Retailer John Lewis has congratulated a County Tyrone secondary school, who created their own film inspired by the John Lewis ad. Fivemiletown College unveiled its film on the importance of community saying it aimed to give John Lewis, which is renowned for its Christmas ads, a run for its money. Working alongside Philip Anderson Films, colleagues Andrea […]
Fermanagh man ordained as new deacon
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A FERMANAGH man has become the youngest serving member of the Church of Ireland clergy. Rev Scott E Elliott (29) was ordained a deacon during the summer and has now graduated with his Masters in Theology from Trinity College. The Lisbellaw man is the first former student in Erne Integrated College’s history to be ordained. His path to ministry has been shaped […]
Today’s death notices – Thursday, December 11
Ella Smyth, nèe Dunn, Skeagh, Smithborough, Co.Monaghan and formerly Mulladuff, Smithborough, Co.Monaghan. Peacefully on Wednesday, 10th December 2025 at Drumbear Lodge Nursing Home, Monaghan. Funeral service in Smithborough Presbyterian Church, eircode H18 HY02, on Saturday, 13th December, at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in Coolshannagh Graveyard, Monaghan. Resting at the home of her son Nigel and […]
Today’s weather forecast – Thursday, December 11
Becoming cloudy from the west gradually this morning. By midday, a band of rain and strong winds will sweep eastwards, clearing later in the evening as conditions tend to settle late in the day.
New Fermanagh GAA chairman lays down the gauntlet
THE new Fermanagh GAA county chairman laid down the gauntlet to clubs in the county to “drive things forward and come up with solutions” to promote and enhance local Gaelic games. History was made at the South West College in Enniskillen on Monday night, when John McGovern became the first member of Derrygonnelly Harps GFC […]
Fivemiletown on Russian list of strike targets
Fermanagh and Tyrone could end up being targeted by Russia if a war breaks out.
“Air ambulance team saved my boys’ lives”
THE MOTHER of two boys who were critically injured in a road traffic collision has praised the air ambulance, NIAS and hospital staff for ‘saving her sons’ lives’. Wendy Black, from Clabby, received a phone call from the PSNI at 11.25am on Easter Sunday morning in 2024 that no parent ever wants to get. Her three sons […]
Worst flu outbreak for 15 years has hit Fermanagh
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FERMANAGH is now battling what health officials describe as the most severe outbreak of seasonal influenza since 2010, with cases surging at an unprecedented rate. New figures from the Public Health Authority show flu cases have tripled in just two weeks, rising from 273 to 954. Locally, infection rates in Fermanagh and Omagh have leapt […]
Today’s weather forecast – Wednesday, December 10
Today will see patchy cloud, bright breaks and scattered showers in the morning. Turning drier later on with bright spells, though cloud will thicken into the evening. A windy day.
Today’s death notices – Wednesday, December 10
ELLIOTT – 9th December 2025, peacefully at his home Drumsroohill, Swanlinbar Road Florencecourt. Gordon William devoted husband of Iris, dearly loved father of Rodney, Amanda (Trevor), Malcolm (Jenny), Colin (Jenny) and Alan (Lorna). A much-loved grandfather and brother of Ruth (Willie). House strictly private please. Friends and neighbours are welcome to call and meet the […]