AN outpouring of grief has been expressed throughout Fermanagh following the death of much-loved Stephen McCarthy, who passed away following a battle with illness. The 25-year-old died peacefully at the South West Acute Hospital on Tuesday (January 28). Stephen has been described as “a bright, articulate young man with a hunger for life” by his auntie Fiona McCarthy. […]
Shock at death of young Enniskillen runner in Glasgow
There has been widespread sadness across Fermanagh and beyond folllowing the death of Aaron Johnston.
Tributes to Lisnaskea man Noel McCaffrey
Tributes have been pouring in from around Fermanagh for GAA man Noel, who has been described as “a great character.”
Fermanagh border community shocked after man killed
THE Fermanagh border community has been left shocked following the death of a man, believed to be aged in his 60s, who died following a workplace accident in Ballyshannon today. The Emergency Services were called to the scene of an accident which occurred at a premises at Lisahully in Ballyshannon today (Wednesday). A man was […]
Today’s death notices for Co Fermanagh
Noel McCaffrey, Newbridge Road Lisnaskea, Co. Fermanagh. Died Tuesday 21st January 2025, peacefully in hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of the late Betty (R.I.P) and loving father to Anthony, Ciaran (Orla) and Fiona Cox (Findan). A dear brother of Collie, Brian, Willie, Mary, Sheena and Majella. Predeceased by his siblings Philomena Brady, […]
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 […]
Fermanagh boating victim remembered 50 years on
By Niamh McGovern A FERMANAGH man who was killed in one of Donegal’s ‘worst ever sea disasters’, was remembered at a 50th anniversary Mass last week. Large crowds gathered at St Columba’s Church, Burtonport on Tuesday (January 7), to mark exactly 50 years since the crew of the Evelyn Marie tragically lost their lives when their fishing […]
Fr Gary on death of his mother and health struggles
FR Gary Donegan has experienced a difficult 12 months following the complete loss of vision in his right eye and the death of his mother, Christina, just days into 2025. The 60-year-old Newtownbutler priest, who suffered a bleed in his eye in late 2023, underwent four extensive operations but has now lost all sight in his […]
Lisbellaw Utd mourns loss of founding members
LISBELLAW United Football Club is deeply saddened by the passing of Mervyn Gamble and Raymond James O’Donnell, both of whom were founding members of the local soccer club. Mervyn Gamble, formerly of Faughard in Lisbellaw, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family. He was one of the founding members of the club in 1958 and […]
Fermanagh pays tribute to GAA referee John Murphy
THE Derrygonnelly and Fermanagh community has united in grief following the death of well-known GAA referee and father-of-three, John Murphy, who passed away on New Year’s Eve after a battle with cancer. Formerly of Rosnarick Close in Derrygonnelly and more recently of Rossview in Lisnaskea, Mr. Murphy died in the Palliative Care Unit in Omagh. […]