THE PSNI has launched an investigation into the sudden death of Katie Donnelly, an 18-year-old from Ederney, who passed away in September 2022 while being treated at the Tyrone and Fermanagh Hospital in Omagh. Katie, diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), was an in-patient at the hospital. Her family has launched a complaint following her […]
Fermanagh vigil honours women lost to domestic abuse
A LARGE crowd gathered in the Diamond in Enniskillen yesterday (Tuesday) to honour the memory of women and girls who have lost their lives to domestic abuse. A candle-lit vigil was held as part of the 16 Days of Action Against Gender-Based Violence, an international campaign aimed at raising awareness and fostering action to end […]
Vital health team in urgent appeal for breast milk donations
IT HELPS hundreds of babies across Ireland each year, and now the Human Milk Bank at the South West Acute Hospital has issued a fresh appeal for donor mums to help it continue its life-saving work. The only one of its kind on the island of Ireland, the team at the facility, which provides breast […]
Uncertain future for Fermanagh Lakeland Tourism staff
STAFF at Fermanagh Lakeland Tourism are facing an uncertain future following discussions with Fermanagh and Omagh District Council regarding the potential merger of tourism marketing services. The council is reportedly considering bringing the organisation’s functions in-house as part of a restructuring plan. The Fermanagh Herald understands that the council recently met with Fermanagh Lakeland Tourism […]
Win or bust for St Michael’s in MacRory knockout clash
THE stakes couldn’t be higher for St Michael’s as they face a must-win MacRory Cup knockout clash today (Wednesday) in Pearse Og Park, Armagh at 2pm. A bruising group stage campaign saw the Enniskillen school finish bottom of Section C, with three defeats from three leaving their dreams of MacRory glory this year hanging by […]
BREAKING: Fermanagh road closed after collision
FERMANAGH motorists are being encouraged to avoid the Mossfield Road in Irvinestown as the Police are at the scene of a traffic collision this morning (Wednesday). “Road users are advised that the Mossfield Road, Irvinestown, is closed in both directions due to a road traffic collision,” the Police statement read. “Diversions are in place. Please […]
Today’s weather forecast for Co Fermanagh
Today will see any early mist and fog gradually lift, leaving another dry, calm and bright day with wintry sunshine and a few patches of cloud. By evening, it will turn largely cloudy.
Today’s death notices for Co Fermanagh
The death has occurred of Mary McSherry (Nee Nagle) Late of 32 Castletown Road, Castletown, Monea, Enniskillen BT93 7AR. Peacefully 8th December 2024 at the Graan Abbey Nursing Care Home surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of Patrick and loving mother of Kieran (Patricia), Una Carolan (Pat), Fergus, Ronan (Ruth). will be sadly missed […]
Light shone in Enniskillen on campaign to protect women
A landmark building in Co Fermanagh has been lit up in support of a campaign highlighting violence against women. Enniskillen Castle is one of a number of buildings in the Fermanagh & Omagh District Council area lit up purple to support the campaign of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. Other buildings being illuminated in the local […]
Motorist doing 93mph on treacherous Fermanagh road
A driver was caught speeding at 93 miles per hour yesterday on an icy road in Co Fermanagh. Police officers were conducting speed checks along the A4 Belfast Road at Brookeborough early yesterday morning when they clocked the motorist driving at such a crazy speed for the conditions. However, they weren’t the one. During the […]