By Annie Flynn THE mother of Ederney teenager Katie Donnelly has spoken with raw honesty about the torment her daughter endured, as she appeals for urgent action on mental health services to help save lives. As the third anniversary of Katie’s death approaches, Erin Donnelly says families are still being put at risk by long […]
The heartbreaking history of ‘Backstreet Boys’ retold
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A MOVING exhibition at Enniskillen Castle Museum is shining a light on a little-known chapter of local history, honouring the men from the backstreets of Enniskillen who served and died during the First World War. Organised in partnership between the Fermanagh Genealogy Centre, the Inniskillings Museum, and Fermanagh County Museum, the exhibition tells the story […]
Pettigo film student wins nine international awards
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A STUNNING short film by Pettigo filmmaker Frances Maguire has scooped nine international film awards and has been selected to screen at six international film festivals around the world from Chile and Australia to the US and France this summer. The short documentary titled “Echoes of an Irish Lifetime (2025)” focuses on the reminiscences of […]
RNLI supporter marks 21st with Carrybridge RNLI crew
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A LOCAL supporter of the RNLI, Kelvin Morrison celebrated turning 21 recently, and decided to spend the evening with Carrybridge RNLI, one of his favourite charities that is very close to his heart. When the lifeboat station heard of Kelvin’s upcoming visit, which was the same night as their weekly training takes place, they decided […]
Phenomenal support for new cancer centre
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THE team behind the new Cancer Focus Support Centre in Enniskillen have said they are “incredibly grateful,” after receiving a major donation of £40,000 to develop a special space in its facility. Opened at 18 High Street in Enniskillen in May, the centre has been warmly received, providing a key role in supporting local residents […]
Residents revive tradition with Riverside Raft Race
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THE SECOND annual Riveside Raft Race went off without a hitch this year, with around 100 people gathering on the Enniskillen shore for an afternoon packed with fun, creativity and community spirit. Thankfully, the weather played ball and the event – which is a rival of a former town tradition from years gone by – turned out to […]
Milk prices currently the same as the 1980s
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THERE has been anger in the dairy farming community at the latest cuts to milk prices. Earlier this month cross-border cooperative Lakeland Dairies announced it was cutting its milk price for July supplies, with its baseline to be paid to farmers in the North of 39.3p/l – a reduction of 1ppl on June. Lakeland said this was […]
Call for action following another drugs seizure
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THERE have been calls for a collective response to the ongoing issue of drugs in Fermanagh, following another major seizure in the county. Police seized a large quantity of Class A drugs in Enniskillen at the weekend, including suspected ketamine, cocaine and ecstasy pills, just days after uncovering as separate haul of £80,000 of cocaine in the county […]
Today’s death notices for Co Fermanagh
JOHNSTON, Allen John 27th August 2025 (Suddenly) at his home “Drumarkey House”, Killadeas Road, Enniskillen. Allen John, much loved husband of the late Elaine, dearly loved father of Joanna (Alistair) and Ross (Michelle), devoted grandfather of Alana, beloved brother of Niall (Doreen) and Norma (Christopher), and a cherished partner of Lorna. House Private please. Friends […]
Today’s weather forecast for Co Fermanagh
This morning will see variable cloud and isolated showers. In the afternoon, there will be sunny spells, patchy cloudy and more frequent showers, some of them heavy. Drier by the end of the day.