Construction of the long-awaited, potentially life-saving park-and-ride facility near Roslea has hit a setback, with poor ground conditions causing unexpected delays. The new facility at Dernawilt Junction will provide a designated area for cars and buses to safely pick up and drop off school children and commuters. There had long been calls for the facility, […]
Kesh man admits indecent child image charges
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A convicted paedophile reoffended while subject to a suspended sentence having previously narrowly avoided imprisonment for similar matters, Dungannon Crown Court has heard. Charles Campbell (57) from Muckros Road, Kesh admitted possessing an indecent image of a child and an extreme pornographic image June 20 2024. He further admitted distrusting or showing an indecent image […]
McManus strikes late to fire Teemore to semi-final
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Mannok SFC Quarter-Final Belnaleck 1-13 Teemore 1-14 By Mark McGoldrick TWO late scores from sub Eoin McManus fired Teemore into the Fermanagh Senior Football Championship semi-final for the first time since 2020 following a deserved win over Belnaleck. Played in Bellanaleck, Tony Collins’ side put in a mammoth performance, showing all of their resilience and […]
Community support continues to grow for cancer centre
The community is continuing to go above and beyond to support the Cancer Focus centre in Enniskillen which is providing a vital service to people and their families who are living with cancer. Through its base at 18 High Street, the cancer organisation provides a range of important services including specialist bra and swimwear clothing […]
Past meets present in a week of local pride
Hertiage Week 2025 brought over 600 people together across Fermanagh and Omagh. Communities of all ages came out to celebrate the stories, people, and places that shape our identity. The programme was delivered in partnership with local groups, volunteers, and heritage organisations. It was a huge success, offering a wide range of tours, talks, and […]
High street help for schoolchildren
A new initiative by local businesses in Enniskillen is helping keep local schoolchildren safe. The Jolly Sandwich in Darling Street and Poundland in the Enniskillen Shopping Centre have both recently reached out to parents and pupils, offering their premises as safe havens for children who may find themselves in need during the school day. The […]
New legacy deal could help family get justice
A Fermanagh family are holding out hope that they could get justice for the killing of a loved one after the governments on both sides of the border confirmed they’d struck a new legacy deal. The UK and Irish Government reached an agreement on Friday over a new legacy deal, which has came around as […]
Sexual assault accused remanded on bail
A Lisnaskea man has been remanded on bail in relation to a charge of sexual assault which allegedly occurred last month. Mark Jude McFarland (56) from Main Street is accused of sexually touching a female on August 24. A police officer aware of the facts of the case told Enniskillen Magistrates Court the charge could […]
State pension likely to rise by 4.7% next year
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THE pension is expected to increase next year, in what would be a major boost to Fermanagh pensioners. Many elderly residents in the county have been left concerned for their futures following the ongoing cost-of-living crisis and rise in price hikes, with calls for support from governments. It has now been reported that the state […]
MLA announces arrival of ‘little heart warrior’
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FERMANAGH and Omagh MLA Deborah Erskine has announced the early arrival of her baby daughter, Olivia Rhoda Jean. Born eight weeks premature, Olivia is currently being cared for in the Royal Neonatal Unit. Ms Erskine described her as a “little heart warrior,” already showing remarkable strength and taking brave steps forward each day. The MLA […]