Tributes have been paid from across the GAA community in Fermanagh, Clare and beyond following the tragic deaths of Vanessa Whyte and her children, James and Sara Rutledge. All three were remembered with a touching tribute at Croke Park during the All-Ireland football final on Sunday. Their photographs appeared on the stadium’s big screen as […]
Derrylin man denies being drunk-in-charge
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A thirty-one-year-old man is to contest an allegation of being drunk in charge of a vehicle. Taiarpa Millington from Geaglum Road, Derrylin is accused of committing the offence in a carpark near his home on April 10. A police officer aware of the facts of the case previously told Enniskillen Magistrates Court the charge could […]
Sadness following death of Caimín Meehan
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The late Caimín Meehan has been remembered as a “lovely young man” as the Enniskillen community mourns the sudden and unexpected passing of the well-known and much-loved father-of-three. Formerly of Coleshill in Enniskillen, Mr Meehan passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday. The community across Fermanagh was left saddened following the death, with a wave of tributes […]
Images of another day of heartbreak in Maguiresbridge
HUNDREDS of mourners turned out in Maguiresbridge today for a Service of Removal for Vanessa Whyte and her children James and Sara Rutledge. Local residents and workers lined the route to the Fermanagh village as the coffins of the beloved family made their way from Enniskillen to the service at St Mary’s Church. Forty-five-year-old Vanessa, […]
Man seriously injured in Fermanagh workplace accident
Emergency services have attended the scene of a workplace accident on the Clonfad Road area of Magherveely.
Maguiresbridge says goodbye to Vanessa, James and Sara
Hundreds have turned out in the Fermanagh village this morning for a Service of Removal for the much loved family.
New Enniskillen mural brings myth and memory to life
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A STRIKING new mural honouring the ancient roots and mythological origins of Enniskillen has been unveiled in the town centre — blending past and present in a bold display of public art. Commissioned by Enniskillen BID and created by renowned Belfast based street artist EMIC, the mural draws inspiration from Inis Ceithleann, the mythic name […]
Businesses join forces to support SWAH services
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TWENTY-NINE major Fermanagh business employers have come together to issue a joint statement welcoming the pause in the consultation on the future of emergency general surgery (EGS) at the SWAH. The well known local companies and establishments, which together bring in millions to the economy and employ thousands locally, said the decision to pause the consultation […]
Fermanagh mourns ‘inspirational’ Aaron
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THE local community has been left shocked and saddened following the sudden death of Aaron Leonard, a respected personal trainer, who left “a lasting impact” on his friends and colleagues. Formerly of The Point in Letterbreen, Mr Leonard passed away on Wednesday (July 23). Mr Leonard was a fitness trainer, working in gyms throughout the […]
Public pressure ‘shifts momentum’ in SWAH surgery fight
CAMPAIGN group Save Our Acute Services (SOAS) has said public pressure has triggered a dramatic shift in momentum in the fight to save emergency general surgery at South West Acute Hospital (SWAH) but has warned the battle is far from over. The group reported over half a million views on its social media platforms in […]