LOCAL actor Ciarán McMenamin said it was a “no-brainer” to attend the official opening of the new multi-million pound therapeutic Cancer Focus support centre in Enniskillen on Wednesday. The Enniskillen man, who has been involved in TV productions including BBC’s ‘Hope Street’, has been vocal in his support of the centre, recalling his late mother’s passion […]
Fermanagh priest opens up on harrowing abuse ordeal
LOCAL priest Fr Brian D’Arcy recalls how he “trembled in fear” and felt “ashamed” after he was abused by a religious Brother during his childhood, as he reflects on his life on his 80th birthday. The Bellanaleck cleric, who celebrated his 80th birthday on Sunday in Croke Park, while Fermanagh beat Wexford in the Tailteann Cup, has […]
Fermanagh music stars team up in Spain
DONAGH singer Patrick Treacy said he had “an unbelievable few days” in Torremolinos after he partnered up with local singer Derek Ryan on his much-anticipated and popular Spanish show. Treacy, who captured the ‘Glór Tíre’ title earlier this year, was one of a number of performers who teamed up with Ryan on his ‘Beat in the […]
Excitement builds for Enniskillen ComicFest
A world renowned writer is set to stop off in Enniskillen this weekend for the festival, now an annual favourite on the local calendar.
Today’s death notices for Co Fermanagh
Kathleen Brereton (nee Leydon) 4th June 2025 R.I.P, Peacefully at the South West Acute Hospital, Enniskillen Co. Fermanagh. Formerly of Belleek and Grange Co. Sligo. Beloved mother of Mick (Yvonne) and George (Kate) much loved sister of Mick and the late Annie and Bridie R.I.P. Kathleen will be reposing at her son Mick’s residence, 19 […]
Today’s weather forecast for Co Fermanagh
Today will see early sunshine, before turning cloudier in the afternoon with scattered showers developing. The evening will be fairly overcast with showery rain moving in from the west.
Minister’s vision for SWAH is ‘limited’
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has published the ‘Implementation and Funding Plan’ for initiatives to tackle hospital waiting lists.
Fermanagh among worst areas for speeding casualties
The Fermanagh and Omagh area is the second-worst area in the North for deaths and serious injuries caused by speeding.
Fermanagh’s population is falling
There are fears for the future of local services, with more people dying than being born in Fermanagh.
Gildernew holds no ‘rancour’ towards Sinn Féin
FORMER Fermanagh and South Tyrone MP Michelle Gildernew said she is “very grateful for the opportunities I got” after she confirmed that she has been removed from the Sinn Féin payroll. The 55-year-old is a veteran Sinn Féin politician, first securing election to Westminster in the Fermanagh and South Tyrone seat in 2001, when she […]