ST PATRICKS Day festivities in Enniskillen and Omagh are to receive an additional boost of £10,000. At the Fermanagh and Omagh District Council (FODC) Regeneration and Community committee last night councillors approved the additional funding for the 2026 events across the district. An independent economic assessment estimated that last year’s celebrations were worth around £1.4m […]
SOAS and Trust to livestream meeting on SWAH’s future
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THE Save Our Acute Services (SOAS) group has confirmed it will meet with the Western Trust (WHSCT) on November 21, with the meeting set to be live-streamed for public viewing. The discussions will focus on developing a ‘Vision Plan’ for the future of the South West Acute Hospital (SWAH), following a call from the Health Minister for […]
Today’s weather forecast – Wednesday, November 12
Mostly dry with bright spells and some patchy cloud today. A few light showers cannot be ruled out in the north and west. Turning cloudier through the late afternoon and the evening. Not as windy.
Today’s death notices – Wednesday, November 12
The death has occurred of JOHN ANTHONY GALLAGHER, watchmaker and jeweller, of Corry, Belleek, Co Fermanagh. Honouring John’s wishes, cremation will take place in Lakelands Crematorium, Dublin Road, Cavan H1Z RF78, at 12.30 pm on SATURDAY 15th NOVEMBER 2025. John will be forever loved and sorely missed by Michael, Phyl, RoseMarie, Omar, Teresa, Norman, Bridget, […]
£10k sought to extend Enniskillen’s St Patrick’s events
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THE St Patrick’s Day celebrations in Enniskillen look set to get even bigger. An independent economic assessment estimated last year’s celebrations were worth around £1.4m to the local economy. Organisers of the St Patrick’s Day celebrations in Enniskillen now want to run events over two days, and have asked Fermanagh and Omagh District for an […]
Today’s weather forecast – Tuesday, November 11
Today will be a dull and damp day with heavy and persistent rain moving in from the south for most of the day. Turning drier later in the evening. It will be a windy day.
Today’s death notices – Tuesday, November 11
The death has occurred of John Anthony Gallagher, Loughshore Rd., Belleek, Co. Fermanagh. Funeral arrangements later. Family home is private please. Roy Hollihead, 9th November 2025, 620 Sligo Road, Belcoo, Co. Fermanagh, BT93 5FN. Passed away after a short illness at the South West Acute Hospital, Enniskillen, surrounded by his loving family. Loving husband of […]
Today’s weather forecast – Monday, November 10
This morning will be cloudy with outbreaks of rain, which will be locally heavy at first. The rain will gradually clear through the afternoon and some late sunny spells will develop in the south.
Today’s death notices – Monday, November 10
Roy Hollihead, 9th November 2025, 620 Sligo Road, Belcoo, Co. Fermanagh, BT93 5FN. Passed away after a short illness at the South West Acute Hospital, Enniskillen, surrounded by his loving family. Loving husband of Rosaleen, beloved pops of Jane (John), Shelly (Angela) and Jo. Devoted grandfather and great-grandfather. Predeceased by his sister Rita (Norman). Roy […]
Taoiseach attends remembrance day event in Enniskillen
TAOISEACH Micheál Martin today attended the Remembrance Sunday laying of the wreath in Enniskillen. The ceremony also remembered the 12 people killed in an IRA bomb attack on the Remembrance event in Enniskilen in 1987. Mr Martin stood alongside the North’s Secretary of State Hilary Benn as a two-minute silence was observed at 11am. In […]