THE CONNECTIONS between the local area and Huangshi in China could be set to strengthen further, with the Council considering sending a delegation to the city. The delegation could be travelling some time between April and June, following an invitation from the Chinese Consulate. The proposal follows a four-and-a-half-day visit to Huangshi in October last […]
Today’s death notices – Thursday, January 29
Marion Corrigan née D’arcy. 9 Old Coach Road, Arney Lodge, Arney BT92 3BA. Peacefully 28th January 2026 at the Altnagelvin Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her loving husband Packie, a much loved mother of Carmel (John O’Brien), Raymond (Fiona), Paula (Richard Hoy), Collette (Simon O’Hare). Cherished grandmother of Emma (Eddie Duffy), Megan, […]
New women’s health hub at Fintona Medical Centre
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THE WESTERN Trust has launched a new women’s health hub at Fintona Medical Centre, aimed at providing improved access to specialist care for women across Fermanagh and south Tyrone. The service is based within Trust-run GP practices that were at risk of closure last year. Following engagement with the Department of Health, the Western Trust […]
Fears for Fermanagh businesses due to rates hikes
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LOCAL businesses have warned that looming rates hikes could trigger a wave of closures across Fermanagh, with some firms facing bills up to four times higher than before. Enniskillen BID is now arranging an urgent meeting with Land and Property Services (LPS) over its new rates revaluation scheme, Reval 2026, amid fears the changes will […]
Big Fleadh celebrations being planned for Newtownbutler
NEWTOWNBUTLER Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann (CCE) branch is preparing to host the Fermanagh Fleadh for the third consecutive year, with the 55th County Fleadh taking place from May 31 to June 7. In advance of the week-long celebration of traditional music, song and dance, a major fundraising event has been organised to help meet the rising […]
Stormont hears of fears for Fermanagh economy
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FERMANAGH politicians have struck out at Stormont’s revaluation of businesses, saying it has left the hospitality sector ‘in fear’. Speaking to Stormont on Monday Fermanagh and South Tyrone MLA Diana Armstrong called for the rates to be freezed. “This system now effectively now taxes turnover instead of profit and it is doing so at the […]
The Tumbling Paddies’ hit national TV
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The Tumbling Paddies’ star just keeps rising, with the Fermanagh band wowing audiences across the country at the weekend ahead of their new tour. Last Friday the local legends appeared on the set of the Late Late Show on RTE, with the six-piece band performing their new single ‘Closing Time’ live Singing their praises ahead of the […]
NIE Networks issue update on Storm Chandra
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NIE Networks continues to operate under the Amber weather warning which will be in place to 9pm tonight. There are approximately 3800 customers currently off supply with a peak of 10,000 customers off supply at 9am. Local incident centres have been escalated in the impacted areas and we are currently responding to any faults on […]
Missed chances cost Erne men in league opener
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Fermanagh 0-12 Wexford 1-13 MISSED chances and scoring opportunities proved costly for Fermanagh as they lost their Division Three league opener against Wexford at Brewster Park on Sunday afternoon. Fermanagh made a strong start to the game in Enniskillen with Conor Love opening the scoring after four minutes with a point, before Páiric Hughes scored […]
Fermanagh businesses call Stormont health talk success
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BUSINESS leaders from Fermanagh have welcomed a successful and constructive engagement at Stormont on Monday at an event themed ‘Rural Health and Wealth.’ The meeting provided an opportunity for local business representatives to discuss key regional issues and priorities with MLAs from all parties. The event at Parliament Buildings brought together 14 representatives from 53 […]