THE MARBLE Arch Caves is set to celebrate four decades of welcoming visitors from near and far. Formed hundreds of thousands of years ago, the cave system we know today was first explored by French speleologist Edouard Martel 130 years ago. However, it’s only been opened to visitors for the past 40 years. This year marks the anniversary […]
Celebrating the Clones man who wrote the NZ anthem
THE LINKS between Ulster and New Zealand are to be celebrated, with the local man who wrote the Kiwi national anthem due to be front and centre. Thomas Bracken hailed from Clones, just a few hundred metres from the Fermanagh border. The son of a postmaster, he was born in December 1843, and was sent to Australia at […]
Fermanagh school’s final push for football pitch
A DERRYLIN primary school is just £14,000 away from building a vital 3G sports pitch to benefit pupils and the entire local community. St. Ninnidh’s Primary School Derrylin have until the June 5 to fundraiser their final amount. Since October 2022, staff, parents and the wider community have been working tirelessly to transform the school’s […]
Council deliver trophy to family after man’s death
THE Council, which presented an award to the family of Hugh Maguire days after his death, two years after it was commissioned, said it “does not comment on individual employee matters”. Mr Maguire, a well-known and respected member of the Enniskillen community, worked as a Community Development Worker for Fermanagh and Omagh District Council until […]
Today’s weather forecast for Co Fermanagh
Today will start dry with sunny spells. However, cloud will soon thicken, bringing a few spells of light rain. Towards the evening, a band of heavy, persistent rain will move in. Turning windy.
Today’s death notices for Co Fermanagh
The death has occurred of David LEWSLEY. 30th May 2025. Late of 7 Lisgoole Park, Enniskillen. Dearly loved husband of the late Jane. Dear brother of John (Patricia), Paul, Dorothy Williamson and the late Mary. Deeply regretted by his nieces, nephews and the extended family circle. David will repose at John McKeegan funeral home from […]
Today’s weather forecast for Co Fermanagh
Today will start overcast with heavy rain. The rain will soon clear eastwards, revealing sunny spells, yet scattered showers are expected to move in from the north-west throughout the day. Windy.
Today’s death notices for Co Fermanagh
Vera O’Connor (nee McGovern), County Care Home Enniskillen, (and formerly) Millverne Care Home Enniskillen, and The Fold Lisnaskea, Co Fermanagh. Died Friday 30th May, peacefully. Daughter of the late James and Maryann McGovern. Beloved wife of the late Desmond (Des, R.I.P) and predeceased by her 13 brothers and sisters. Vera will repose at Swift and […]
Today’s weather forecast for Co Fermanagh
Today will become windy with a band of cloud and showery rain spreading eastwards. Local risk of thunder. Later in the day, this will clear away, leaving it dry with sunny spells. A cooler day.
Women ‘more likely to live in poverty’
FEMALES in Fermanagh are more likely to experience poverty than local males as the economic challenges of running a household and the cost of living crisis continues to rip through the county. Prior to Christmas, it was reported that residents and families in Fermanagh were grappling with a serious poverty crisis, with the district recording […]