THERE are plans to turn a former Lisnaskea pub into a chemists and apartments. The Balfour Arms at Main Street has been closed for many years, but the building could be in line for a new future. A planning application has been submitted to Fermanagh and Omagh District Council to redevelop the old pub into […]
Fermanagh community urged to ‘keep fighting’ for SWAH
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“Keep on shining the light, Fermanagh. Keep fighting the good fight. Time matters.”
SOAS hosts public meeting on SWAH in Enniskillen
Hundreds have turned out for the first meeting of 2026 by the Fermanagh group, which comes off the back of a busy year for the community campaign.
Ballinamallard man allegedly assaulted pregnant woman
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The pregnant alleged victim of an assault wants the defendant at her child’s birth, a court has heard. Axel McKenna (27) from Tully Road, Ballinamallard is accused of assaulting the woman, who he has a ‘long history with,’ at his house on Monday. He was overnight charged to Omagh Magistrates Court on Tuesday, where he applied […]
Trillick siblings making their mark on Irish pony scene
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From their first tentative outings at local shows to competing on some of the biggest stages in pony show jumping, the McBride siblings have built an impressive and inspiring success story. Lily (11), Rory (9) and Mary (8), from Trillick, have grown up immersed in ponies and competition, balancing school life with an extraordinary level […]
Rally star McShea ready for a big year
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Fermanagh’s first world rally champion has said the Craig Breen Foundation Prize will lead to “another incredibly exciting year” in motorsport, as his son continues to take the sport by storm. Monea man Niall McShea wrote his name into the history books in Australia in 2004 when he held off Scottish hotshot Alister McRea on the […]
Ederney mourns respected vet Cormac McKervey
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The Ederney community has been left saddned following the passing of Cormac McKervey who has been remembered as “one of North Fermanagh’s most respected and trusted veterinary surgeons”. Formerly of Erne Drive, Ederney, Mr McKervey passed away peacefully on January 12 surrounded by his family aged 92. Born and raised in Ederney, Cormac’s calling to become […]
Fermanagh footballer Smith returns to Dungannon
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Dungannon Swifts manager Rodney McAree said that Derrylin man Corey Smith will have fans ‘on the edge of your seat’ after he confirmed his return to Stangmore Park. The 20-year-old, who is one of the county’s brightest soccer prospects, signed for Dungannon Swifts earlier this month, from Coleraine. Smith, who was on loan from Dungannon […]
Community policing event being held in Belleek today
A community policing event is being held in Fermanagh today. It will at Belleek Community Hub from 11am to 1pm. Members of the PSNI’s Erne North policing team will be in attendance to offer advice or answer any questions local people may have. “We will be on hand to discuss any on-going issues/concerns you may […]
Fermanagh boss targets promotion to Division Two
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Fermanagh manager Declan Bonner said his side have “plenty of learning still to do” as they prepare for the Allianz National Football League, following the conclusion of the Dr McKenna Cup. The Erne men had some mixed results in the pre-season competition, beating Cavan in the opener only for the game to be declared ‘null […]