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 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 […]


Today’s death notices for Co Fermanagh


The death has occurred of Elenor Emily (Nellie) BROWNLEE. 21st July 2025, peacefully, at the South West Acute Hospital, Enniskillen. Elenor Emily “Nellie”, late of 70 Loane Drive, Chanterhill. A much loved wife of the late Ronnie, and a devoted mother of Joan, Robert (the late Caroline), Derek, Jennifer (Kevin), Roy and Fiona (Phillip). Also […]


Fermanagh remembers ‘beloved’ GAA members


TRIBUTES have been paid across the GAA and sporting circles in the county following the death of three individuals of the one family today. A dark cloud has descended over Fermanagh after it was confirmed three people, a woman in her 40s and two children, have died following a shooting at a property on the […]


Fermanagh pays tribute to former principal Vic Outram
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FORMER principal Vic Outram, who passed away last week, has left behind a strong legacy of strength and leadership at the school he helped lay the foundations for. The Fermanagh community was left saddened following the news of the death of the highly esteemed former principal of Enniskillen High School. “It is with deep sadness and […]


Kelly Lynch’s family remain in the dark
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KELLY Lynch’s mother, Julieanne, has spoken of her ongoing frustration and heartbreak as she remains in the dark about the circumstances surrounding her daughter’s death. The body of Ms Lynch, a much-loved 23-year-old from Lisnaskea, was found in the Ulster Canal in Monaghan on St Patrick’s Day 2024. It has been reported that Ms Lynch was […]