A Lisnaskea school is seeking to install two new classrooms and a science lab. St Kevin’s College has applied for planning permission from Fermanagh and Omagh District Council for the new plans. It would involve two new modular classroom units, along with the new modular science lab. If granted planned permission, the new education facilities […]
Met Office issue rain warning for Co Fermanagh today
THE Met Office has issued a rain warning for Co Fermanagh today. Weather experts say heavy rain is likely to bring some transport disruption and flooding in places. The rain warning is in place today from noon to 6pm. Motorists have been urged to take extra care on the roads during this period. The rain […]
Today’s death notices – Monday, January 26
Carmel Corrigan, late of 16 Fairview Park, Derrygonnelly, Co Fermanagh, suddenly and unexpectedly on the 25th January 2026. Daughter of the late John and Celia. Loving partner of Joey Heron. Dear sister of Paul RIP, Liam RIP (Teresa), Kevin (Diane), Eamon RIP (Catherine), Martin (Esther). Loving aunt of Lisa, Paul RIP, Bethany, Dominic, Thomas, Sean, […]
NI charity reflects on tough year for rural community
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FARMERS across the North are being urged to hold onto a sense of cautious optimism as Rural Support reflects on what it describes as ‘one of the most challenging years in recent memory’ for the agricultural community. The farm support charity says 2025 placed intense pressure on family farms, with rising input costs, market volatility, […]
Council to write to newspapers regarding new law
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FERMANAGH and Omagh District Council have agreed to write to local newspapers in regards to concerns surrounding Caoimhe’s Law. The proposed law will make it a criminal offence to film, share, or publish images and videos of victims at fatal or critical road crash scenes, especially before families are notified in order to protect dignity […]
Sadness in Lisnaskea at the death of Jim McCaffery
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SHOCK waves have been sent through the Lisnaskea community as they mourn the late Jim McCaffrey. He has been remembered as a quiet, perfect gentleman and devoted brother. Formerly of Sylvan Hill, Lisnaskea, he passed away suddenly last Wednesday (January 21). A wave of tributes was paid to Mr McCaffrey on social media, where he was fondly […]
Concern as inflation rises again in Fermanagh
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RESIDENTS in Fermanagh are continuing to feel the pinch, after it was confirmed that food prices increased sharply again over the festive period. The Office for National Statistics recently confirmed that inflation in December 2025 rose to 3.4 per-cent, in worrying news for many families in the county and the local economy. It was also […]
Today’s death notices – January 24, 2025
FERRIS (née Irvine) – 23rd January 2026, peacefully, at the South West Acute Hospital, Enniskillen, and late of 11 Loane Drive, Chanterhill, Enniskillen. Doreen, dearly loved wife of the late Hammie, devoted mother of Gordon (Ann), Joan (Seymour) and the late Sandra (Harold), and a much-loved grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother. House strictly private, please. Friends […]
John from Roslea connects past with present in new book
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FORMER councillor John McCluskey said one of the aims behind his new book was to ‘help people ask the important questions’ about how Ireland’s past has shaped their lives. A large crowd is expected to turn out to Brian’s Bar in Roslea on Friday (January 30) for the launch of ‘Campaigner: Connecting the past with the present’, a […]
Fermanagh councillors yet to confirm emergency event
Some are concerned they will miss lunch if they attend the contingency event, aimed at preparing local services for extreme events and emergencies.