FROM an attempt to spread a little ‘positivity and kindness’ during the pandemic lockdowns, to becoming a global sensation bringing the Fermanagh diaspora together, the Enniskillen Banter page just keeps growing. Set up in 2019 by local couple Benny and Charlotte Cassidy, the Enniskillen Banter group has hit new heights, with over 37,000 members. Speaking to […]
Fermanagh manager Bonner ready for Wexford opener
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FERMANAGH manager Declan Bonner has called on the Erne supporters to make Brewster Park ‘a fortress going forward’ as they prepare to kick-off their league campaign on Sunday. All eyes will be on Brewster Park on Sunday afternoon when Fermanagh take on Wexford in the opening round of the Allianz National Football League, under their new manager, […]
Durkin nets hat-trick in Enniskillen Rovers victory
F&W Division Three Lisnarick 3 Enniskillen Rovers 5 By Mark McGoldrick A HAT-TRICK from Patrick Durkin helped Enniskillen Rovers to a big win over Lisnarick, who continue to struggle to find form in the F&W Division Three. Derrygonnelly’s Durkin showed his clinical nature by netting three goals for the Enniskillen side in their win in […]
Today’s death notices – Tuesday, January 20
EMERSON, Anne Teresa, 18th January 2026, peacefully at the South West Acute Hospital and late of Drumawill Park, Enniskillen. Anne Teresa, dearly loved wife of Cecil, devoted mother of Linda (Ferdi), Gillian, and Heather (Neil), and a cherished grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and aunt. House strictly private, please. Friends and neighbours are welcome to call and […]
Irvinestown mourns loss of ‘true gentleman’ Martin
THE LATE Martin McGuigan has been remembered as a ‘one of life’s true gentlemen’ as the Irvinestown community mourns the death of the much-loved community man. Formerly of Townhill Park, Irvinestown, he passed away on Saturday, January 17, peacefully at the South West Acute Hospital, Enniskillen, surrounded by his loving family. Mr McGuigan was a […]
Council to host special meeting for rates decisions
FERMANAGH and Omagh District Council will host a special meeting on February 5 to approve its expenditure plans for the next year. During the meeting, councillor will strike rates for domestic and non-domestic properties for the 2026/27 financial year. This will decide how much householders and businesses will pay in rates to the council in […]
Enniskillen Royal boys book their place in last four
Medallion Shield Quarter-Final Enniskillen Royal 7 Grosvenor Grammar 3 ENNISKILLEN Royal Grammar School’s Medallion side booked their place in the Medallion Shield quarter-finals for the first time in eight years with a hard-fought 7-3 victory over Grosvenor Grammar School. Enniskillen Royal started brightly, piling early pressure on the Grosvenor defence and playing much of the […]
Assembly backs all-island paediatric pathology plan
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A RECENT assembly vote has approved Sinn Féin’s motion calling for all-island collaboration on paediatric pathology services. MP Pat Cullen has described the move as a crucial step toward ending a distressing situation for bereaved families in the North. In recent years, post-mortem examinations on infants and children in the North have had to be […]
Hutchins bags brace for Ballinamallard in Junior Cup
fonaCAB Craig Stanfield Junior Cup Ballinamallard Utd Res5Newry Celtic0 By Aaron Hassard Ballinamallard Reserves boss Ally Irwin praised his side’s “professionalism” as the Mallards marched into the last 16 of the Junior Cup following a resounding 5-0 win over Carnbane League side Newry Celtic. Adam Cathcart opened the scoring, before debutante Ronan Hutchins netted the first of […]
Fermanagh woman woman appointed to top role with Aviva
A FIVEMILETOWN woman, who has worked in the general insurance sector for over two decades, has been appointed to a top role within Aviva Insurance. Aviva Insurance Ireland DAC, one of the top insurance brokers on the island, has recently confirmed that Sharon Slack has been appointed as their Head of Training, Commercial Lines. The […]