Gildernew holds no ‘rancour’ towards Sinn Féin


FORMER Fermanagh and South Tyrone MP Michelle Gildernew said she is “very grateful for the opportunities I got” after she confirmed that she has been removed from the Sinn Féin payroll. The 55-year-old is a veteran Sinn Féin politician, first securing election to Westminster in the Fermanagh and South Tyrone seat in 2001, when she […]


Skepticism over Fermanagh road repair figures


FIGURES showing Fermanagh roads have less defects than other parts of the North have been received with extreme skepticism locally, with concern the Roads Service is not recording the full extent of the county’s problems. A report delivered to the Fermanagh and Omagh District Council’s rural affairs committee provided a range of figures regarding defects and repairs on local […]


Today’s death notices for Co Fermanagh


Smith, 3rd June 2025, peacefully, at the South West Acute Hospital. Annabella Martha “Bella”, late of 4 New Houses, Clabby. A dearly loved sister of Ruby and a devoted aunt of Jacqueline (the late Gordon), William (Jenny), Daphne (Keith), the late Mervyn and their families. Family home strictly private please. Friends and neighbours are welcome […]


Fermanagh band release new single


THE Tumbling Paddies have taken another major step in their impressive career by releasing their single ‘Take Me Home’ which has gone down a treat with their local fan bas and followers. The six-man Fermanagh band, who have established themselves as one of the top groups on the island, confirmed that they’d been working on […]


Follow the yellow brick road to Irvinestown


THERE’S no place like home, and there’s certainly no place like Irvinestown, where plans are well underway for Fermanagh’s most famous festival. The annual Lady of the Lake celebrations return to the Fermanagh town this July, and the proceedings promise to be “bigger and better than ever” according to festival stalwart Joe Mahon. With a ‘wicked’ theme – paying tribute […]


Today’s death notices for Co Fermanagh


Smith, 3rd June 2025, peacefully, at the South West Acute Hospital. Annabella Martha “Bella”, late of 4 New Houses, Clabby. A dearly loved sister of Ruby and a devoted aunt of Jacqueline (the late Gordon), William (Jenny), Daphne (Keith), the late Mervyn and their families. Family home strictly private please. Friends and neighbours are welcome […]