FERMANAGH and Omagh has the highest number of defibrillators per capita of any council area in the North. To mark Heart Month in February, a study by defibshop revealed there are 27 defibrillators per capita across the district, compared to a Northern Ireland average of 21.34. Explaining the data, Kerry Fairhurst from defibshop congratulated the […]
Fermanagh libraries host discussions about death
LIBRARIES across Fermanagh are supporting people to have difficult but important conversations about death, dying and bereavement. The Death Positive Libraries initiative is a partnership between Compassionate Communities NI and Libraries NI. It aims to reduce the stigma around discussing advanced illness, caregiving, death and loss. In Fermanagh, dedicated Death Positive collections are available at […]
Money talk event aims to support Fermanagh GAA clubs
A special event has been held to advise GAA clubs in Fermanagh how they can increase their income. Given the voluntary nature of the GAA, clubs rely on fundraising efforts and grant applications for their financial stability. In a bid to support clubs, Fermanagh GAA last night organised a ‘Funding for the Future’ seminar at […]
£4,000 raised in memory of former Fermanagh chef
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THE Oldcroft family have thanked the community for their ‘amazing kindness and generosity’ after £4000 was raised for a leading charity, in memory of the much-loved Christopher Oldcroft. In August 2024, the county was stunned when the respected Mr Oldcroft, who was the head chef of The Moorings Restaurant in Bellanaleck, died unexpectedly, aged 35 […]
Community turns out in force in memory of Jamie
TRACTORS from across the county rolled into Derrygonnelly on Sunday afternoon for a special memorial run in honour of the late Jamie Thompson. The annual Jamie Thompson Memorial Tractor Run, held in memory of the father-of-one who passed away suddenly in October 2023, returned bigger than ever this year, with a large convoy of tractors […]
Today’s death notices – Tuesday, February 24
Connolly Funeral Directors regret to announce that the death has occurred of Josephine (Josie) Tierney, 14 Mullinahinch Road, Tattenbar, Roslea, Co Fermanagh BT92 7QG peacefully in the loving care of family in S.W.A.H. May Josie’s gentle soul rest in eternal peace. Predeceased by her husband Michael, daughter-in-law Lynn, brothers-in-law Packie and Tom. A dearly beloved […]
Fermanagh police criticise ‘checkpoint warning’ groups
POLICE in Fermanagh have criticised social media groups which warn motorists about speeding and drink-driving checkpoints. A spokesperson for the PSNI’s Fermanagh and Omagh district said they have been ‘hearing a lot’ recently about groups on Facebook and Whatsapp which warn drivers about checkpoints in the local area. “You might think ‘sure what’s the harm?’, […]
Stories wanted as Fermanagh hall prepares for big event
PLANS are underway to celebrate the 100th anniversary of a much-loved community hall in Fermanagh. Cavanacarragh Hall has been at the heart of the local community for generations and 2027 marks 100 years since the hall first opened. As part of the celebrations, organisers want to hear the stories of people’s connections to the hall. […]
Today’s death notices – Monday, February 23
Connolly Funeral Directors regret to announce that the death has occurred of Josephine (Josie) Tierney, 14 Mullinahinch Road, Tattenbar, Roslea, Co Fermanagh BT92 7QG peacefully in the loving care of family in S.W.A.H. May Josie’s gentle soul rest in eternal peace. Predeceased by her husband Michael, daughter-in-law Lynn, brothers-in-law Packie and Tom. A dearly beloved […]
Today’s death notices – Saturday, February 21
GRAHAM, Elizabeth Sophia (Lily) 19th February 2026, peacefully, surrounded by her loving family at the South West Acute Hospital, Enniskillen, and late of Innishroosk Road, Ballindarragh, Lisnaskea. Elizabeth Sophia (Lily), devoted wife of Vernal, beloved mother of David (Melanie), Arnold (Karen), Emily (Nigel) and Ian (Lesley), and a dearly loved grandmother of Alec, Lewis, Elliott, […]