Today’s death notices for Co Fermanagh


The death has occurred of Alice Margaret Cavanagh. 17, Glenwood Gardens, Enniskillen BT74 7NA. Suddenly 3rd April 2025 at her home. Beloved sister of Mary-Jo (Patrick), Denis (Marian) and Gerry (Geraldine). Family Home Private Please. Alice will repose in Ballycassidy Funeral Home, 101, Killadeas Road, Enniskillen BT94 2ES on Wednesday 9th April from 5 – […]


Graham family to meet Stormont Ministers


THE parents of the late Neil Graham, who was killed while working on a tractor in a local garage, have called for a change in law which would “make a vast difference” for safety of mechanics. The 17-year-old from Garrison died following a workplace fatality which took place in Enniskillen on May 22, 2018. An inquest […]


world-famous sculptor installation coming to Fermanagh


A SCULPTURE by world-famous artist Sir Antony Gormley will return to Fermanagh this year, to celebrate the county’s connection with Nobel Prize-winning writer Samuel Beckett. The tree by Gormley, whose famous works include ‘Angel of the North’ in Gateshead, will be displayed at Little Dog Mountain and the Marble Arch Caves, as part of an […]


‘Now or never moment’ to tackle Brexit issues


THE Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has called on the Labour government to stand by its commitment to establish a “veterinary agreement to prevent unnecessary border checks,” in the post-Brexit world. UFU parliamentary officer Alexander Kinnear noted “it has been clear this past couple of months, that the government machine is picking up the pace on the matter […]


Announcement due on A32 road improvement


A MAJOR local roads project, that has been in the pipeline for over a decade now, may soon be given the green light. The A32 Cornamuck improvement scheme is a major part of a wider long-overdue plan to upgrade the main route from Enniskillen to Omagh. It will see around 1.5km of the stretch between Irvinestown and Dromore […]


Fermanagh prepares to celebrate VE Day


FERMANAGH is preparing to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day with a “community celebration for all.” A special programme of events is taking place in Enniskillen to mark the end of the Second World War in Europe, with the anniversary falling on May 8. These events have been designed to bring people of all ages and […]


Fermanagh fears over foot and mouth return


IT’S NOT just Fermanagh’s farmers fearing the possible return of foot and mouth disease, with  news of the return of the disease bringing back not-so-happy memories for many border residents over the age of 30. The government has issued another warning to farmers and animal keepers after last week it emerged three separate cases of […]


Today’s death notices for Co Fermanagh


BOYD nee McIlwrath– 4th April 2025 (peacefully) at the South West Acute Hospital, Enniskillen, late of 154 Tattynuckle Road, Fivemiletown and formerly of Cranhill, Fivemiletown, Laura Priscilla, beloved wife of the late Norman, dearly loved mother of Carol, Roberta, Lewis and Eric, a much-loved mother-in-law and dear grandmother to Scott (Sarah), Philip, Hannah (Glenn) Sarah, […]