Helen paints a love letter to Enniskillen
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A NEW painting of Enniskillen has captured hearts online, thanks to local artist and photographer Helen Shepherd, who reimagined the town through the eyes of Oscar Wilde’s The Happy Prince. Originally from Norfolk, Helen moved to Fermanagh nearly five years ago. “I swapped the broads and big skies for the loughs and rolling hills,” she […]

Harps to travel to Armagh after venue reversal drama
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DERRYGONNELLY ladies travel to Armagh tonight (Wednesday) to take on Clann Éireann after they lost home advantage following the postponement of their fixture. The Harps, who won the Fermanagh Senior Football Championship for the first time, were due to host Clann Eireann at Canon Maguire Park on Sunday. But the game was called off with […]

Bench erected to remember much-loved Fermanagh man
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By Thomas Maher LAST week, a bench bearing a plaque in memory of Gareth McKenna was unveiled, honouring one of Lisnaskea’s most familiar and much-loved faces. Gareth, who tragically passed away in November 2023, was a well-known and cherished figure in the town. Affectionately known as “Big G”, he was a gentle giant who could […]

Today’s death notices – Wednesday, October 22


READ, Elizabeth Maud 20th October 2025 (peacefully) at Silverdale Care Home, Castlederg, and formerly of Tullyhommon, Kesh. Elizabeth Maud, dearly loved wife of the late Bertie, much-loved mother of Thomas (Edwina), Margaret (Trevor), Malcolm (Wendy), Esther (Andrew), and Ruth (John). Devoted grandmother of Bronwyn (Robert), Aaron (Holly), Graeme (Megan), Matthew, Ben, Peter, Adam, and Emily, […]

Concern at Trust plans for SWAH engagement
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CONCERN is growing about Western Trust plans to return to a controversial public engagement process as part of its ‘vision’ for the future of the SWAH. Upon announcing the closure of the public consultation on the permanent removal of emergency general surgery from the Enniskillen hospital last week, the Trust vowed to ‘develop a clear […]

Touching tribute paid to the late Aaron ‘Lenny’ Leonard
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In a touching tribute to the late Aaron ‘Lenny’ Leonard, boxer Rhys Owens wore custom shorts with Aaron’s nickname proudly printed on the back during his recent fight. Owens made his professional debut at the much-anticipated Rumble In The Hills boxing event, which took place on Saturday night at the Aura Leisure Centre in Letterkenny. […]

Helen paint’s a love letter to Enniskillen
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A new painting of Enniskillen has captured hearts online, thanks to local artist and photographer Helen Shepherd, who reimagined the town through the eyes of Oscar Wilde’s The Happy Prince. Originally from Norfolk, Helen moved to Fermanagh nearly five years ago. “I swapped the broads and big skies for the loughs and rolling hills,” she […]

Fermanagh sanctuary faces closure without urgent help
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FERMANAGH’S largest and longest-established animal sanctuary is facing closure unless it receives urgent financial support. After more than three decades rescuing and rehoming abandoned dogs and cats, Bright Eyes Animal Sanctuary could be forced to shut its doors within four months due to rising costs. Volunteer Lindsey Peters, who gives more than 40 hours a […]

Enniskillen woman speaks out to break suicide stigma
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For most of her life, Enniskillen woman Cherry Ingram carried a grief that was rarely spoken about – not just because of its personal weight, but because of the silence society so often wraps around it. Her father, Gunnar Johansson, died by suicide on January 5, 1998. Cherry was just 18 months old. Now, 27 […]