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 […]
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 […]
Fermanagh club mourns death of ‘wonderful’ Keith Becket
TRIBUTES have poured in following the death of the much-loved Keith Beckett who was remembered by a local club as an “extremely talented footballer.” “It is with great sadness that we have to inform everyone of the death of our former player, club captain, supporter, Keith Beckett,” a statement from Irvinestown Wanderers Football Club read. […]
Fermanagh mourns death of Mary McGoldrick
THE late Mary McGoldrick was remembered as a “special lady” after she passed away in her 101st year. One of the county’s oldest residents, Ms McGoldrick, a mother-of-four and popular member of the local community, passed away peacefully at her home in Derryrona Glebe in Belleek on Monday. Mulleek Community Centre remembered Ms McGoldrick in […]
Gardaí issue appeal over Kelly Lynch death
GARDAÍ have issued an appeal to the Fermanagh public for information on the death of Kelly Lynch. 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 on her way home from a night out […]
Fermanagh mourns death of popular businessman
THE county has been left saddened following the death of Robert Lloyd Samuel McCullagh who was a well-known businessman in Fermanagh. Mr McCullagh was the founder of McCullagh Machinery, on the outskirts of Enniskillen, along with his son, Lloyd. The business has been running steadily in the county since 1990. Formerly of Skea Hall in […]
Kelly Lynch’s mother’s quest for answers a year on
A YEAR has passed since the tragic death of Kelly Lynch, and her mother remains steadfast in her quest for answers. In a heartfelt appeal, she is urging anyone with information to come forward to help shed light on the circumstances surrounding her daughter’s passing. Julieanne Lynch has shared the current status of the investigation. […]
Tributes paid to ‘one of a kind’ Gemma McVeigh
THE Fermanagh community has been left deeply saddened following the death of much-loved nurse Gemma McVeigh who was remembered for her “infectious laughter” and “boundless energy.” Ms McVeigh passed away peacefully at the Palliative Care Unit at Omagh Hospital on Friday, following a long battle with illness, aged 44 years old. One of six children born […]
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 […]
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 […]