BROWNE – 21st January 2026 Peacefully at Altnagelvin Area Hospital and late of 25 Monalla Road, Ballinamallard. David Nathaniel, devoted husband of Yvette; dearly loved father of Niall (Sarah), Denzil (Martha) and Catriona (Ryan). A much-loved grandfather of Olive, Maya, Alodie, Leo and Shea, and dear brother of Mary, Jim, William and the late John. […]
Irish unity group to engage with unionist organisation
A NEW group set up by Fermanagh and Omagh District Council to explore the benefits of Irish unity is to extend an invitation to meet a unionist research group. The Irish Unity Working Group is seeking to carry out research, events and engagement in relation to the role that could be played by local government […]
SOAS welcomes expansion of elective surgery at SWAH
HOSPITAL campaign group Save Our Acute Services (SOAS) has welcomed a series of announcements about increased elective procedures being conducted at South West Acute Hospital. A spokesperson for the group said, “While the decision does not address the three-year-long withdrawal of emergency surgery from the hospital, it will mean that elective surgery – where patients […]
Western Trust responds to SOAS roadmap for SWAH
The Western Trust has issued a lengthy statement this evening on the SOAS roadmap for SWAH services.
Report published following Enniskillen health event
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A report has been published on the discussion of ‘Delivering Rural Health & Care in a New Ireland’ which took place in Enniskillen Westville Hotel on November 26. It is part of Sinn Féin’s Commission on the Future of Ireland programme, with a number of events taken place across the county. […]
Irvinestown mourns ‘one in a million’ Angela Maguire
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THE LATE Angela Maguire (née McElholm) has been remembered as someone who was ‘one in a million’ and someone who brought laughter to those around her, as the Irvinestown community mourns the death of the devoted grandmother. Formerly of Main Street, Irvinestown, she passed away peacefully at her late residence last Wednesday (January 21). A wave […]
‘Optimistic change’ for leadership of UUP
IT IS understood Fermanagh woman Diana Armstrong MLA will be the next deputy leader of the Ulster Unionist Party. Ms Armstrong, who is the daughter of former UUP leader Harry West, announced she was standing for the position earlier this month. It is now expected she will be officially ratified in to office on January […]
Today’s death notices – Thursday, January 22
The death has occurred of the late Bridget Carleton (nee Corrigan) (Rest in peace) peacefully at the South West Acute Hospital, Enniskillen surrounded by her loving family. 19 January 2026. Beloved wife of the late Frank (R.I.P) and loving mother to Gerald (Ellen), Frank (Barbara), Mary (Matt), Anne (Raymond), John and the late Philip (R.I.P) […]
Fermanagh house prices rise by over 11 per-cent
Rent has also increased in Fermanagh and Omagh, now standing at an average £716 per month
Fermanagh man McGovern appointed coach at Celtic FC
ENNISKILLEN man Michael McGovern is set to return to Celtic FC where he’ll be working as a goalkeeping coach at his former club. McGovern, who joined Celtic in July 2001 from his boyhood club Enniskillen Town United, is set to work with the B Team and First Team. The Fermanagh man will play a key […]