WHEN 18-year-old Ruby Graham first stumbled across the Miss Winter Wonderland beauty pageant on Instagram, she never imagined it would lead to one of the most memorable moments of her life. Drawn in by the sparkle and spirit of the seasonal competition, the Fermanagh teenager saw it not just as a pageant, but as a personal […]
Fermanagh father speaks out on life with Parkinson’s
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WHEN Enniskillen father-of-two Andrew McManus received his diagnosis of young-onset Parkinson’s earlier this year, it was a moment that changed everything. “I remember opening the letter and just sitting there, trying to take it in,” said the 42-year-old. “My wife took it harder than I did. “For me, I think I went into practical mode. I […]
Fermanagh set to benefit from new £8m health plan
A MAJOR €8.6 million PEACEPLUS-funded project has been launched to tackle obesity across Ireland, including Fermanagh, where hundreds will benefit from community-based health programmes. The CAWT Healthier Futures project, supported by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB), aims to help 9,000 people change behaviours, improve diet, and increase physical activity across the region. In the […]
‘Traumatic wait’ for breast cancer results
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LOCAL women are being left waiting up to nine weeks to find out if they have breast cancer – a delay described as ‘traumatic’ and ‘mentally devastating’ by one Fermanagh patient still awaiting a diagnosis after an urgent referral more than five weeks ago. Despite a new regional referral system introduced earlier this year to speed up […]
The Banksy of Fermanagh strikes again
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BRITAIN may have Bansky, but here in Fermanagh we have our very own guerilla artist leaving his mark across the county. Kevin McHugh has once again brought a little bit of magic to local streets, with his latest stunning mural, ‘Conn-Eda and the Golden Apples of Lough Erne.’ Unlike Banksy, Kevin isn’t anonymous and has been […]
Today’s death notices – Wednesday, October 29
Dympna Pedersen (née Maguire), Galloon Gardens, Newtownbutler, Co. Fermanagh, died Monday 27th October 2025 peacefully in South West Acute Hospital, Enniskillen. Beloved wife of the late Per. Loving sister to Eileen, Sean, Dermot, Yvonne (Jim) and Charlie (Ann). Predeceased by her brothers Patsy and Louie. Dympna will repose at Swift and McCaffrey Funeral Home, Brookeborough […]
Today’s weather forecast – Wednesday, October 29
This morning will be mostly dry with sunny spells, but areas of cloud and scattered showers will move in through the afternoon. Rather breezy for a time, but winds easing into the evening.
Fermanagh man McKenna linked to Celtic job
KIERAN McKenna is being considered as the new manager of Celtic Football Club, it has been reported. Sky Sports News reported this evening (Tuesday) that the Enniskillen man, who is currently in charge of Ipswich Town, is one of the top contenders to replace Brendan Rodgers. Rodgers stepped down from his position as manager of […]
Murphy hits hat-trick as Lisnaskea march to Ulster semi
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ULSTER LGFA IFC QUARTER-FINAL Lisnaskea 3-14 Glenravel 3-06 By Martin McBrien THREE goals from the classy Sharon Murphy helped Lisnaskea to a big win over Glenravel in Antrim on Sunday afternoon, as they booked their place in the Ulster LGFA Intermediate Championship semi-final. Lisnaskea’s experience, dating back to the 2011 Ulster and All-Ireland triumphs, proved […]
PSNI urges safe and responsible Halloween celebrations across Fermanagh
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Halloween is fast approach and the PSNI urging everyone to enjoy the festivities across Fermanagh and Omagh and stay safe whilst doing so. Chief Inspector Scott Fallis said: “We want everyone to enjoy all of the local events taking place across our District over coming days, and to do so responsibly and safely. “This includes […]