Today’s death notices – Tuesday, December 16


BOURKE – 15th December 2025, peacefully, at the South West Acute Hospital, and late of Lisnarick Road, Coolaness, Irvinestown. Thomas William John (Arnold), devoted husband of Una, dearly loved son of the late William and Isabella (nee McClaughry), and his constant companion, Ollie. Friends and neighbours are welcome to call and meet the family at […]


Today’s death notices – Monday, December 15


DOHERTY, Rodney 13th December 2025, peacefully, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Rodney, late of 27 Rathview Park, Lisbellaw. A much-loved husband of the late Ruby, and a devoted father of Adrian (Mary), Karen (Allan), Jacqueline and Rodney. Also, a dear brother of Helen, Billy and the late Sandra and Ann. And a […]


Today’s death notices – Saturday, December 13


BOYD December 12th 2025. Peacefully in the South West Acute Hospital. WILLIAM (Willie) Tully, Rosslea, Co. Fermanagh, and lately Creamery House, Kesh, Co. Fermanagh. Brother of Jim, Eveline, John and the late Sandy. Friends are welcome to meet in Dowler’s Funeral Home, 227 Main Street, Lisnaskea BT92 0JH on Sunday 4pm to 6pm. Funeral service […]


Police dealing with two-vehicle collision in Lisbellaw


THERE has been a two-vehicle collision on the Belfast Road in Lisbellaw. Police said they received a report about the crash at around 5.30pm today. “At this stage, it is not believed that anyone sustained serious injury,” said a PSNI spokesperson. It is understood police at the scene are dealing with a person suffering a […]


Today’s death notices – Friday, December 12


Ella Smyth, nèe Dunn, Skeagh, Smithborough, Co.Monaghan and formerly Mulladuff, Smithborough, Co.Monaghan. Peacefully on Wednesday, 10th December 2025 at Drumbear Lodge Nursing Home, Monaghan. Funeral service in Smithborough Presbyterian Church, eircode H18 HY02, on Saturday, 13th December, at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in Coolshannagh Graveyard, Monaghan. Resting at the home of her son Nigel and […]


Chief executive of Western Trust to retire


THE chief executive of the Western Trust is retiring, it was announced today. Neil Guckian has held the top post in the Trust, which manages health services in Derry, Tyrone and Fermanagh, since July 2021. As Chief Executive he led the Trust through a period marked by unprecedented challenges, including the COVID-19 pandemic, financial and […]