Crowley and Owens ready for busy 2026


ENNISKILLEN pro boxer Rhys Owens could be “stepping up to championship level” within the next two years, according to his coach, Sean Crowley. ‘Lights Out’ Owens enjoyed a 2025 to remember, by becoming the first professional boxer from Fermanagh in over 50 years, following in the footsteps of local man Gordon Ferris. With the support […]

Enniskillen bar serves up support for children
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The Cornerstone Bar in Enniskillen has spread some festive cheer this year, raising £825 for St Vincent de Paul to help local under-privileged children enjoy a brighter Christmas. The bar raised £750 thanks to the generosity of locals visiting to support St Vincent de Paul Enniskillen, and with an extra £75 kindly donated by Enniskillen BID, […]

Brookeborough saddened by death of shopkeeper Rose
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The Brookeborough community has been left saddened following the death of local shopkeeper Rose McClave. Formerly of Main Street, Brookeborough, Ms McClave passed away suddenly and unexpectedly. Many have paid tribute to Rose online describing her as ‘ a lovely lady’. “Deepest sympathies to Benny and family circle on the very sad passing of a […]

Community spirit boosts Enniskillen’s economy
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Enniskillen BID has once again proven that collaboration, creativity and community pride can drive a town forward. Over the past year, the BID team has delivered an ambitious programme of activity focused on boosting business, enticing customers and enhancing the experience for everyone who lives, works, visits and stays in Enniskillen. From record-breaking Gift Card […]

Fivemiletown students spread cheer in the community
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A GROUP of local students took time out of their busy festive schedules to spread joy throughout the local community last week. The Sixth Form girls from Fivemiletown College delivered thoughtfully prepared shortbread packs to nearby care homes and senior members of the community. The visits provided a welcome opportunity for students to engage with older generations while […]

Tributes pour in following death of popular mother
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THERE has been widespread sadness following the death of mother-of-two Emma Mackarel in a crash last week. Ms Mackarel (nee McClean), of Latgallan, Clones, passed away on Thursday, December 18, following a road traffic accident on the N2. Originally from Fermanagh, tributes have been paid across the county for the much loved local woman. Maguiresbridge Silver Band […]

Safety plea as Fermanagh road deaths soar
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By Callum McGuigan LOCAL motorists have been urged to slow down and stay alert after it was revealed Fermanagh’s roads were officially the deadliest in the North. A total of 14 people were killed on roads in Fermanagh and Omagh between April 2024 and March 2025. That’s almost double any other district in the North, and almost twice the […]

Police pursuit ends with car fire in Teemore


Police are appealing for information after a police pursuit ended in a car fire in the Teemore Cross area. Police received a report of a car on fire in the Teemore Cross area of Derrylin in the early hours of Sunday, 21st December, around 4:00am. Officers attended alongside colleagues from Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue […]

‘Tully’ records festive single
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FERMANAGH band ‘Tully’ said it’s “only fitting” that they recorded their Christmas single which was written by a local man. The Knocks group have taken another major step in their career by releasing ‘Christmas 1915’, which was written by the much-respected Cormac McConnell from Arney. ‘Christmas 1915’ is about the unofficial Christmas truce between British […]