Today’s death notices for Co Fermanagh


FLEMING – 16th March 2025 (peacefully) at Altnagelvin Area Hospital. Daphne June (Dee), late of Lettermoney Road, Ballycassidy, Ballinamallard. Devoted daughter of the late Frederick and Olive, dearly loved sister of Fred (Claire) and the late Raymond and Linda (Noel). A much-loved aunt to Craig, Gareth, Ashley, Chloe, Niall, James, Georgia, Greg and a dear […]

Today’s weather forecast for Co Fermanagh


This morning will see generally cloudy skies but the north-west will have a few sunny spells. In the afternoon, the cloud will become more widespread, but still leaving room for the odd sunnier break. Skies will remain cloudy overall tonight though some clearer breaks will intermittently develop. A dry and settled night.

Leitrim GAA concedes league game to Fermanagh


THE Allianz Football League game between Leitrim and Fermanagh will not be played tomorrow (Sunday) as Leitrim does not have enough “fit to play players to fulfill this fixture”. Leitrim GAA confirmed the news this morning. “The reasons for this are genuine and revolve simply around the availability of enough fit to play players to […]

Enniskillen Rugby Club open spectator stand


ENNISKILLEN Rugby Club said the development of a new stand is “a fantastic asset” for its members and supporters after it received financial support from the Council and local businesses. Excitement was high at Mullaghmeen recently as the new spectator stand was officially opened, following a major redevelopment project, which will greatly benefit the fans […]

Talent recognised at Fermanagh Féis


YOUNG people and pupils from across the county are showcasing their talents and putting their creative skills to the test as huge crowds compete for glory at this year’s Fermanagh Féis. St Michael’s College in Enniskillen was a hub of activity on Saturday (March 8) as young students competed for prizes in the ‘Irish Language’ […]

Top gong for Slieve Russell Hotel


THE Slieve Russell Hotel said that its staff is “the backbone of our success” after they were recognised at a major awards ceremony which celebrates some of the best hotels in Ireland. The Ballyconnell hotel, which was recently bought over by an Australian construction company, was named among the ‘Top 20 Best Large Workplaces’ at […]

Fermanagh school leading the way with phone ban


A FERMANAGH principal has said the impact of banning phones from their school has resulted in the most positive change they have seen in their entire teaching career. Last week it was announced that, from September, St Fanchea’s College in Enniskillen will be taking part in a northern-wide pilot project that will restrict the use of phones during the […]

Heartbreaking funeral memories during the pandemic


A LOCAL funeral director has shared his harrowing memories of funerals during a global pandemic. Pat Blake from Derrylin has recalled having to bury people when family or loved ones were not allowed to attend due to coronavirus restrictions. “It seems like a lifetime ago the whole Covid era but the incidents are like yesterday,” he said. […]

‘Dramatic deterioration’ in ambulance handovers


THERE has been a significant increase in the length of ambulance handover waiting times across the North over the past four years, and patients are potentially coming to “severe harm” as a result. That is the conclusion of the Auditor General, Dorinna Carville, who published a major report yesterday (Tuesday) on ambulance handover times, which […]