Glenn, 18th January 2025, peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, at the South West Acute Hospital. Harriett Elizabeth “Betty”, late of 5 Drumcon Road, Lisbellaw. A dear wife of the late Morris, a devoted mother of Stephen (Ollie), Malcolm, Audrey (the late Everitt), Ivor (Eveline), Helen and Sharon. Also a dear sister of the late […]
Top honours for Fermanagh ewe
AN ‘overall correct sheep’ from Kinawley took the top honours at the prestigious Irish Beltex Sheep Breeders Club’s In-lamb Show and Export Sale held at Dungannon Farmers’ Mart. Kinawley farmer Matthew Burleigh was left delighted after his ewe, named ‘Matt’s Jewel’, was named as the winner in the sale and show rings in Dungannon, winning […]
Fermanagh firms encouraged to consider sustainability
A NUMBER of Fermanagh businesses are set to link up with a leading organisation in a bid to “complete comprehensive assessments of our emissions” as the climate change crisis worsens. A new Net Zero Transformative Programme has been formed with support of a Mid South West leg organisation, and funding from Innovate UK. Local businesses […]
Foster slams ‘repression of women’ in Afghanistan
ARLENE Foster has said Afghanistan is “a rogue nation” as leading voices and political leaders show their support to the many females and women affected by the Taliban’s oppressive regime. Females in Afghanistan have been banned from taking part in education and sport during the Taliban’s reign. It’s prompted a recent call from political leaders […]
Community rallies in support of Fermanagh Women’s Aid
FERMANAGH Women’s Aid has praised the community and businesses for their “generosity, care and compassion” after they received a number of donations to support many local females. The non-profit support organisation reached out to the Fermanagh public for help before Christmas, in a call for essential items, after it revealed that it has supported 500 […]
Relief at Royal Mail overtime decision in Fermanagh
A POSTMAN has said “it’s a big relief” they’ll be able to work overtime after the management team at the Royal Mail branch in Enniskillen informed its employees of changes to their work. Local postmen were left concerned when they were informed that changes were going to be made to overtime patterns, a claim that Royal […]
Organ donation discussion encouraged in Fermanagh
By Niamh McGovern CHAIR of the Western Health and Social Care Trust has encouraged people to have conversations about organ donation and clarify their intentions with loved ones and friends. This comes as the January meeting of the Western Trust board heard there is no money available to promote organ donation within the Western Trust this year. Despite the […]
Today’s weather forecast for Co Fermanagh
Today will be a dry day with variable cloud and hazy bright spells throughout. Gentle to moderate winds.
Today’s death notices for Co Fermanagh
Ashley McCabe, Carrowshee Avenue, Lisnaskea Co. Fermanagh. Died Saturday 18th January 2025 suddenly. Beloved daughter of Eddie and the late Teresa (R.I.P.). loving sister of Teresa, Rosie McMahon (Ciaran), Helen Mulligan (Martin), Terry (Monica) and predeceased by her sister Caroline (R.I.P.). Funeral arrangements to follow. Mary, Susan McHugh, 45 Druminiskill Road, Macken, Enniskillen passes away […]
Police appeal after hit-and-run incident in Enniskillen
Police are appealing for information about a hit-and-run incident in Enniskillen yesterday. It happened between 1pm and 1.40pm at the Dunnes Stores car park in the town. A PSNI spokesperson said a car was hit during the incident. “A grey Audi Q3 sustained damage to its rear drivers side as a result of this collision. […]