TEN-YEAR-OLD soccer star Bella McCaffrey recently impressed for the Northern Ireland Girls Under-11 team at the Nations Cup in Barcelona. Following her success at the trials at Dub Lane in Belfast, McCaffrey made a strong start to her Northern Ireland career, impressing during international training. The team travelled to Cambrils Park in Salou at Halloween […]
Belfast Road blocked after Lisbellaw crash
Police are currently at the scene of a multiple-vehicle collision in the Belfast Road area of Lisbellaw, after receiving a report at around 2.05pm on Thursday, 8 January. The road is blocked both ways and road-users are advised to avoid the area.
Coach Dermott is supporting fundraising walk in Leitrim
DERRYGONNELLY man Dermott Feely is set to take on an ambitious walking challenge to raise money for Leitrim GAA. The Fermanagh man, who is the assistant manager of Leitrim inter-county ladies team, is set to walk 50 miles during the month of January, with all proceeds raised going towards developing GAA in the county. Players, […]
Corrigan confirmed as Clonguish manager
FORMER Fermanagh manager Dom Corrigan has been appointed as the new manager of Longford club side Clonguish. Corrigan stepped down as Kinawley manager after four seasons earlier this year, following the conclusion of the Fermanagh Senior Club Championship. During his tenure, Corrigan led Kinawley to the the Division One league final in 2023, where they lost […]
Armstrong to stand for election as UUP Deputy Leader
FERMANAGH and South Tyrone MLA Diana Armstrong said she is “proud to announce” she’ll be standing for election as the Deputy Leader of the UUP. Ms Armstrong, who was appointed as an MLA for Fermanagh and South Tyrone in September 2024, confirmed today (Thursday) that she’s keen on the position. “I am proud to announce […]
Today’s death notices – Thursday, January 8
Coulter – 6th January 2026, suddenly at Clare House, Enniskillen, and formerly of 92 Gardiners Cross Road, Maguiresbridge. Lorna Irene, devoted daughter of the late George and Alice Coulter, Rahorn, Fivemiletown. Dearly loved sister of Ronnie (Thelma), Maurice (Heather), Joan (Gordon), Iris, and Helen (Keith). Removal to St John’s Parish Church, Fivemiletown, arriving on Thursday […]
Public urged to stand by Fermanagh’s small traders
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FERMANAGH shoppers have been urged to support local, with news of yet another closure on the Enniskillen high street this week. Jay Lindsay, who recently closed the Enniskillen Crafters Market (although it was non profit) he pointed out how every purchase makes a difference to small shops and enterprises. “Local businesses don’t have the margins […]
Surprise triplet lambs ring in the new year
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The New Year began on a high note in the lambing shed, with the surprise arrival of healthy triplet lambs just before midnight on New Year’s Day. After nearly a week of close monitoring by Mandy McQuade, the ewe finally went into labour at the last possible moment, delivering three lambs to kick off the […]
Frozen out again by winter road policy
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His week’s severe weather left residents across Fermanagh trapped in their homes, with growing calls for gritting routes to be extended to protect local lives. Icy roads resulted in extremely hazardous travelling conditions this week, with some routes including Moybrone, Letterbreen, and Tiravally, left impassable. Local services were also disrupted, with the Western Trust warning […]
Today’s death notices – Wednesday, January 7
Ford, 2nd January 2026, peacefully, at home. John Emerson “Whitfield”, late of ‘Kiltenamullagh’, Rabbitburrow Road, Lisbellaw. A beloved half-brother of the late Herbie Ford and Bertha Graham and brother of the late Lou Patterson, Geraldine Johnston and Rhona Rutledge. Also a dear uncle to all his nieces and nephews. Family home private please. A service […]