Fermanagh and Omagh District Council (FODC) estimates ‘thousands’ of trees on its land were destroyed during Storm Eowyn. Gale-force winds hit Ireland on January 24 as the storm wreaked havoc across Ireland. The local council has now put together a report outlining how badly impacted its facilities were by the devastating storm. “Storm Éowyn brought […]
Business anger at Enniskillen car park price hike
The move, which was decided by the Fermanagh and Omagh Council without consulting businesses, has been branded ‘a blow for the town centre’.
Today’s death notices for Co Fermanagh
Gibson, 10th February 2025, peacefully, at the South West Acute Hospital. Sarah Margaret, late of 82 Hudson Heights, Irvinestown. A much loved wife of the late Willie, and a devoted mother of Stewart (Joanne). Also a very special grandmother of Sophie, Emma and Hollie and a dear sister. Family home private please. A service of […]
Today’s weather forecast for Co Fermanagh
Remaining breezy today with large areas of cloud and just a few brief bright spells around. A few light showers may develop in places during the day. Rain in the far south-west late in the evening.
New ‘speed humps’ to be built outside Fermanagh school
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New traffic-calming measures are to installed on the road outside a primary school in Lisbellaw. For years, staff and parents at Lisbellaw Primary School have been asking for ‘speed humps’ on the road outside the school. Following recent representations, the Department of Infrastructure has confirmed new safety measures will be installed at Cloghcor Road in […]
Man arrested in Enniskillen as part of New IRA probe
A MAN in his 40s has been arrested in Enniskillen as part of a police investigation into the New IRA. The PSNI said detectives from its Terrorism Investigation Unit investigating the activities of the New IRA made three arrests. Three men, aged 43, 44 and 48, were arrested in the Belfast, Enniskillen and Aughnacloy areas […]
Rates increase to see £18 hike to yearly household bill
FERMANAGH and Omagh District Council has approved a 3.76 per-cent rise in domestic and non-domestic rates – adding around £18 to annual household bills. The increase was passed by a comfortable majority despite opposition from the Ulster Unionist Party (UUP), which had proposed a lower rate rise. UUP councillor Victor Warrington argued that the council […]
Today’s weather forecast for Co Fermanagh
This morning is set to turn cloudy again, with the possibility of the odd spot of light rain or drizzle. Turning drier in the afternoon with the could breaking up a little bit. Moderate winds.
Today’s death notices for Co Fermanagh
Somerville. 8th February 2025, peacefully, at his home, 474 Loughshore Road, Drumbadmeen, Rosscor. Lowry William, a much loved husband of May, and a devoted father of Rhoda (Mark), Andrew (Dawn) and Trevor (Karen). Also a very special grandfather of Leanna, Ryan, Matthew, Megan, Lauren, Jordan, Courtney, Kaelyn, Jonah and Rebecca, and a great grandfather of […]
Fermanagh women recognised for volunteering services
TWO women from Fermanagh were guests at ‘Together at Christmas’ Carol Service at Westminster Abbey hosted by the Princess of Wales. The service provided a moment to reflect upon the importance of love, empathy, and how much we need each other in the most difficult times of our lives. It shone a light on individuals […]