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.
Today’s death notices – Wednesday, January 14
Sean Keenan R.I.P. (50 Castle Street, Irvinestown Co. Fermanagh) passed away peacefully 13th January 2026 surrounded by his loving family. Beloved partner of Jennifer, much loved father of Hugh, Joanne and John, cherished granddad and great granddad, loving brother of Lily, Margaret, Pat, Kate and the late Helen and Martin R.I.P. Sean will be reposing […]
Fermanagh community urged to ‘keep fighting’ for SWAH
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“Keep on shining the light, Fermanagh. Keep fighting the good fight. Time matters.”
SOAS hosts public meeting on SWAH in Enniskillen
Hundreds have turned out for the first meeting of 2026 by the Fermanagh group, which comes off the back of a busy year for the community campaign.
Trillick siblings making their mark on Irish pony scene
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From their first tentative outings at local shows to competing on some of the biggest stages in pony show jumping, the McBride siblings have built an impressive and inspiring success story. Lily (11), Rory (9) and Mary (8), from Trillick, have grown up immersed in ponies and competition, balancing school life with an extraordinary level […]
Rally star McShea ready for a big year
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Fermanagh’s first world rally champion has said the Craig Breen Foundation Prize will lead to “another incredibly exciting year” in motorsport, as his son continues to take the sport by storm. Monea man Niall McShea wrote his name into the history books in Australia in 2004 when he held off Scottish hotshot Alister McRea on the […]