Fermanagh school’s final push for football pitch


A DERRYLIN primary school is just £14,000 away from building a vital 3G sports pitch to benefit pupils and the entire local community. St. Ninnidh’s Primary School Derrylin have until the June 5 to fundraiser their final amount. Since October 2022, staff, parents and the wider community have been working tirelessly to transform the school’s […]


Council deliver trophy to family after man’s death


THE Council, which presented an award to the family of Hugh Maguire days after his death, two years after it was commissioned, said it “does not comment on individual employee matters”. Mr Maguire, a well-known and respected member of the Enniskillen community, worked as a Community Development Worker for Fermanagh and Omagh District Council until […]


Today’s death notices for Co Fermanagh


The death has occurred of David LEWSLEY. 30th May 2025. Late of 7 Lisgoole Park, Enniskillen. Dearly loved husband of the late Jane. Dear brother of John (Patricia), Paul, Dorothy Williamson and the late Mary. Deeply regretted by his nieces, nephews and the extended family circle. David will repose at John McKeegan funeral home from […]


Today’s death notices for Co Fermanagh


Vera O’Connor (nee McGovern), County Care Home Enniskillen, (and formerly) Millverne Care Home Enniskillen, and The Fold Lisnaskea, Co Fermanagh. Died Friday 30th May, peacefully. Daughter of the late James and Maryann McGovern. Beloved wife of the late Desmond (Des, R.I.P) and predeceased by her 13 brothers and sisters. Vera will repose at Swift and […]


Women ‘more likely to live in poverty’


FEMALES in Fermanagh are more likely to experience poverty than local males as the economic challenges of running a household and the cost of living crisis continues to rip through the county. Prior to Christmas, it was reported that residents and families in Fermanagh were grappling with a serious poverty crisis, with the district recording […]


Curley set to showcase talents at trad school


BOHO accordion player Gary Curley will showcase his renowned talents this summer when he teaches many young people as part of a hugely popular Irish traditional music school in Donegal. The renowned Irish traditional musician, who performs in bars and pubs in Enniskillen, has been confirmed as a tutor at the ‘Ceol na Coille Summer […]


Dromore man worth £400m makes it on to latest Rich List


By Ciaran O’Neill A BUSINESSMAN from Dromore is a new entry on the Sunday Times Rich List. Derek Keys, the owner of Dromore-based Euro Auctions, is worth an estimated £400m, according to the paper’s prestigious list. This puts him at 312 of the 350 richest people in the UK. Euro Auctions is primarily involved in […]