The Fermanagh community is continuing to come to terms with this week’s harrowing tragedy.
Council minute’s silence in honour of shooting victims
A meeting tonight of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council (FODC) at Enniskillen Town Hall began with tributes to the three victims of the shootings in Maguiresbridge yesterday. A minute’s silence was also held in tribute to the family, and each group leader of the parties at the meeting was given an opportunity to pay tribute […]
Support for those affected by Maguiresbridge tragedy
The Western Trust has shared resources for parents, carers and all those affected by yesterdays tragedy. “We are deeply saddened by the events that occurred in Maguiresbridge yesterday and wish to extend our sympathies to the extended Families, friends and local community,” a spokesperson from the Western Trust said. “The Trust is working […]
Vigil in Maguiresbridge for Vanessa, Sara and James
A community vigil will take place tomorrow, Friday 25 July, in the grounds of Maguiresbridge Primary School to honour the victims of Wednesday’s fatal shooting. Local residents are expected to gather in solidarity to remember those who lost their lives in the tragic incident. “The Village Rural Development Association’ feel it is important that our […]
Police confirm ‘body of a man’ discovered in Fermanagh
A BODY was discovered by the police in the Mullaghdun area of Fermanagh yesterday evening. “Police can confirm that following a search, the body of a man was recovered in the Mullaghdun area yesterday evening, Wednesday 23rd July,” a PSNI statement read. “A post mortem will take place in due course, however at this stage, […]
Women’s Aid responds to Maguiresbridge tragedy
Woman’s aid have realised a statement following the deaths of Vanessa Whyte and her two children Sara and James in Maguiresbridge yesterday. In a statement released this afternoon, Woman’s Aid NI expressed its “deepest sympathies and heartfelt sorrow” to the loved ones of Vanessa, Sara and James. “To the wider Fermanagh community, please know we […]
Mother urges action as CAMHS waiting times soar
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A LOCAL mother has branded her daughter’s long wait for a mental health assessment as “cruel.” The mother, who wishes to remain anonymous to protect her daughter’s privacy, has now called on the Western Trust to take immediate action to meet the recommended nine-week timeframe for its Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS). The local woman […]
Police renew appeal on Maguiresbridge shooting
THE PSNI has renewed their appeal for information following yesterday’s shooting in Maguiresbridge. Police have officially named the deceased. The three family members who died were Vanessa Whyte, who was 45 years old, and her children, Sara Rutledge, aged 13, and James Rutledge, aged 14. Detective Chief Inspector Neil McGuinness said: “Today, our thoughts remain […]
Fermanagh businesses ‘heartbroken’ after flood damage
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WHILE most local businesses managed to escape serious damage in Sunday’s flash flooding, others were sadly not so lucky. Enniskillen was one of the areas to face the worst of the deluge. In the area around Belmore Street, for example, which was submerged in several feet of water for a time, some premises suffered minor water damage. Elsewhere, […]
Mum and children killed in Fermanagh shooting named
THE three people who were killed following a shooting incident which occurred in Maguiresbridge yesterday (Wednesday) have been named locally. Vanessa Whyte, who was aged in her 40s, died following the incident at a house at Drummeer Road, with her children James and Sara also passing away tragically. The PSNI have launched a murder investigation […]