THE Emergency Services have been dealing with a two vehicle collision in Enniskillen this afternoon. ”Police received a report of a two vehicle collision on the Tempo Road in Enniskillen shortly before 3pm on Wednesday 14th January,” a Police statement read. ”There were no reports of any serious injuries.”
Rates plea from Fermanagh businesses to local council
LOCAL councillors have been urged not to increase local business rates any higher, ahead of next month’s annual meeting on the issue. Last year local traders faced yet another hike, of 3.76 per-cent, coming after years of previous hikes. In total, over the past five years, the Fermanagh and Omagh District Council has raised business […]
FOI reveals £40k cost of SWAH surgery consultation
The conslutation on the future of emergency general surgery at the Enniskillen hospital was paused then eventually closed in October due to ‘flaws’.
Fermanagh mourns death of vet Cormac McKervey
A PIONEERING vet who served rural communities across Fermanagh for decades is to be laid to rest tomorrow (Thursday). Formerly of Erne Drive, Ederney, Cormac McKervey died peacefully on January 12 surrounded by his family, aged 92. Born and raised in Ederney, Cormac’s calling to become a vet was evident from an early age. After qualifying from […]
Over 2,000 attacks on Western Trust staff in a year
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Health staff in the Western Trust area were were physically assaulted 1,769 times and verbally abused 390 times in the last year.
Inquest into Fermanagh teenager’s death adjourned
THE inquest into the death of Fermanagh teenager Katie Donnelly has been adjourned. A preliminary hearing had been scheduled for tomorrow (Thursday, January 15), at Laganside Court, but it will not now begin until April. The full hearing is due to take place some time afterwards. Katie, from Ederney, died suddenly on September 14, 2022 […]
Plans to breathe new life into former pub in Lisnaskea
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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 […]