Big day of celebration as Fermanagh students graduate


Students have celebrated their graduation from a local college. South West College celebrated the achievements of its higher education students during the annual graduation ceremonies held at the Strule Arts Centre, Omagh. Family, friends, and staff gathered to honour the dedication and accomplishments of the ‘Class of 2024’. With over 600 attendees, the event featured […]


Spying scandal: Cops ordered to pay Trevor Birney £4k


The PSNI has been ordered to pay £4,000 to a Co Fermanagh journalist it illegally spied on. The Investigatory Powers Tribunal (IPT) in London today ruled police in Northern Ireland acted illegally by spying on Enniskillen man Trevor Birney and his colleague, Belfast journalist Barry McCaffrey in a bid to identify their sources. The landmark […]


Fermanagh brothers jailed in US for scamming pensioners


Two Co Fermanagh brothers have been jailed in the US for scamming elderly people out of thousands of dollars. Patrick McDonagh, 35, and Matthew McDonagh, 34, from Irvinestown, have both been sentenced to 18 months in a US prison and face likely deportation. The BBC reports the brothers travelled around Oregon and Illinois posing as […]


Today’s death notices for Co Fermanagh


Tisdall– December 14th 2024. Peacefully in the South West Acute Hospital. Francis George, Dowler (Frank), Farrannaconaghy, Lisnaskea, Co.Fermanagh dearly beloved husband of the late Rosemary Mildred and dear father of Eileen (Phil Thompson) and Martin (Rachel) and loving grandfather of Finn and Nancy. House private please. Funeral service in Sallaghy Parish Church, Lisnaskea on Tuesday […]


Young girl among five people injured in Fermanagh crash


Five people, including a young girl, were treated in hospital after a three-car crash in Derrylin yesterday. Police are appealing for information about the collision. Inspector Laird said: “A report was received at approximately 4.50pm of a collision involving a grey Toyota RAV4, red Citroen Berlingo and a grey Toyota Corolla in the Belturbet Road […]


Today’s death notices for Co Fermanagh


TISDALL – December 14th 2024. Peacefully in the South West Acute Hospital. FRANCIS GEORGE, DOWLER (FRANK), Farrannaconaghy , Lisnaskea, Co.Fermanagh dearly beloved husband of the late Rosemary Mildred and dear father of Eileen (Phil Thompson) and Martin (Rachel) and loving grandfather of Finn and Nancy. HOUSE PRIVATE PLEASE. Funeral service in Sallaghy Parish Church, Lisnaskea […]