The chair of the Fermanagh and Omagh District Council, Council has vowed to continue to fight for local services in 2026. As the year draws to a close, the chairman of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council, Councillor Barry McElduff, has been reflecting on a busy and rewarding six months of leadership and community engagement. In his […]
Befriending service fighting loneliness in Fermanagh
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Christmas can be a lonely time for many, but here in Fermanagh one group is going the extra mile to help keep everyone in the community connected. The festive season is one of the busiest times of year for Connect Fermanagh, which provides a telephone befriending service to combat loneliness and isolation. Through a range of compassionate, […]
Man arrested following alleged assault in Enniskillen
A MAN has been arrested following an incident which occurred in Enniskillen this morning. In a statement, Police District Commander, Superintendent Cunningham, confirmed that a person received ‘serious’ injuries, which are ‘not believed to be life-threatening’. “We received a report at around 12.05am on Wednesday, 24th December of a male being punched to the head […]
Eight arrested in part of drink driving crackdown
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An Ederney driver was among eight people arrested locally in the first 15 days of the PSNI’s seasonal drink and drug driving campaign. The driver was tested at the roadside in the village last week and was found to be more than twice the legal limit. The driver had been reported by a member of […]
Bluetongue restrictions relaxed after testing ends
A FURTHER easing of animal movement restrictions has been announced for farms within the Bluetongue Virus (BTV) Temporary Control Zone (TCZ). From last Friday, all animals within the TCZ – except those that have tested positive for BTV – have been permitted to move under general licence both within and out of the zone, unless […]
Sadness after death of ‘true Enniskillener’ Éamon
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TRIBUTES have been paid following the passing of Éamon Goodwin who was remembered as “a true Enniskillener” with a passion and love of Irish. Formerly of Floraville in Enniskillen, Mr Goodwin passed away peacefully on December 9. A wave of tributes have been paid from mourners across the community following the passing of Mr Goodwin. […]
Fermanagh farmers welcome inheritance tax changes
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It is hoped the changes announced today will give relief for family farms across Fermanagh.
Enniskillen Foodbank distributes hundreds of hampers
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THE Enniskillen Foodbank has said the support from the local community has been ‘outstanding’ after they delivered 386 food hampers to families in need in the town. For the first time ever, the Foodbank will close for the festive period, reopening for normal service on January 7. In order to make sure that the community […]
Survey shows support for refugees in Fermanagh
By Aaron McGurk FERMANAGH people are the most welcoming to refugees and asylum seekers, according to the latest official figures. The latest data from The Executive Office has given an insight into how residents in the Fermanagh and Omagh district view refugees and asylum seekers The survey found 60 per-cent of people in the local […]
Fermanagh House spreads festive cheer to children
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The team at Fermanagh House in Enniskillen has once again been spreading festive cheer beyond its doors, ensuring local families who need a little extra support can experience the joy and magic of the season. Every Christmas, Fermanagh House sets aside a portion of the centre’s earned income to carefully select and purchase batches of […]