Today’s death notices for Co Fermanagh


Dympna Cullen, nee Mc Kenna (Pheadar eoin) R.I.P Died 27th January 2025, Peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family.58 Ednamohill Road, Ederney Co. Fermanagh (Clonee) BT93 0AZ. Beloved wife of the late Jimmy R.I.P and dearly loved mother sadly missed by her sorrowing sons, daughters, sons in law, daughters in law, grandchildren, great grandchildren, […]


Balcas’ pellets to heat government buildings


THE Northern Ireland Executive recently awarded Fermanagh-based Balcas a staggering £7.25 million contract for wood pellets in its bid to heat government buildings, it has been revealed. It has been reported that the Department of Finance struck up a six-year agreement with Balcas, which would see the local company provide wood pellets for biomass burners […]


Council pledges over £100k to tourism body


THE Council pledged £105,840 to support Fermanagh Lakeland Tourism in 2024/25 following major fears that the business promotion service could be ceased, it has been revealed. A Freedom of Information requested showed that Fermanagh and Omagh District Council has matched its level of funding of £105,840 from 2023/24 for 2024/25, to help the organisation. The […]


Meeting hear concern and conspiracies on Lakeland Forum


By Niamh McGovern A DRAWN out discussion on the redevelopment plans for Fermanagh Lakeland Forum saw councillors butt heads at a recent meeting of the Fermanagh and Omagh District Council. The Forum has been cause of much conflict within council, with some members expressing ‘severe reservations’ about the project on a regular basis. At the […]


Enniskillen woman sentenced for assault on ex-partner


AN ENNISKILLEN woman has been given a restraining order after assaulting her ex-partner. Marguerite Galbraith (39) of Ballaghmore height was sentenced on Tuesday for the assault and driving offences. At Enniskillen Magistrates Court a prosecutor detailed how a report was made by the defendant’s ex partner on October 23 that she had assaulted him. The […]


MLAs cite ‘assembly business’ for SOAS no-show


OUR local MLAs said they were dealing with ‘assembly business’ on Monday night as they noticeably failed to show up to the launch of SOAS’ discussion paper on how to save SWAH. A huge crowd turned out to Fermanagh House, with hundreds of locals intriguingly attending to find out more about the roadmap for the […]


Let there be light: Mass goes ahead despite power cut


A power cut did not stop parishioners at a small Fermanagh church from celebrating Mass last night. Like many buildings throughout the county, the electricity supply to St Lasir Church in Wheathill was cut off during Storm Eowyn on Friday. As a result, there were concerns the Saturday evening vigil Mass would not be able […]