Police renew appeal on Maguiresbridge shooting


THE PSNI has renewed their appeal for information following yesterday’s shooting in Maguiresbridge. Police have officially named the deceased. The three family members who died were Vanessa Whyte, who was 45 years old, and her children, Sara Rutledge, aged 13, and James Rutledge, aged 14. Detective Chief Inspector Neil McGuinness said: “Today, our thoughts remain […]

Fermanagh businesses ‘heartbroken’ after flood damage
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WHILE most local businesses managed to escape serious damage in Sunday’s flash flooding, others were sadly not so lucky. Enniskillen was one of the areas to face the worst of the deluge. In the area around Belmore Street, for example, which was submerged in several feet of water for a time, some premises suffered minor water damage. Elsewhere, […]

Mum and children killed in Fermanagh shooting named


THE three people who were killed following a shooting incident which occurred in Maguiresbridge yesterday (Wednesday) have been named locally. Vanessa Whyte, who was aged in her 40s, died following the incident at a house at Drummeer Road, with her children James and Sara also passing away tragically. The PSNI have launched a murder investigation […]

Maguiresbridge shootings investigation continues today


INVESTIGATIONS will continue today into the circumstances behind a shooting incident in Maguiresbridge yesterday in which three people were killed. A woman in her 40s and two children, a boy and girl, died after being shot during the horrific incident at a house at Drummeer Road. A man was also shot at the house and […]

Today’s death notices for Co Fermanagh


The death has occurred of Elenor Emily (Nellie) BROWNLEE. 21st July 2025, peacefully, at the South West Acute Hospital, Enniskillen. Elenor Emily “Nellie”, late of 70 Loane Drive, Chanterhill. A much loved wife of the late Ronnie, and a devoted mother of Joan, Robert (the late Caroline), Derek, Jennifer (Kevin), Roy and Fiona (Phillip). Also […]

Fermanagh remembers ‘beloved’ GAA members


TRIBUTES have been paid across the GAA and sporting circles in the county following the death of three individuals of the one family today. A dark cloud has descended over Fermanagh after it was confirmed three people, a woman in her 40s and two children, have died following a shooting at a property on the […]

A village and a county in mourning


The village of Maguiresbridge has been plunged into mourning following the tragic deaths of three members of one family in a harrowing shooting incident this morning. What began as a quiet morning in the typically peaceful Fermanagh community quickly descended into shock and sorrow as news of the loss began to circulate. The tight-knit community is […]