FERMANAGH is now battling what health officials describe as the most severe outbreak of seasonal influenza since 2010, with cases surging at an unprecedented rate. New figures from the Public Health Authority show flu cases have tripled in just two weeks, rising from 273 to 954. Locally, infection rates in Fermanagh and Omagh have leapt […]
A family’s mission to bring hope from devastating loss
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THE FATHER and young son of the late Christopher (Chris) Oldcroft, who passed away suddenly last year at just 35, are channelling their grief into a powerful mission of hope. Charlie Oldcroft, Chris’s father, and ten-year-old Jaxon, his only son, are leading a series of community fundraisers in support of SUDEP Action NI. They are […]
Enniskillen filmmaker’s The Unholylands to air on BBC
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If you missed it in the cinema, you can catch the Enniskillen man’s directorial debut on the BBC next week.
Victims of Fermanagh crash named
THE two men who died following a collision in Fermanagh earlier this month have been named as Michal Lisiecki and Adam Telus. “Mr Lisiecki (42) and Mr Telus(25) were living in Galway and sadly died following a collision involving their Ford Kuga and a bus on the Derrylin Road on Friday evening, 28th November,” a […]
Storm Bram is causing power outages across Fermanagh
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Homes across Fermanagh are without power as Storm Bram takes hold. The county has been rattled by the storm, which has damaged some power lines and left residents without electricity. Outages have been reported in Lisnaskea, Ballindarragh, Rosslea, Blaney, and Ederney, affecting thousands of customers. Northern Ireland Electricity (NIE) said: “Due to the number of […]
Man charged with attempted rape, arson and kidnapping
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Detectives charged a 42 year-old man to court following the report of an incident at a house in the Flax Valley area of Irvinestown on Saturday 6th December. He was charged with a number of offences including attempted rape, non-fatal strangulation, arson endangering life with intent and kidnapping. He was charged to appear at Enniskillen […]
Fermanagh GAA county team expenses rise by £97,000
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FERMANAGH’S county team expenses increased by £97,897 over the past 12 months, the ‘Herald understands. Katie Crudden, from Crudden Dolan Ltd, confirmed that the county team expenses for Fermanagh GAA for 2025 stands at £596,412, which is a significant jump from £498,515 for 2024. In a breakdown delivered to the County Convention on Monday, it […]
Fermanagh domestic abuser avoids jail
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A 46-year-old man who questioned why he is charged with domestic violence offences when the reason for his arrest was an “exchange” between him and his wife has been handed a suspended prison sentence. Leslie Moyo from Derrin Road in Enniskillen was first brought to court following an incident on October 28 charged with twice […]
Cocaine traces found in Lough Erne, new study reveals
COCAINE and by-products of Class A drugs have been found “quite strongly” in Lough Erne and other lakes in the North. The concerning news was revealed on ‘The State of Us’ podcast on BBC NI, with scientists carrying out almost 140 different water samples from various waterways across the North. Conducted by the Agri-Food and […]
Terrifying ordeal during armed burglary in Coa
Police have appealed for information following the incident in Coa last night (Monday, December 8).