POLICE in the Fermanagh and Omagh PSNI district have arrested nine people in the last week for drunk-driving. One of the people arrested was four times over the legal limit, said a police spokesperson. “Our officers across Fermanagh and Omagh have been busy this week, but for all the wrong reasons,” added the spokesperson. “In […]
TV tourism campaign for Fermanagh starts today
A new tourism promotional campaign for Fermanagh gets underway today. Tourism NI’s Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands campaign will be broadcast on RTÉ 1 and 2, Virgin 1, 2, 3, and 4, UTV, and Channel 4, and will also feature across radio, press, and digital/social channels. It is supported by a series of offers from Fermanagh tourism providers to encourage visitors to […]
Today’s death notices – Monday, February 16
JOHNSTON – 15th February 2026, peacefully at the South West Acute Hospital, and late of 5 Enniskillen Road, Ballinamallard. Robert John (Bert) MBE, devoted husband of Olive, dearly loved father of Mark and Paul (Jolene) and a much-loved grandfather of Luke, Jessica and Lottie; dear brother of Arthur, Derek, Florence and the late Noreen, Kenneth […]
Pat was one of Enniskillen’s ‘true gentlemen’
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THE funeral of Pat Dooris, a lifelong resident of Enniskillen, took place earlier this month, with mourners hearing that the 81-year-old was a great ‘people person’ with a warm and genuine heart. Requiem Mass for the Cornagrade Road pensioner was held in St Michael’s Church on Friday, February 6, following his passing at the South […]
Mystery Valentine cards warm hearts in Enniskillen
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A THOUGHTFUL Valentine’s surprise has brought a big smile to one Enniskillen resident this week and reminded the community that small acts of kindness can mean the world. Two young girls, who are not known to the recipient, quietly slipped handmade Valentine’s cards through her letterbox as a surprise. With schools off and the sun […]
Today’s death notices – Saturday, February 14
Marie McAdam (née McKillion) 14 Cherryhill, Lisnaskea, Co Fermanagh. BT92 0LE (Formerly of Mullynaburtlan, The Knocks, Lisnaskea). Died Thursday 12th February peacefully in hospital surrounded by her loving family. Daughter of the late Benny and Mary Ann McKillion (R.I.P). Dearly loved wife of Brendan. Loving mother to Kevin (Colleen) and Ciara. Much loved Sister to […]
Cullen hosts Westminster panel on future of the Union
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FERMANAGH and South Tyrone MP Pat Cullen hosted a panel event in Westminster last Wednesday discussing the topic of the fracturing of the Union from an Irish, Scottish, and Welsh perspective. Ms Cullen alongside Scottish MP Seamus Logan, Plaid Cymru’s Baroness Carmen Smith and The Irish Border Poll’s Kevin Meagher and Kevin Rooney discussed ‘The […]
Boho man Gary ready for another album launch
IRISH traditional music enthusiasts are expected to turn out to the Farnham Arms Hotel on Friday when Boho accordion player Gary Curley will launch his new album. Gary, who’s firmly established as one of the county’s top trad stars, will perform some tracks from his latest release, ‘Chunky Business’, which he recorded alongside banjo specialist […]
Fermanagh Grand Orange Lodge confirms chosen charity
THE Fermanagh MS Society said they are “so fortunate” to have been selected as the chosen charity of the County Fermanagh Grand Orange Lodge. Since its formation in 1977, the Fermanagh MS Society has been directly supporting people living in the county with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). The County Fermanagh Grand Orange Lodge recently donated £5,728.86 towards the […]
Sepsis forces Lisa McHugh to cancel first 2026 show
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POPULAR country singer Lisa McHugh has been forced to cancel her first performance of 2026 after being admitted to hospital with sepsis. Ms McHugh, who has not performed since being diagnosed with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) last year, had been due to join Nathan Carter for a concert at the Clanree Hotel in Letterkenny tonight […]