLE counts of assault have been put to an Irvinestown man who appeared in court. Ryan Singleton (55) from Hudson Heights is accused of assaulting a female twice as well as a single count of assaulting a male on March 14. Prior to that it is alleged he assaulted the female on March 7. District Judge […]