RESPONSES around the removal of Israeli flags on lampposts in the Omagh area have left councillors disappointed, as the items in question aren’t illegal according to PSNI. This is something of a shift in position around the stance on contentious emblems whereby it was felt removal by a public agency would cause community tensions. The […]
Today’s weather forecast for Co Fermanagh
A band of heavy rain and cloud will move in from the west through the morning. Bright spells and showers will develop in the afternoon. Mostly clear in the evening. Moderate winds.
Today’s death notices for Co Fermanagh
Noel McCaffrey, Newbridge Road Lisnaskea, Co. Fermanagh. Died Tuesday 21st January 2025, peacefully in hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of the late Betty (R.I.P) and loving father to Anthony, Ciaran (Orla) and Fiona Cox (Findan). A dear brother of Collie, Brian, Willie, Mary, Sheena and Majella. Predeceased by his siblings Philomena Brady, […]
Enniskillen tractor protest set to cause big disruption
Motorists are being warned to expect major delays on Saturday during a tractor protest in Enniskillen. Hundreds of vehicles are expected to take part in the demonstration in opposition to inheritance tax changes for farms. The Ulster Farmers Union (UFU) is organising seven separate tractor runs, with two in Co Down and one in each […]
North West Cup Final heartbreak for Ballinamallard
BALLINAMALLARD’S hopes of winning the North West Cup were dashed when Coleraine sub Tiernan Brolly scored a late winner in a highly entertaining encounter at The Showgrands. Coleraine made a fast start to the game, scoring the game’s opening goal after just seven minutes, when Sam McClintock capitalised on a misplaced Mallards pass and hammered […]
Fermanagh singer Maria releases popular new single
BOHO singer Maria Cameron has said she “truly loves what I do” after she released her new single ‘I Waited For You’, as she aims to build and expand on her already flourishing music career. The singer is regarded as one of the county’s top music artists. She’s regularly performing at some local venues, with her […]
GALLERY: Fermanagh schools celebrate Grandparents Day
ST Mary’s Primary School Killesher was one of a number of Fermanagh schools who celebrated Grandparents Day in style. Check out our gallery of pics below and also keep an eye out for full coverage in next Wednesday’s (January 29) newspaper To read more on this story see this week’s Fermanagh Herald. Can’t get to […]
Fraudster previously scammed Fermanagh farmer
AN Irvinestown man who is serving 18 months in a US jail was one of four men who were convicted of a serious fraud charge after they scammed a local farmer out of £107,000 in 2011. Patrick McDonagh and his brother Matthew are currently in prison in the US after they were found guilty of […]
First sod turned on new Lisnaskea Health Centre
CONSTRUCTION of the new Health and Care Centre in Lisnaskea has begun. Once operational, the new hub will support a network of 16 GPs and provide services to around 30,000 people in the Lisnaskea and surrounding East Fermanagh area. Councillor Victor Warrington stressed that the new health centre ‘is very much needed’ for the people […]
MOT tests could be every two years instead of annually
MOT tests could only be required every two years instead of every year under new plans put forward by the Department for Infrastructure (DfI). The department today launched a consultation to seek views on changing the frequency of MOT testing biennially for some private cars, motorcycles and light goods vehicles. The consultation will run for […]