HUNDREDS of people turned out to the Crest Centre in Enniskillen on Saturday for the much-anticipated return of the now annual Aisling Centre’s Hope, Healing and Growth Day. To cope with the overwhelming number of people who expressed interest in the event, the conference was streamed online, with hundreds of people tuning in for the […]
Major support to tackle violence against women
FERMANAGH and Omagh District Council is to receive £135,000 over two years to help implement a new strategy aimed at Ending Violence Against Women and Girls as domestic violence cases soar locally. The county has been highlighted as one of the areas with the highest rate of domestic violence cases in the North, with Fermanagh […]
Expressway announces improved timetables for Route 30
EXPRESSWAY, Bus Éireann’s premium coach service, has announced an improved timetable for its Route 30 service. The new timetable will come into effect on January 26 and has been designed to provide more frequent and punctual travel for all Route 30 customers. Passengers are set to see significant benefits, as the improved schedule will better reflect […]
Hundreds attend to support launch of SOAS roadmap
HUNDREDS of people turned out to Fermanagh House on Monday night as health campaign group ‘Save Our Acute Services’ (SOAS) launched a discussion paper on a roadmap for the restoration of services at South West Acute Hospital (SWAH). The document provides a framework for meeting the Department of Health’s obligations in relation to the shortfall […]
Man (60) pleads guilty to causing teens’ deaths
A MONAGHAN man has pleaded guilty to dangerous driving which resulted in the deaths of two teenagers who were killed just outside Clones while they were on their way to their debs ball. Kiea McCann (17) and Dlava Mohammed (16) died when the car they were travelling in struck a tree at Legnakelly, outside Clones in Monaghan, […]
Motorists blast ‘regional imbalance’ of road repairs
A LOCAL MLA has said that Fermanagh motorists are feeling “forgotten and neglected” by the Stormont Executive as the state of our roads worsen while others are getting a major upgrade. Major resurfacing work has recommenced on the Sydenham Bypass in Belfast which is expected to cost in the region of £3.8 million, with the […]
Today’s weather forecast for Co Fermanagh
Today looks to see lingering areas of cloud but with some brighter intervals in between these. Another mild and breezy day. It will continue mainly dry.
Today’s death notices for Co Fermanagh
JOHNSTON, January 15th, 2025 ELLEN JANE (JEAN) Peacefully at her late home, 127 Tirmacspird Road, Lack, Co Fermanagh. Very dearly loved wife of Derek and cherished mother of William (Ailsa), Pamela (Musa), Robert (Julie), Esther (Brian), Ruth (Richard), Pearl (Alan) and Derek (Tory). A much-loved granny to 21 grandchildren. House private. Everyone is welcome to […]
New role for Fermanagh actress Abigail Parkinson
KESH woman Abigail Parkinson is set to take another major step in her drama career as she confirms that she has “accepted a role in a production” which could see her star on our TV screens again. The actress made her mark on our screens when she played a starring role in BBC drama ‘Hope […]
Fermanagh boating victim remembered 50 years on
By Niamh McGovern A FERMANAGH man who was killed in one of Donegal’s ‘worst ever sea disasters’, was remembered at a 50th anniversary Mass last week. Large crowds gathered at St Columba’s Church, Burtonport on Tuesday (January 7), to mark exactly 50 years since the crew of the Evelyn Marie tragically lost their lives when their fishing […]