Homes across Fermanagh are without power as Storm Bram takes hold. The county has been rattled by the storm, which has damaged some power lines and left residents without electricity. Outages have been reported in Lisnaskea, Ballindarragh, Rosslea, Blaney, and Ederney, affecting thousands of customers. Northern Ireland Electricity (NIE) said: “Due to the number of […]
PSNI urges safe and responsible Halloween celebrations across Fermanagh
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Halloween is fast approach and the PSNI urging everyone to enjoy the festivities across Fermanagh and Omagh and stay safe whilst doing so. Chief Inspector Scott Fallis said: “We want everyone to enjoy all of the local events taking place across our District over coming days, and to do so responsibly and safely. “This includes […]
Flash flooding across Fermanagh
Several parts of Fermanagh are experiencing flooding tonight, with some key routes currently impassable.
Yellow thunderstorm warning for Fermanagh
A yellow thunderstorm warning is in effect for Fermanagh today. “Heavy rain and a few thunderstorms may cause disruption in a few places, especially to travel, with isolated surface water flooding,” Met Éireann has said. The warning is valid from 11:00 Tuesday 15/07/2025 to 17:00 Tuesday 15/07/2025
Council warns Fermanagh motorists of parking scam
Fermanagh and Omagh Council issued the warning after fake QR stickers were placed on pay and display machines in Mid Ulster.
Farmers warned BVD restrictions are now in effect
FERMANAGH livestock farmers have been advised that herd restrictions have come into force to prevent the spread of Bovine Viral Diarrhoea (BVD). Agriculture Minister Andrew Muir announced the restrictions last week, which have been introduced on June 1 for animals over 30 days old that haven’t been tested for BVD. “BVD is a serious and […]
RNLI safety warning as incidents rise on Lough Erne
With the summer fast approaching, Fermanagh water users have warned to take care.
Warning for Fermanagh dog owners during lambing season
FERMANAGH dog owners have been warned to keep their dogs under control in the countryside, particularly now during the ongoing lambing season. The warning has been issued by Fermanagh and Omagh Council, who noted livestock worrying by dogs was “a key concern for farmers and still remains an issue”, with 30 reported incidents in the local […]
Fermanagh fears over foot and mouth return
IT’S NOT just Fermanagh’s farmers fearing the possible return of foot and mouth disease, with news of the return of the disease bringing back not-so-happy memories for many border residents over the age of 30. The government has issued another warning to farmers and animal keepers after last week it emerged three separate cases of […]
Warning as fake £20 notes circulating
BUSINESSES and employees in Fermanagh are being urged to be on the look out for fake £20 notes, which have been doing the rounds locally. Police have received several reports of counterfeit Bank of England notes being passed to local retailers over the past week. Supt Robert McGowan said all the reports followed a similar pattern. […]