Fermanagh prepares to celebrate VE Day


FERMANAGH is preparing to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day with a “community celebration for all.” A special programme of events is taking place in Enniskillen to mark the end of the Second World War in Europe, with the anniversary falling on May 8. These events have been designed to bring people of all ages and […]


Fermanagh fears over foot and mouth return


IT’S NOT just Fermanagh’s farmers fearing the possible return of foot and mouth disease, with  news of the return of the disease bringing back not-so-happy memories for many border residents over the age of 30. The government has issued another warning to farmers and animal keepers after last week it emerged three separate cases of […]


Today’s death notices for Co Fermanagh


BOYD nee McIlwrath– 4th April 2025 (peacefully) at the South West Acute Hospital, Enniskillen, late of 154 Tattynuckle Road, Fivemiletown and formerly of Cranhill, Fivemiletown, Laura Priscilla, beloved wife of the late Norman, dearly loved mother of Carol, Roberta, Lewis and Eric, a much-loved mother-in-law and dear grandmother to Scott (Sarah), Philip, Hannah (Glenn) Sarah, […]


Today’s death notices for Co Fermanagh


BRUCE– 4th April 2025 (Suddenly) at her home Cherryville, Drumcoo, Enniskillen. Harriet, (Jean) dearly loved daughter of the late William and Blanche, devoted sister of Norman (Christine) and the late Ruby (Wilfie), beloved aunt of Karen (Aiden) David (Matthew) Andrea (Ed) and great-aunt of Erin, Tallulah, Zahara, Ronan, Nathan, Aaron and Eliza. House private please. […]


Today’s death notices for Co Fermanagh


Alexander, 3rd April 2025, peacefully in her 100th year, at the South West Acute Hospital. Evelyn Mary, late of Ashwoods Road, Drumawill, Enniskillen. A devoted wife of the late Robert, a much loved mother of Sylvia, Edna and George, and a dear sister of the late Hilda. Also a cherished grandmother of Niall, Nicola, Claire, […]


Enniskillen RNLI find jet skiers after search


THE RNLI came to the rescue of two jet skiers in difficulties last week, following a dark, misty search on the Erne. Shortly before 7pm on Monday, March 24 the volunteer crew launched the station’s John and Jean Lewis, at the request of the Coastguard following reports of jet skiers in difficulty. It had initially […]