SOME residents living in rural parts of Fermanagh are fearing they may be cut off after leading phone provider O2 confirmed it’s to remove 3G services across the North by the end of the year. The telecommunications service provider is following the agreement to switch off its 3G services, as part of a UK-wide campaign, […]
Fermanagh MP slams ‘shocking’ welfare reforms
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PAT Cullen has slammed the British Government for ‘targeting the most vulnerable in society’ after hundreds reached out to voice their fears over the proposed welfare and health reforms. The 60-year-old Carrickmore woman recently marked 12 months as the MP for Fermanagh and South Tyrone. During her first year as representative for local residents, the former nursing union […]
Neil Hannon ready for comeback tour
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FERMANAGH singer Neil Hannon is getting ready to headline a performance in front of 2,000 at an iconic venue in England as his much-loved band prepares to make a welcome return to the stage. The local man is set to take centre stage when the ‘Divine Comedy’ sell-out the Sheffield City Hall in October in […]
Clara named Lady of the Lake at Fermanagh festival
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IT HAS been a milestone week for Irvinestown’s Clara Corrigan, who graduated from university and was crowned Lady of the Lake 2025 the very next day. The 21-year-old is hoping to make her town proud and loves seeing the town come together to celebrate the long running festival. “On Thursday, the day before the opening, I […]
Fermanagh road closed due to car collision
THE Moorlough Road has been closed after a collision occurred in the area earlier today (Friday). “Police are advising motorists that the Moorlough Road between Lisnaskea and Donagh turn off is temporarily closed due to a collision,” a statement from the Police read/ “The road is impassable and motorists are advised to seek an alternative […]
Fermanagh pays tribute to former principal Vic Outram
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FORMER principal Vic Outram, who passed away last week, has left behind a strong legacy of strength and leadership at the school he helped lay the foundations for. The Fermanagh community was left saddened following the news of the death of the highly esteemed former principal of Enniskillen High School. “It is with deep sadness and […]
Western Trust confirms ‘pause’ of SWAH consultation
“It is important for the public to note that the temporary transfer of emergency general surgery to Altnagelvin Hospital continues to be in place.”
Today’s weather forecast for Co Fermanagh
This morning will see more in the way of cloud and a few isolated showers. In the afternoon, the showers will turn more widespread and locally heavy. Fewer showers in the evening.
Today’s death notices for Co Fermanagh
The death has occured of Tommy Gallagher, Keenaghan , Belleek, Co. Fermanagh BT93 3ES peacefully in the City Hospital, Belfast surrounded by his loving family. Remains will repose at the family home on Friday from 3pm to 9pm with house private to family at all other times. Remains will arrive in St. Patrick’s Church, Belleek […]
MP Cullen writes to Health Minister for meeting on SWAH
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THE MP for Fermanagh and South Tyrone, and former head of the Royal College of Nursing, has written to the Health Minister to request an urgent meeting on the SWAH. Health Minister, Mike Nesbitt, recently urged the Western Trust to ‘pause’ and ‘reconsider’ their consultation process on the permanent withdrawal of emergency surgery from the […]