MOTORISTS are expected to increase an increase in traffic after the police confirmed that a main road in Fermanagh “is currently closed to road users”. “The Drummeer Road, Maguiresbridge, is currently closed to road users. Please be aware that this may lead to delays on the A4 Belfast Road,” the statement read. The police added […]
Fermanagh woman fined for motoring offences
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AN Enniskillen woman has been fined and handed penalty points after she was charged with a number of motoring offences. Leanne Howe (26), from Carran Close in Enniskillen, appeared before Enniskillen Magistrates’ Court where she was charged with a number of offences relating back to January. The court heard that on January 22, Howe, who was driving […]
Today’s death notices for Co Fermanagh
The death has occurred of Elenor Emily (Nellie) BROWNLEE. 21st July 2025, peacefully, at the South West Acute Hospital, Enniskillen. Elenor Emily “Nellie”, late of 70 Loane Drive, Chanterhill. A much loved wife of the late Ronnie, and a devoted mother of Joan, Robert (the late Caroline), Derek, Jennifer (Kevin), Roy and Fiona (Phillip). Also […]
Today’s weather forecast for Co Fermanagh
A few bright spells early this morning but soon turning cloudier with the chance of a few showers in places. Turning drier later in the afternoon and evening with late sunny spells developing.
The dental crisis facing the Fermanagh council area
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THE Health Minister has acknowledged the ‘historically lower’ number of adults in the Fermanagh and Omagh District Council area who are registered with a dentist. The British Dental Association Northern Ireland recently revealed only 35% of people over the age of 18 in the local council area are signed up with a dentist. This is […]
Care worker suspended after court appearance
Registration authority refuses to confirm when it was made aware of criminal investigation A County Fermanagh care worker is facing a charge of ill-treating a vulnerable man just over a year ago. Bibin Matthew (40) from Derrin Road, Enniskillen is accused of ill-treating or wilfully neglecting a male patient who was subject to his guardianship […]
Dooneen Community Centre granted new life
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THE NATIONAL Lottery Community Fund has brought hope and renewal to Dooneen Community Centre with a £45,000 grant, saving it from the brink of closure. Situated near Tempo at the base of Dooneen Forest, the centre, once a school, has been a vital part of the community for many years but had recently experienced a […]
Funding gaps put Fermanagh dementia patients at risk
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LOCALS living with dementia in Fermanagh are in the midst of “a diabolical situation” due to a lack of funding and support for the condition. With an increasing number of people being diagnosed with dementia in the county, one local man has bravely shared his story to raise awareness of how little support is available in the area and the impact this […]
Support on offer for anyone affected by recent flooding
Support payments are available for anyone affected by the flooding in recent days. Many parts of Fermanagh were impacted after the heavy rainfall on Sunday night and into Monday. The Department for Communities has now activated the Emergency Payment Scheme for flooding. Fermanagh and Omagh District Council urged anyone whose home was flooded to report […]
Today’s death notices for Co Fermanagh
Olwen Johnston Died 19th July 2025, Peacefully at the South West Acute Hospital Enniskillen. 4 Sunnybank, Church Street, Irvinestown Co. Fermanagh formerly Summercourt, Ballysiillan Belfast. Beloved partner of James Corrigan and much loved mother of Racheal and Ben. House Private Please. Funeral form her residence on Wednesday 23rd July at 9.45am arriving at Lakelands Crematorium […]