Search on for Fermanagh’s ‘Nose of Tralee’


WHILE the search continues to find this year’s Fermanagh ‘Rose’, the hunt is also on to find the perfect ‘nose’ to represent the county at this year’s Tralee festivities. The annual ‘Nose of Tralee’ competition, which is now in its 12th year, celebrates the charm and personality of pets of all shapes, sizes, and species – […]

Fermanagh therapist urges public to embrace Makaton


By Annie Flynn A LOCAL speech therapist is calling for more people to learn Makaton, a simple but powerful tool for inclusive communication across Fermanagh and Tyrone. Makaton is a form of communication that involves both verbal communication and signing. It supports people with learning or communication difficulties and allows them the ability to be […]

NI ‘not prepared’ for Covid-19 says Arlene Foster


FERMANAGH politician Arlene Foster said it was “quite inhumane” that people weren’t able to be with their loved ones during the Covid-19 pandemic, as part of the Government restrictions. Adhering to advice from the Department of Health, hospitals across the North suspended visiting in a bid to reduce the spread of Covid-19, which was having […]

Today’s death notices for Co Fermanagh


BANNON – 28th May 2025 (peacefully) at the South West Acute Hospital, Enniskillen and late of 36 Ferney Rise, Enniskillen. Anthony Bernard (Tony), devoted husband of the late Mary, much loved father of Michelle (Brendan) and Mark and a dear grandfather. Friends and neighbours welcome to call at the family home on Friday and Saturday […]

Today’s death notices for Co Fermanagh


FAWCETT – 28th May 2025 peacefully in the South West Acute Hospital, and late of Templenaffrin, Sligo Road, Belcoo, Co Fermanagh. James Nicholas (David) son of the late James and Alice, dearly loved brother of John, and uncle of Sean, Simon, Tom and James. Family homes private please. A Service of Thanksgiving for the life […]