A YOUNG Fermanagh woman is making her mark internationally after helping to establish a new Gaelic football team in France. She now has her sights firmly set on the GAA World Games this summer. Mairead Malone, originally from Irvinestown, has been living and working in Paris for more than three years. With a French mother […]
Why are so many bins in council area not being emptied?
FERMANAGH and Omagh District is to be asked to come up with a plan to address the number of missed bin collections in the local area. It is understood the council and councillors have been contacted by many local residents recently about their bins not being empty. The issue has got so bad that a […]
Missile debris lands on Boho teacher’s roof in Doha
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A Fermanagh teacher living in Doha has spoken of the “anxiety in the air” in the Middle East after debris from a missile landed on the roof of her apartment building this morning. Antonia Cameron (24), from Boho, is among a number of Fermanagh residents affected by the escalating conflict involving Iran, Israel and the […]
‘You can still see missiles flying overhead‘
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A FERMANAGH woman who lives just 20 minutes from a luxury Dubai hotel struck by an Iranian missile has described the past 24 hours as ‘very surreal’. Residents in Dubai and across the Middle East have been left shocked after a major conflict erupted between Iran, Israel and the United States. Leona McHugh, originally from […]
Today’s death notices – Sunday, March 1
Sean Kelly, 73 Station Road, Derryaghna, Letterbreen, Enniskillen BT74 9BJ Thursday 26th February 2026, suddenly and unexpectedly. Loving husband to Siobhan, father to Catherine (Adrian), Shannan, Michael (Cailin), Maria and Joanne and devoted grandfather to D’arcy and Casey. Brother of Jim (Carmel), Helen (Philip), Jackson (Scan), Eamon (Ursala), Colm (Una), Aidan (Nadiane), Pauline (Brendan), Maurice […]
Today’s death notices – Saturday, February 28
Sean Kelly, 73 Station Road, Derryaghna, Letterbreen, Enniskillen BT74 9BJ Thursday 26th February 2026, suddenly and unexpectedly. Loving husband to Siobhan, father to Catherine (Adrian), Shannan, Michael (Cailin), Maria and Joanne and devoted grandfather to D’arcy and Casey. May Sean’s Gentle Soul Rest In Peace. Funeral arrangements later. House private to family and close friends […]
60 years of growing for Fermanagh Gardening Society
JUST six people turned up at its first meeting 60 years ago. However, since then, the Fermanagh Gardening Society has grown into an important group for so many people. The impact of the society has been recognised at a special reception organised by Fermanagh and Omagh District Council to mark the 60th anniversary of its […]
Assembly bill will rule out fracking in Fermanagh
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The Executive has agreed to introduce legislation to permanently end petroleum exploration and licensing in the North.
SWAH emergency surgery a ‘red line’ on safety – UNISON
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UNISON warns removal of emergency general surgery at Enniskillen hospital threatens patient safety and regional equality.
Today’s death notices – Thursday, February 26
McGurk, Hugh. Peacefully at the South West Acute Hospital , Enniskillen , Co.Fermanagh . 24th Feb 2026. Late of 88 Drumbeggan Road , Drumcroohen, , Co.Fermanagh. Beloved husband of Ann (nee Duffy) , and a devoted father to Declan (Amy) . Pre deceased by his Brother Desmond . Hugh’s remains will repose at his late […]