A public discussion on rural health and care took place last night at 7pm in the Westville Hotel, as part of Sinn Féin’s ongoing Commission on the Future of Ireland. Sinn Féin president Mary Lou McDonald addressed the meeting, emphasising the need for immediate preparation, stating: “The planning for a united Ireland must happen now.” […]
Mary Lou acknowledges Fermanagh’s healthcare fears
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A PUBLC discussion on rural health and care took place last night at 7pm in the Westville Hotel, as part of Sinn Féin’s ongoing ‘Commission on the Future of Ireland’. It was the third health-focused event held this year, with guest speakers including Sinn Féin president Mary Lou McDonald, alongside an independent panel featuring Fr […]
Dunbar ‘looking forward’ to return of Line of Duty
ENNISKILLEN actor Adrian Dunbar said he’s ‘looking forward’ to filming a new series of ‘Line of Duty’ after it was confirmed that the BBC thriller is set to return. After months of speculation, BBC confirmed that the police drama would be back for a seventh series, with filming set to take place early next year. The […]
Fermanagh crews excel at Lagan Head of the River
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ROWING FERMANAGH crews excelled at the recent Lagan Head of the River event in Belfast, with teams from Enniskillen Royal Boat Club and Portora Boat Club achieving top success. The girls J16 octo of Sophia Latimer, Catalina Starrett, Heidi Bogle, Sophie Collum, Hannah Keaney, Maya Kettyle, Martha McCreesh, Casey-Lee Leonard with cox Leah Topping won […]
Fermanagh teenager takes campaign to Stormont
By Summer Richie A FERMANAGH teenager has travelled to Stormont to present a petition calling for the Online Safety Bill to be strengthened. Backed by the International Justice Mission (IJM), survivors of online sexual exploitation are calling for the UK Government to strengthen the Bill to provide greater protection for children. Enniskillen student Julia Kennedy, who has worked with […]
‘They have been in our minds’, says Lisbellaw manager
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ULSTER IHC FINAL THE memory of the much-loved Vanessa Whyte and her children James and Sara will be “in the minds” of the Lisbellaw players when they take to Clones on Sunday in the Ulster Intermediate Hurling Final. Earlier this year, the Lisbellaw and extended Fermanagh community was devastated when the three respected club members […]
Enniskillen Town peg back Ballinamallard Reserves
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F&W Division One Enniskillen Town Utd 2 Ballinamallard Utd Res 2 By Jonathan Hogan OLD rivals crossed paths again on Saturday as Ballinamallard United Reserves made their first Fermanagh and Western league trip to Enniskillen Town in over a decade. And after a lively, seesawing contest, both sides left feeling they could have taken more […]
One arrested after drugs found in Tempo
On Friday afternoon (November 21), Fermanagh and Omagh District Support Team (DST) carried out a premises search in the Tempo area under warrant. During the search, officers discovered a wide variety of controlled drugs, both within the property in plain sight and hidden throughout, including cocaine, diazepam, pregabalin and cannabis. Alongside the sizeable quantity of […]
Enniskillen lights up to launch the festive season
The Fermanagh county town was buzzing this evening as crowds gathered for the annual Christmas lights switch-on.
Major boost for apprenticeships in Fermanagh
THE North’s Economy Minister has announced the dates for NI Apprenticeship Week 2026. Dr Caoimhe Archibald has revealed that it will take place from February 2 to 6 next year, and will feature events across all regions and occupational sectors, offering practical insights and real opportunities for potential apprentices and employers alike. She said, “Apprenticeship […]