ROWING FERMANAGH crews excelled at the recent Lagan Head of the River event in Belfast, with teams from Enniskillen Royal Boat Club and Portora Boat Club achieving top success. The girls J16 octo of Sophia Latimer, Catalina Starrett, Heidi Bogle, Sophie Collum, Hannah Keaney, Maya Kettyle, Martha McCreesh, Casey-Lee Leonard with cox Leah Topping won […]
Fermanagh teenager takes campaign to Stormont
By Summer Richie A FERMANAGH teenager has travelled to Stormont to present a petition calling for the Online Safety Bill to be strengthened. Backed by the International Justice Mission (IJM), survivors of online sexual exploitation are calling for the UK Government to strengthen the Bill to provide greater protection for children. Enniskillen student Julia Kennedy, who has worked with […]
‘They have been in our minds’, says Lisbellaw manager
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ULSTER IHC FINAL THE memory of the much-loved Vanessa Whyte and her children James and Sara will be “in the minds” of the Lisbellaw players when they take to Clones on Sunday in the Ulster Intermediate Hurling Final. Earlier this year, the Lisbellaw and extended Fermanagh community was devastated when the three respected club members […]
Fermanagh focus during joint police border patrols
POLICE in Fermanagh say they have been carrying out border patrols in partnership with garda officers to tackle crime. A PSNI spokesperson said: “Over the past week officers from Erne West Neighbourhood Policing Team carried out cross-border patrols in partnership with An Garda Síochána, focusing on keeping our shared communities safe. “We also completed retail […]
Christmas lights to go on in villages across Fermanagh
ENNISKILLEN may have been the first big switch-on of the season, but it is by no means the last, with towns and villages around the county preparing for their own festivities. The celebrations begin with Lack on Thursday at 7pm, setting the tone for a season filled with community spirit and glowing streets. The excitement […]
Concern at high suicide rate in local council region
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ANYONE in distress in the county is being urged to seek help immediately, with new figures showing Fermanagh and Omagh has the highest suicide rate in the North. The latest report by the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency (NISRA) has revealed 21 people in the local area died by suicide in 2024. This was the highest rate per capita […]
Hero dog Polly honoured for her life-saving bark
A FOUR-year-old golden retriever from Ballinamallard was honoured at the prestigious Heart Hero awards ceremony in London last night. Polly the dog and owner Hannah received a CPR hero award for helping to save the life of Hannah’s husband Adam, when he had a cardiac arrest in March 2024. Adam, 39, a draughtsman for a steel […]
Today’s weather forecast – Wednesday, November 26
Today will see more in the way of cloud and patchy light rain or drizzle. In the late afternoon, it should turn largely dry, and some clear spells will develop in the evening. A touch milder.
Today’s death notices – Wednesday, November 26
KELLY, Margaret 199 Eshnadarragh Road, Eshnadarragh, Roslea, Co. Fermanagh, BT92 7LE. Tuesday 25th November peacefully in Gortacharn Nursing Home surrounded by her loving family. Pre-deceased by her husband Desie, parents Patrick and Agnes, sister Maureen, brother Michael, sister-in-law Nuala, brother-in-law Peter, Charlie and Peter. Loving mother to Malachy (Evelyn), Bernard (Patrice), Mary (Francis), and Angela […]
New improved parks in Derrygonnelly and Enniskillen
FERMANAGH and Omagh District Council has completed four new play park upgrades. The upgraded parks are in Beragh, Donagh, Loughview Drive in Enniskillen and Erne Terrace in Derrygonnelly. A council spokesperson said the improved facilities will provide ‘safe, inclusive, and fun spaces for children and families’. “The upgraded parks feature modern multi-play units, wheelchair-accessible and […]