EMERSON, Anne Teresa, 18th January 2026, peacefully at the South West Acute Hospital and late of Drumawill Park, Enniskillen. Anne Teresa, dearly loved wife of Cecil, devoted mother of Linda (Ferdi), Gillian, and Heather (Neil), and a cherished grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and aunt. House strictly private, please. Friends and neighbours are welcome to call and […]
Irvinestown mourns loss of ‘true gentleman’ Martin
THE LATE Martin McGuigan has been remembered as a ‘one of life’s true gentlemen’ as the Irvinestown community mourns the death of the much-loved community man. Formerly of Townhill Park, Irvinestown, he passed away on Saturday, January 17, peacefully at the South West Acute Hospital, Enniskillen, surrounded by his loving family. Mr McGuigan was a […]
Council to host special meeting for rates decisions
FERMANAGH and Omagh District Council will host a special meeting on February 5 to approve its expenditure plans for the next year. During the meeting, councillor will strike rates for domestic and non-domestic properties for the 2026/27 financial year. This will decide how much householders and businesses will pay in rates to the council in […]
Enniskillen Royal boys book their place in last four
Medallion Shield Quarter-Final Enniskillen Royal 7 Grosvenor Grammar 3 ENNISKILLEN Royal Grammar School’s Medallion side booked their place in the Medallion Shield quarter-finals for the first time in eight years with a hard-fought 7-3 victory over Grosvenor Grammar School. Enniskillen Royal started brightly, piling early pressure on the Grosvenor defence and playing much of the […]
Assembly backs all-island paediatric pathology plan
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A RECENT assembly vote has approved Sinn Féin’s motion calling for all-island collaboration on paediatric pathology services. MP Pat Cullen has described the move as a crucial step toward ending a distressing situation for bereaved families in the North. In recent years, post-mortem examinations on infants and children in the North have had to be […]
Hutchins bags brace for Ballinamallard in Junior Cup
fonaCAB Craig Stanfield Junior Cup Ballinamallard Utd Res5Newry Celtic0 By Aaron Hassard Ballinamallard Reserves boss Ally Irwin praised his side’s “professionalism” as the Mallards marched into the last 16 of the Junior Cup following a resounding 5-0 win over Carnbane League side Newry Celtic. Adam Cathcart opened the scoring, before debutante Ronan Hutchins netted the first of […]
Fermanagh woman woman appointed to top role with Aviva
A FIVEMILETOWN woman, who has worked in the general insurance sector for over two decades, has been appointed to a top role within Aviva Insurance. Aviva Insurance Ireland DAC, one of the top insurance brokers on the island, has recently confirmed that Sharon Slack has been appointed as their Head of Training, Commercial Lines. The […]
Advice service helping Fermanagh people with cancer
COMMUNITY Advice Fermanagh works closely with organisations in the local community including from local Cancer charities. Based in Enniskillen, the organisation offers free, confidential, and impartial advice across a wide range of areas, including debt, housing, employment, and consumer issues. They also carry out Benefit Entitlement Checks and assist with completing forms, ensuring people receive the […]
Financial advice for Fermanagh cancer patients
FOUNDER of SWELL, an Enniskillen-based charity that supports cancer sufferers and their families, has spoken openly about the financial strain that can follow a cancer diagnosis. Genevieve Irvine also highlighted how critical illness insurance helped protect her family during the most difficult time of her life. Genevieve was diagnosed in 2015 with a rare form of […]
Concerns over staffing at new Lisnaskea Health centre
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CONCERNS were raised at a meeting of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council last Tuesday over the lack of clarity surrounding staffing plans for the proposed Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) at the new Lisnaskea Health Centre. Work is progressing on the long-awaited new facility in the town, with the first sod turned on the construction site this […]