FOUR police officers from Fermanagh were among 20 injured in a 24-hour period across the North last weekend. The incidents occurred between Friday evening and Saturday morning. Superintendent Rosie Thompson revealed that four officers were hurt in Derrygonnelly while dealing with an aggressive suspect. Elsewhere, two were injured after their patrol vehicle was deliberately rammed […]
500 Fermanagh women seek help for domestic violence
KERRIE Flood, CEO of Fermanagh Women’s Aid, is just five months into her new role, and she says she ‘couldn’t be any prouder’ of her team after nearly 500 women reached out for help this year. The mother-of-four took on the leadership of Fermanagh Women’s Aid from Mary McCann, who led the organisation for 20 […]
Big day of celebration as Fermanagh students graduate
Students have celebrated their graduation from a local college. South West College celebrated the achievements of its higher education students during the annual graduation ceremonies held at the Strule Arts Centre, Omagh. Family, friends, and staff gathered to honour the dedication and accomplishments of the ‘Class of 2024’. With over 600 attendees, the event featured […]
Five hospitalised following Fermanagh road collision
FIVE people, including a young girl, were taken to hospital following a three-car crash on the Belturbet Road in Derrylin on Sunday afternoon. The incident, which occurred around 4.50pm, involved a grey Toyota RAV4, a red Citroen Berlingo, and a grey Toyota Corolla. Inspector Laird confirmed that a woman in her 50s, a man and […]
Today’s weather forecast for Co Fermanagh
Today will be a colder day, with bright spells and scattered showers in the morning, wintry over the hills. The showers will turn more sparse in the afternoon. Clouding over in the evening.
Fermanagh band release Christmas single
LOCAL band Tully has wrapped up 2024 in style, releasing a brand-new single to celebrate what has been a magical and memorable year for the popular family group. The family-based group – Maria Connolly, Sinead Connolly, Karen Connolly, and Danielle Cadden – has long been a staple at weddings and private functions. This year, however, […]
Strike action looms for Fermanagh teachers
A LOCAL teacher has expressed pride in her colleagues after they overwhelmingly voted for strike action in their fight for better pay. Teaching unions across Northern Ireland have agreed to further industrial action, putting pressure on the Department of Education to implement a pay deal already agreed upon in the UK. Sally Rees, an Enniskillen […]
Seán Quinn eyes revival of Fermanagh wind farm bid
FERMANAGH businessman Seán Quinn could be set to revive his bid to buy the Slieve Rushen Wind Farm in Derrylin amid speculation that the sale for the site has fallen through. UK-based company Gravis, which purchased the wind farm in 2014 for over €100 million, had reportedly been in negotiations with an international buyer over […]
Today’s weather forecast for Co Fermanagh
A good deal of wintry sunshine is expected this morning, though in the afternoon patchy cloud and scattered showers are expected. Winds will gradually ease. Mild.
Fermanagh brothers jailed in US for scamming pensioners
Two Co Fermanagh brothers have been jailed in the US for scamming elderly people out of thousands of dollars. Patrick McDonagh, 35, and Matthew McDonagh, 34, from Irvinestown, have both been sentenced to 18 months in a US prison and face likely deportation. The BBC reports the brothers travelled around Oregon and Illinois posing as […]