Fermanagh and Tyrone could end up being targeted by Russia if a war breaks out.
Pensioner arrested after drugs found in car
TWO men, aged 66 and 47, were arrested after police uncovered a large quantity of class C drugs in a vehicle stopped by officers in Fivemiletown yesterday. A PSNI spokesperson said officers were conducting vehicle checkpoints as part of Operation Season’s Greetings when they noted what they believed to be the smell of cannabis emanating […]
Inquest into Fivemiletown man’s death concludes
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Ernest Kells tragically died after going missing from the Tyrone and Fermanagh Hospital in April 2021.
Fivemiletown community is left heartbroken at the death of Paula Scott
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The late Paula Scott has been remembered as a beautiful, caring person and someone who was always smiling, as the Fivemiletwon community mourns the death of the mother of two. Formally of Colebrooke Road, Fivemiletown. Ms Scott passed away peacefully at her home and in the care of her loving family on Sunday. Ms Scott […]
Fivemiletown business records £106 million turnover
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A CLOTHING manufacturer based in Fivemiletown has recorded a massive turnover of £106 million in the last year. Cooneen by Design, who supply clothes for top brands and the armed forces, released their annual accounts last month. The company, which was established in 1966, has their head office registered in Antrim, however their primary factory remains […]
Fivemiletown to Belgium: The story of a local hero
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A FIVEMILETOWN war hero has been remembered for his bravery and ultimate sacrifice during the Second World War. During the Second World War, countless young men from the North answered the call to defend our values and rescue a world on the brink of tyranny. Researcher John Dekhane has been researching these often forgotten heroes, […]
Fermanagh community unites in memory of Andrea
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THE FIVEMILETOWN community will come together this weekend to turn grief into hope. This Friday and Saturday locals are uniting for a charity fundraiser dedicated to raising mental health awareness, in memory of Andrea Malone, who tragically passed away one year ago next week. This event is not just a fundraiser, it’s a powerful statement of support, […]
Fivemiletown club kicks off new ‘mental wealth’ plan
FIVEMILETOWN United FC has unveiled a new three year mental health strategy aimed at breaking down stigma and creating space for open, honest conversations among players and the wider community. Prompted by heartbreaking tragedies across the area in recent years, the initiative will focus on promoting positive mental health throughout the club and beyond, offering education, […]
Fermanagh residents’ anger at storm support
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While residents of Scotland, England and Wales are being compensated, those here in badly-hit Fermanagh will be getting nothing.
Call for action on Fivemiletown traffic danger
THERE have been calls for urgent action to tackle speeding outside a local school, with fears a child could be seriously injured or worse. Parents at Fivemiletown Primary School have highlighted that speeding and the behaviour of drivers has been an ongoing issue on the busy road outside the school. Local MLA Diana Armstrong has now […]