Cullen, Josie. Peacefully, Silverdale Care Home, Castlederg Co. Tyrone, surrounded by her loving family, Josephine (Josie) Cullen passed away 17th December 2025, formerly 12 Glendurragh Park, Kesh Co. Fermanagh. Beloved wife of the late Fonty R.I.P., much loved mother of John (Helen), Joe (Beverley) and the late Dan and Frank (the late Alice Lawn) R.I.P., […]
Today’s weather forecast – Friday, December 19
<strong>Today will remain windy at times, and the morning will see bright spells and a few showers. Later on, the showers will clear leaving it dry with further bright spells.</strong>
Belleek road reopens after crash yesterday
THE Lough Shore Road, Belleek, which remained closed today following a road traffic collision yesterday, has now reopened. It was reported earlier that one person remains “in a critical condition” following the one-vehicle collision.
New hope flooding issues in Pettigo could be tackled
AGENCIES on both sides of the border are to work together on the problem of persistent flooding in Pettigo. Back in September, 60 sandbags were required to prevent damage to local homes and businesses when the River Termon flooded. The matter has since been raised repeatedly by both Councillor Michael McMahon and Donegal TD Pearse Doherty in recent months. […]
Today’s death notices – Thursday, December 18
Willie Mohan, Malta, and formerly, Lisnaskea, Co. Fermanagh. Died Tuesday 16th December 2025 peacefully in hospital in Malta surrounded by his loving family. Beloved partner of Pauline and devoted father to Desirée and Luke and a loving grandfather of Billie. Son of the late Chas and Madge Mohan. A very dear brother of Ronnie (R.I.P), […]
Today’s weather forecast – Thursday, December 18
Today, wintry sunshine can be expected initially. However, in the late morning, cloud and outbreaks of rain are expected to push in from the south. Breezy.
Pair arrested after police car rammed are released
A 22-year-old woman and 25-year-old man, arrested earlier today after a police vehicle was rammed by a stolen car in Enniskillen, have been released on bail pending further enquiries. The full details of what happened were reported earlier.
Upgrade of Enniskillen to Omagh road delayed until 2032
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WORK on a £9 million scheme to upgrade part of the main Enniskillen to Omagh road is now not expected to begin for several years, councillors have been told. In a report to Fermanagh and Omagh District Council, the Department for Infrastructure (DfI) confirmed that procurement for the scheme on the A32 near Dromore is […]
Museum brings Lough Erne’s maritime past back to life
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TUCKED along the banks of Lough Erne in Riverside, Willie Anderson is bringing the rich maritime history of the lough’s boats back to life. Once an empty boatyard, the site now houses his Boatyard Museum, showcasing the steam boats, racing yachts and working barges that shaped Enniskillen’s maritime past. Living on a barge himself, Willie’s […]
Derrylin woman honoured with prestigious nursing award
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A DERRYLIN native who once told her teachers she would ‘be seen in the paper as a qualified nurse’ has seen that childhood promise come full circle. Roisín O’Brien, now living in Birmingham, has been Highly Commended at the Stars of Learning Disabilities Awards 2025, held on December 5 at the Mercure Piccadilly Hotel in […]