Today’s death notices for Co Fermanagh


The death has occurred of Alistair HATTON, 22nd December 2024, peacefully, at the South West Acute Hospital, Enniskillen. Alistair, late of Loane Drive, Chanterhill. A much loved husband of the late Angela, and a devoted father of Samantha, Wayne (Natalie) and Lesley (John). Also a dear brother of Pauline, and a very special grandfather of […]


Today’s death notices for Co Fermanagh


FLEMING –21st December 2024 (Suddenly) at the South West Acute Hospital Enniskillen. Simon-Peter late of 7 Killyreagh Road, Tamlaght Enniskillen, devoted son of Ivy and the late Joe, a much-loved brother of Paul (Kim), Mark (Georgina), Colin (Zoe) the late Sharon and Sonia, dearly loved uncle of Tristan, Aaron, Nathan, Amber, Andre, Courtney, Nicole, Jessica, […]


Special guests bring some festive fun to St Ronan’s


By Patrick McKiernan ST Ronan’s Primary and Nursery School in Lisnaskea capped off a fantastic year with a festive bonanza on Thursday, including a ‘Santa Mile’ and visits from Fermanagh Ladies captain Shannan McQuade, Pluto the St Kevin’s therapy dog, St Vincent de Paul’s local branch as well as the main man himself – Santa! […]


£88,000 funding boost for Fermanagh bands


By Niamh McGovern A LOCAL band is set to purchase new drums after benefiting from a recent £88,000 windfall aimed at supporting local bands across Fermanagh and South Tyrone. The funding, part of the Musical Instruments Fund facilitated by the Arts Council and Department for Community, was distributed to 12 bands in the area. Among […]


Parkinson’s campaigner Hughie Boyd passes away


The Enniskillen community is deeply saddened by the passing of Hughie Boyd, remembered as a ‘gentleman’ and a long-time campaigner for Parkinson’s disease. Formerly of Factory Road, Enniskillen, Mr Boyd passed away peacefully last week. In February 2016, Mr Boyd participated in a charity parachute jump at the Wild Geese Flying Club in Garvagh, Coleraine, with […]


Lisnaskea practice shakes up patient appointment system


LISNASKEA Medical Centre has announced a positive update aimed at improving the patient experience, with changes to its appointment system starting January 6, 2025. The practice will remove its current clinical triage system in the mornings. Patients will now be able to request appointments throughout the day, though urgent appointments will still be limited. The […]


Grant transforms Belleek with new community hub


SUPPORT is being brought to community groups and charitable organisations in Fermanagh following the announcement of £6.8 million in funding from The National Lottery Community Fund. The funding will be used for a range of projects, including bringing isolated people together to make connections, building skills to empower individuals, and supporting those in need over […]


GAA community mourns death of Oliver Courtney


THE GAA community in Fermanagh is mourning the sudden death of Oliver Courtney, a highly respected and beloved figure in local sport. A gifted sportsman, he represented the Fermanagh GAA inter-county team in the 1960s and early 1970s, consistently playing in midfield. Spending his early life in Lisnaskea, he quickly became a leading figure in […]