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 […]
Emergency services attend sudden death in Belleek
There has been sadness in the Fermanagh village today.
Fermanagh couple dies just days apart from each other
After almost six decades of marraige, husband passes away on day of wife’s funeral
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, […]
Fermanagh book of condolences opened for Pope Francis
Fermanagh and Omagh Council has opened the book of condolences to offer locals a chance to pay their respects to Pope Francis.
Farmer died after being attacked by bull, inquest finds
AN inquest into the death of 81-year-old retired Dromore farmer Harold Gilmore found that his death was caused by trampling most likely caused by a bull. Mr Gilmore died on July 20 of last year in a field close to his home, which he owned but was rented out on the Fintona Road, Dromore. It […]
Questions raised over ‘DNR’ order at SWAH
A mother has revealed how a ‘Do Not Resuscitate’ (DNR) order was placed her daugther at the Enniskillen hospital without her knowledge or consent.