WILLS – 14th January 2026, peacefully at Graan Abbey Care Home, Enniskillen, and formerly of Drumbawn, Enniskillen. Harold Samuel, devoted husband of Marilyn, dearly loved father of Daniel (Lynn), Trevor (Elizabeth), Sarah (Cormac) and Adam (Ola). Cherished grandfather of Leah, Alisha, Matthew, Isaac, Joshua, Naomi and Zoe, and dear brother of Malcolm, David, Trevor, Douglas, […]
Water quality improvements on the way for Lough Erne
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WATER quality in Fermanagh is set for a significant improvement thanks to a funding boost, with the Executive stating it is a ‘key priority’ this year. Major concerns have been raised over the state of the water quality in Fermanagh, with excess sewage visible to many residents in local loughs, with a high level of […]
Fermanagh parent hits out at school bus refusal
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A FERMANAGH father has raised concerns over the lack of school bus provision in rural areas, after his son’s application for Education Authority transport was refused. Local resident Robert Fletcher says the decision has forced him and his nine-year-old son to walk long distances along a busy and hazardous road to and from school. Robert’s son […]
Fermanagh patients facing end-of-life in poverty
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ONE-in-five Fermanagh patients are being forced to spend their last months of life worrying about money, shocking new figures have shown.
SOAS launch fundraiser to help cover legal costs
Save Our Acute Services (SOAS) has launched a Go Fund Me page to help cover costs of legal action they are taking against the Western Trust.
Today’s death notices – Thursday, January 15
Mark Flanagan, 28 Derryhooly Road, Derrylin, Co Fermanagh BT92 9ET, 13th January 2026, unexpectedly. Loving husband of Annemarie (nee Mohan) and dear father of Abbie, Sean, Ellie and Lucy. Beloved son of Eileen and the late Eamon RIP and brother of Gareth (Fiona). Funeral arrangements to follow. House strictly private in the meantime. Deeply regretted […]
Surprising Fermanagh link to famous murders revealed
A FERMANAGH hero and his role in one of the most infamous chapters in Australian history it to be explored in a talk in Enniskillen this week. Sligo author and history enthusiast Michael O’Connor will host a presentation on Edward “Ned” Kelly at Fermanagh House this Friday, January 16 at 7.30pm. The presentation will focus on the murder of three […]
Rates plea from Fermanagh businesses to local council
LOCAL councillors have been urged not to increase local business rates any higher, ahead of next month’s annual meeting on the issue. Last year local traders faced yet another hike, of 3.76 per-cent, coming after years of previous hikes. In total, over the past five years, the Fermanagh and Omagh District Council has raised business […]
FOI reveals £40k cost of SWAH surgery consultation
The conslutation on the future of emergency general surgery at the Enniskillen hospital was paused then eventually closed in October due to ‘flaws’.
Over 2,000 attacks on Western Trust staff in a year
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Health staff in the Western Trust area were were physically assaulted 1,769 times and verbally abused 390 times in the last year.