Today’s death notices for Co Fermanagh


Kathleen Brereton (nee Leydon) 4th June 2025 R.I.P, Peacefully at the South West Acute Hospital, Enniskillen Co. Fermanagh. Formerly of Belleek and Grange Co. Sligo. Beloved mother of Mick (Yvonne) and George (Kate) much loved sister of Mick and the late Annie and Bridie R.I.P. Kathleen will be reposing at her son Mick’s residence, 19 […]

Council deliver trophy to family after man’s death


THE Council, which presented an award to the family of Hugh Maguire days after his death, two years after it was commissioned, said it “does not comment on individual employee matters”. Mr Maguire, a well-known and respected member of the Enniskillen community, worked as a Community Development Worker for Fermanagh and Omagh District Council until […]

Map draws attention to plight of Fermanagh in Famine


A MAP showing the population fall across Ireland during the years of the Great Famine, which has been widely shared on social media recently, highlights how Fermanagh was one of the worst affected areas in Ulster. The map, which appears to have been originally posted by roads expert Wesley Johnston and later on Wikipedia before going […]

Fr Gerry Comiskey in Rome for Pope Francis’ funeral


A WELL-KNOWN priest, who ministered in Fermanagh for more than 10 years, said it was “a very privileged moment” to witness Pope Francis’ final public appearance on Easter Sunday. Despite his ailing health, the pontiff appeared at St Peter’s Square on Sunday where he delivered his Easter blessing upon thousands of Catholics who watched on […]

Dublin must lead the way to ‘new Ireland’


THE IRISH government must lead the way to a border poll, and in creating a new Ireland that works everyone on the island, Fermanagh republicans were told on Sunday. Speaking at the annual Easter commemorations, held this year in Lisnaskea, former Fermanagh South Tyrone (FST) MP Michelle Gildernew hit out at “cruel cuts” by the British government, telling the  gathered crowd there was “a […]

Today’s death notices for Co Fermanagh


NEILL – 21st April 2025 (suddenly) at the South West Acute Hospital Enniskillen and late of 82 Rossorry Church Road Enniskillen. John Mervyn, dearly loved husband of the late Beatrice (Betty), much loved father of Angus (Thelma) and Carol (Kenny), devoted grandfather of Sophie (Gareth), Nathan (Chelsea) and Lee, devoted friend to Thelma’s daughters Jessica, […]