The death has occurred of Ita McCaffrey (nee Ruddy), Galloon Road, Galloon Island, Newtownbutler, BT92 8HY peacefully in the SWAH Enniskillen, in the loving care of her family. Dearly beloved mother of Jonathan, Sarah (Mark) and Helen (Ryan) and a devoted grandmother to John James, Grace, Thomas and Ada. A much loved sister of Briege […]
Today’s death notices – Friday, October 24
MUIR, October 22nd 2025 JAMES (JIM) Peacefully at Omagh Hospital and late of Kesh, Co. Fermanagh. Dearly beloved father of Nicola and Emma. A much-loved granda of Cole and Robyn. A private cremation will take place at Jim’s request. Lovingly remembered by the entire family circle, “Forever in our hearts.” STEWART, Martha (Anna) 21st October […]
Today’s weather forecast – Friday, October 24
Winds and showers will ease for a time today as sunshine develops. In the afternoon, breezes will pick up again, becoming northerly and bringing further cloud and scattered blustery showers.
Enniskillen-born journalist revisits town’s darkest day
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A new podcast from Enniskillen-born journalist Mario Ledwith is shining fresh light on one of the town’s darkest days. Mario, who was born in the Erne Hospital just two days after the Poppy Day bombing on November 8, 1987, has always felt a deep, personal connection to the tragedy that claimed 12 lives and injured […]
Crucial documents around Enniskillen bombing lost
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IN his new podcast series, journalist Mario Ledwith uncovers troubling findings about the aftermath of the 1987 Enniskillen bombing. One of the key revelations concerns the destruction of crucial police documents which may have contained vital information about the attack. The files were reportedly lost during a ‘clean-up operation’ after asbestos was discovered at an RUC […]
Council seeks help on how to spend new £4.5m funding
FERMANAGH and Omagh District Council want to hear from local businesses on how it should spend a new £4.5m fund. The council has been awarded the money from the Department for the Economy through the Regional Balance Fund over the next three years. “This funding will support local businesses and drive economic growth across the […]
Today’s weather forecast – Thursday, October 23
Lingering cloud will tend to break early this morning. Later on, there will be sunny spells, a few patches of cloud and scattered showers, heavy in the west by evening. A breezy day.
Today’s death notices – Thursday, October 23
Kathleen Fivey R.I.P, 11 Brownhill Meadows Irvinestown Co. Fermanagh BT94 1DW, passed away 21st October 2025. Beloved mother of David (Vanessa), Kevin (Rachel), Paul and Noel (Terri), and a much loved sister, grandmother and great grandmother. Family home strictly private please. Kathleen will be reposing in McKerveys Funeral Home, 22 Erne Drive Ederney Co. Fermanagh […]
Minister reveals almost 40 unfilled jobs in Enniskillen
THERE are almost 40 unfilled jobs at a government office in Enniskillen, it has emerged. The Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, Andrew Muir, has revealed there are a total of 37 job vacancies at his department’s office at Inishkeen House in the town. The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has […]
Today’s death notices – Wednesday, October 22
READ, Elizabeth Maud 20th October 2025 (peacefully) at Silverdale Care Home, Castlederg, and formerly of Tullyhommon, Kesh. Elizabeth Maud, dearly loved wife of the late Bertie, much-loved mother of Thomas (Edwina), Margaret (Trevor), Malcolm (Wendy), Esther (Andrew), and Ruth (John). Devoted grandmother of Bronwyn (Robert), Aaron (Holly), Graeme (Megan), Matthew, Ben, Peter, Adam, and Emily, […]