By Patrick McKiernan When you think about treasure hunting, your mind might turn to fictional characters like Indiana Jones and Lara Croft, books like ‘Treasure Island’, or the long-running archaeological show ‘Time Team’. But thanks to one man and his detector, Fermanagh may now come to mind. Les Graydon, a Belfast-born man living in Magheraveely […]
Man assaults police during walk home from night out
A CLOGHER man assaulted police officers at the weekend while walking home with his partner after a night out. George Farrell (39), of Main Street, Clogher, appeared before Enniskillen Magistrates Court on Monday. The court heard that, on Saturday (December 28), Farrell and his partner were unable to get a taxi back to their home in […]
Enniskillen bomb survivor recognised in New Year Honour
NATHAN Chambers, a British Red Cross volunteer from Enniskillen, has been awarded a British Empire Medal (BEM) in the New Year Honours List 2025 for more than 25 years of service to his community. Nathan’s journey into first aid began after he was injured in the 1987 Enniskillen bomb at the age of 14, sparking […]
Today’s death notices for Co Fermanagh
THOMPSON – 1st January 2025 (peacefully) at Altnagelvin Area Hospital and late of CastleView Park, Omagh and Greenhill Maguiresbridge. John Robert (Cecil), beloved partner of Valerie, dearly loved son of the late James and Margaret, brother of Valerie (the late Tom) Dorothy (the late Jimmy) Ivy (Leslie) and the late Ernest (Edna) and Maureen (Johnny). […]
Today’s weather forecast for Co Fermanagh
Today, it will be a cloudier day with just a few brighter breaks in places. Scattered showers will linger into the morning, wintry on the hills, but will clear for most later on.
A-Z of a memorable GAA season in Fermanagh
A – Aghadrumsee ended their long wait for championship glory this summer after they defeated Newtownbutler to get their hands on the Junior Football Championship title. B – Belleek will remember 2024 for a long time after their senior men’s team ended their 42-year wait for the New York Cup, following a final replay victory over Enniskillen […]
Concerns raised over new SWAH sub-group formation
ALLIANCE councillor Eddie Roofe has voiced concerns that the creation of a new subgroup within the Strategic Development Group (SDG) for South West Acute Hospital (SWAH) could be an attempt to sideline the Fermanahg & Omagh District Council from discussions. The SDG, established in 2023 following the suspension of emergency general surgery at SWAH, includes […]
Enniskillen sex offender accused of indecent images
THE case of a convicted sex offender accused of possessing indecent child imagery and breaching a court order designed to protect is to move to crown court. In order of alleged occurrence, John Llewelyn James (56) from Henry Street, Enniskillen is accused of having an indecent image of a child on December 30, 2022. Then […]
Fermanagh cyclists raise £11,500 for local charities
TEN Ederney men have cycled the length of Ireland, raising thousands of pounds for three local charities. Marty Gallogley, Columba Gallen, Raymond McFarland, Marty Monaghan, Dessie Noble, Sean Donnelly, Donal Gormley, Marty McGrath, Justin Maguire, and Stephen McElrone braved the elements for the remarkable journey from Mizen Head in Cork to Malin Head in Donegal. […]
Council chairman pledges focus on tourism in Fermanagh
THE chairman of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council has vowed to continue ‘developing our niche in tourism’ as the county prepares for what could be a challenging 2025. Ulster Unionist Party councillor John McClaughry, who was elected chairman in June, said boosting tourism has been his main focus so far. “We have to keep developing […]