By Thomas Maher A NEW study has revealed that the Fermanagh and Omagh area has experienced the second-biggest decline in the proportion of first-time buyers in the UK housing market. Research by Property Buyers Today, based on Office for National Statistics (ONS) data, analysed property sales between 2020 and 2024. It found that Fermanagh and […]
Johnston scores late for Lisbellaw
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F&W Division One Strathroy Harps 1 Lisbellaw Utd 1 By John McGovern UNBEATEN Strathroy Harps were forced to settle for a draw against Lisbellaw on Saturday after conceding a dramatic late penalty at Strathroy Road. The early stages saw both sides tussle for possession, but it was the hosts who soon began to assert themselves. […]
St Michael’s honours the memory of former pupils
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THIS year’s annual charity run at St Michael’s College in Enniskillen was an especially poignant one, with proceeds going to two very special causes – the Oisín McGrath Foundation and Young Lives vs Cancer. Since 2015, the school has organised annual runs involving all year groups to raise money for the Oisín McGrath Foundation, in memory […]
Erne Gaels and Ederney set to do battle again
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REIGNING champions Erne Gaels will bid to make it to their fourth successive Fermanagh Senior Football Championship Final this weekend when they face Ederney in a crunch semi-final clash. Following the quarter-finals, the Belleek side were drawn to face the St Joseph’s men, who had qualified for the last four following the conclusion of the […]
Today’s death notices for Co Fermanagh
SNOW, William, Passed away peacefully at his home 1st October 2025 surrounded by his loving family, Boa Island, Ardshankill, Kesh, County Fermanagh BT93 8AE. Beloved husband of Amanda (nee Whoriskey), much loved father of Aine and Davog, loving brother of Martin, cherished son in law of David and Anne. Predeased by his loving parents Joe […]
Today’s weather forecast for Co Fermanagh
Today will begin cloudy with a few spots of light rain. A band of heavier and more persistent rain will push in from the west later in the morning and afternoon.
Fermanagh’s Shelley honoured at national tech awards
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LOCAL advocate Shelley Cowan of Access Avenue Enniskillen, was honoured with a Special Initiative Recognition Award at the 2025 Diversity in Tech Awards in Dublin. A gifted speaker and passionate advocate, Shelley has faced many challenges along the way. Her strong commitment to inclusion, leadership and innovation has made her a role model both in […]
Stafford braced for ‘difficult’ ‘Point challenge
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By Aaron Hassard QUEEN’S 3-0 success was harsh on Mark Stafford’s Ballinamallard United, with the Mallards boss left to reflect on a “strange” afternoon that culminated in the cessation of Ballinamallard’s unbeaten home run. “The result obviously looks bad, but it’s a strange one as we actually played quite well in spells,” explained Stafford. “We […]
PSNI apologise to family of Patsy Kelly
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By Alan Rodgers THE PSNI today apologised to the family of Trillick councillor, Patsy Kelly, for the failings in the investigation into his murder 50 years ago. Mr Kelly was abducted in Trillick and killed on July 24, 1974. The investigation by the RUC at the time was severely criticised by a major report by […]
Lisbellaw Ladies captain Funston eager for more
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LISBELLAW United Ladies captain Sasha Funston said they want to “reach for the highest level” and inspire younger players as they prepare to make their debut in Division One of the NIWFA. The Fermanagh side produced a standout season, winning 10 of their 12 games in Division Two of the Northern Ireland Women’s Football Association, […]