€5.7M boost for border and rural communities
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A TRANSFORMATIVE new initiative, The Rebuilding Together–Building Healthy Communities Project, has officially been launched, marking a major step forward in supporting rural development and community wellbeing across the border region. Supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB), this ambitious project represents a significant €5,722,677 investment in rural communities throughout East […]


Newtownbutler girl to shine on Late Late Toy Show
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FERMANAGH’S very own rising star, Nina He, is set to step into the national spotlight after being selected to sing on this year’s Late Late Toy Show. The talented young performer impressed judges during auditions at RTÉ Studios just three weeks ago — and now she’s preparing to represent her home county on one of […]


Driver arrested after high-speed chase in Clabby area


On Friday night, officers from the District Support Team carried out proactive patrols across South Fermanagh and surrounding areas, including several roadside breath test checkpoints.   Shortly before midnight, officers spotted a vehicle travelling at high speed in the Clabby area. The driver attempted to evade police, reaching speeds in excess of 85mph in atrocious […]


25 people attacked by dogs in council area this year


TWENTY five people have been attacked by dogs in the Fermanagh and Omagh District Council area so far this year. However, there has only been one prosecution initiated in relation to the attacks. Figures released by the council reveal there were 25 dog attacks on people between January 1 and September 30 this year. Alongside […]


Today’s death notices – Monday, November 3


Anna May McManus (Nee Murray), Kilnarainey, Derrylin, 1st November 2025, peacefully, beloved wife of Raymond (RIP), devoted mother of Denis, Marian (Noel Crudden, Kinawley) and Nuala (Raymond Warrington, Newtowngore Co. Leitrim), and Colm who died in infancy (RIP), cherished sister to Johnny, Margaret, Patricia, Kathleen, Eileen and the late Michael (RIP), and devoted grandmother to […]


Today’s death notices – Saturday, November 1


Lucy, William Hubert, 11 Lisgoole Park, Enniskillen BT745ND, died 29th October 2025 R.I.P. Reposing at St Mary’s Church Arney on Sunday 2nd November from 3 pm to 6 pm. Funeral Mass on Monday 3rd November at 11 am with interment in adjoining Cemetery afterwards. Will be sadly missed by his loving family, sisters, Frances (Francis), […]