Report shows decline in farm performance


The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has published the latest edition of its annual booklet, ‘Northern Ireland Farm Performance Indicators 2023/24’. Now in its 22nd year, the publication provides farmers with reliable data to help assess the performance of their farm businesses. The figures are drawn from the 2023/24 Northern Ireland Farm […]

Man arrested after sudden death has been released


A man arrested yesterday in Enniskillen has today been released unconditionally. The 42-year-old was arrested by detectives investigating the circumstances surrounding the sudden death of a man, aged in his 60s, in the Drumbawn Close area of the town. “Enquiries to establish the circumstances of the death are ongoing,” said a police spokesperson.    

River rescue demo drives home the danger of vandalism


With Fermanagh’s rivers and lakes attracting thousands of walkers, anglers and boat users every year, throw-lines are a vital safety measure. Yet since March 2022 more than 500 have been vandalised, stolen or damaged across the district. It was against this backdrop that the River Strule in Omagh recently became the setting for a dramatic […]

Trust spends £1m in emergency child care accommodation


More than £1 million has been spent by the Western Health Trust in the past five years on emergency accommodation for children taken into care – with some of the most vulnerable young people sent as far away as England, Scotland and Wales. New figures released under Freedom of Information reveal that since January 2020, […]

McGrath’s double helps Ballinamallard United to big win
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Playr-Fit Championship Ballinamallard Utd 2 Dundela 1 By Aaron Hassard A BRACE from James McGrath helped Ballinamallard United to a big 2-1 win over Dundela at Ferney Park on Saturday in a tough Playr-Fit Championship clash. Mallards boss Mark Stafford made one change to the team that started in his side’s midweek stalemate against Institute. […]

Cassidy scores 3-05 as Ederney down Kinawley
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Mannok SFC Group B Round 3 Ederney4-20 Kinawley2-05 By Pauric McGurn SEAN Cassidy scored an impressive 3-05 for Ederney on Sunday afternoon in Garrison as they topped their championship group with a resounding 21-point victory over Kinawley. The wind assisted Ederney took in a 3-06 to 0-01 half-time lead, while the second half kept to a […]

PSNI detective urges survivors to come forward


THE PSNI is urging survivors of child abuse to come forward, saying it is “never too late” to report crimes, following the sentencing of a Dromore cleric, Canon Patrick McEntee. “McEntee is a child predator who used his position to take advantage of young boys who trusted him,” Detective Constable Meehan said. “He is a highly manipulative […]

Erneside Shopping Centre on the market for £15.5m


Erneside Shopping Centre in Enniskillen has officially been placed on the market with a guide price of £15.5 million. The centre, which offers 171,590 square feet of retail space across a 9.9-acre site, remains one of the main shopping destinations in Fermanagh, drawing steady footfall from both local residents and visitors. First built in 1989, […]

Future of SWAH services debated at Assembly


The future of services at the South West Acute Hospital (SWAH) was brought to the floor of the Northern Ireland Assembly last week during an adjournment debate led by local MLAs. The discussion provided a platform for representatives to voice serious concerns over the temporary suspension of emergency general surgery (EGS) at the Enniskillen-based hospital. […]