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 […]
Curley set to showcase talents at trad school
BOHO accordion player Gary Curley will showcase his renowned talents this summer when he teaches many young people as part of a hugely popular Irish traditional music school in Donegal. The renowned Irish traditional musician, who performs in bars and pubs in Enniskillen, has been confirmed as a tutor at the ‘Ceol na Coille Summer […]
Dromore man worth £400m makes it on to latest Rich List
By Ciaran O’Neill A BUSINESSMAN from Dromore is a new entry on the Sunday Times Rich List. Derek Keys, the owner of Dromore-based Euro Auctions, is worth an estimated £400m, according to the paper’s prestigious list. This puts him at 312 of the 350 richest people in the UK. Euro Auctions is primarily involved in […]
Border native Humphreys rules out presidential election
MONAGHAN politician Heather Humphreys, who hails from close to the Fermanagh border, will not be in the running to replace President Michael D Higgins when Ireland goes to the polls in a presidential election later this year. The Drum woman, who served in the Fine Gael cabinet as a minister for over ten years and […]
Row over responsibility for road signs rolls on
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THE local Council has been told it is has the sole responsibility for erecting county boundary signs in Fermanagh. For many years now there has been concern that the county’s historic borders have been diminished by the creation of the Fermanagh and Omagh ‘supercouncil.’ Over the past decade, locals have lamented the loss of the ‘Fermanagh welcomes you naturally’ greetings […]
Fermanagh’s ‘Glór Tíre’ champion releases new song
DONAGH singer Patrick Treacy, who claimed the TG4 talent show title ‘Glór Tíre’, has taken another step in his career by releasing a new song, as his career goes from strength to strength. The Fermanagh talent has put his own unique twist on ‘The Hard Times Lovin’ Can Bring’, a song which was written by […]