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 […]
Derrygonnelly community hub goes on the market
A COMMUNITY hub, which was once home to one of the longest running local creameries and has been owned by a former Premier League physio, has gone on the market for £625,000. Tír Navar, located on Creamery Road in Derrygonnelly, was recently placed on the market by Jason and Clare Palmer, former physios at Chelsea […]
Fivemiletown gym owner shows there’s life after school
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A LOCAL entrepreneur is rewriting the script on post-school pressure, proving there’s no one way to succeed. Fivemiletown’s Jason Hogg is 27-years-old and owns Mana Performance, a multi-functional gym, but his journey was far from simple. After completing his A-levels at Fivemiletown High School, Jason enrolled in a civil engineering foundation degree at South West College. […]
Enniskillen maternity support worker retires from SWAH
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FERMANAGH has bid farewell to a remarkable maternity support worker whose career has been defined by an extraordinary commitment to maternal and infant health. With a wealth of experience and a compassionate heart, Enniskillen woman Carmel Maguire has been a pillar of strength for new mothers, guiding them through the joys and challenges of childbirth. […]
Sewerage crisis threatens jobs and growth in Fermanagh
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THE SHOCKING state of our crumbling sewerage system has been laid bare, with NI Water revealing 1,600 local properties will not be able to connect to the network. This is leading to refusals for planning permission across the Fermanagh and Omagh area, prompting concerns about potential job losses and stalled development. As previously reported by […]
Today’s death notices for Co Fermanagh
Beacom, 20th July 2025, peacefully, surrounded by her loving family at the South West Acute Hospital, Enniskillen. Florence Esther “Essie”, late of 66 Boyhill Road, Maguiresbridge. A much loved wife of the late Albert, and a cherished mother of Anne, Trevor, (Pamela), Barbara (Gordon), Nigel (Iris) and Julie (Ian). Also a dear sister of Edna […]
Today’s weather forecast for Co Fermanagh
Another grey and humid day today. Spells of showery rain will edge into eastern areas, heavier along the coasts. The west will stay drier with only some light drizzle. Slightly cooler.