A paraglider has crashed into the roof of a hotel in Co Fermanagh. The incident happened at the Lough Erne Resort near Enniskillen earlier today. Emergency services were quickly on the scene to try and rescue the paraglider from the roof of the building. In a statement on their Facebook page earlier today, a spokesperson […]
Today’s death notices – Sunday, December 28
Linda McCaffrey (née McHugh), No 5 Newbridge Road, Lisnaskea, Co. Fermanagh, died Saturday 27th December 2025 peacefully in Gortacharn Nursing Home, Lisnaskea surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late Stevie (Stephen), devoted mother to Paul (Gordana), Lorraine Cleary (Joe), Stephen (Lisa), Aileen Porter (Mark) and Darren. Loving sister of Chrissie Carney (Eamon). […]
Kesh top the tree with all to play for in F&W league
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FERMANAGH & WESTERN FOOTBALL LEAGUE By Jonathan Hogan NFC KESH enter the Christmas break in fine fettle, topping Division One in a landmark year for the club. This season marks their 50th anniversary, celebrated with a civic reception from Fermanagh and Omagh District Council earlier this month, and there is a real eagerness at the […]
Oisin remembered with walkway at Fermanagh GAA club
A LARGE crowd turned out to Belcoo O’Rahilly’s GAA club on Sunday (December 21) for the official opening of a walkway in memory of their much-loved member Oisin McGrath. In 2015, the county was rocked when Oisin McGrath, pictured below, a Year 9 student at St Michael’s College and a talented sportsman, tragically died. To […]
€2.3 million cash boost for cross-border communities
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COMMUNITIES across Fermanagh and Monaghan are set to benefit from a major funding boost, as over €2.3 million has been secured to support a new cross-border initiative designed to strengthen neighbourhood resilience. Fermanagh and Omagh District Council, in partnership with Monaghan County Council, The Executive Office and the Office of Emergency Planning, has secured over […]
Today’s death notices – Saturday, December 27
Pat (Paddy) Melarkey, Lurganboy, Newtownbutler, Co. Fermanagh. Died Friday 26th December 2025 peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. Son of the late Arthur and Alice (R.I.P.). Predeceased by his beloved wife Tina (née Meehan) and his son Ronan (R.I.P.). Dearly loved father to Emmlyn (Avril) and Stephanie (Mathew). Devoted grandfather to Sienna. Loving […]
Business unites with health team to bring joy
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A FERMANAGH business has teamed up with local health staff to support families across the community have a happy Christmas. As part of a major appeal over recent weeks, Monaghan Brothers transformed its Lisnaskea showroom into Santa’s grotto. Thanks to the generosity of local people, toys, games, vouchers and gift sets poured in, filling the flatbeds of three Isuzu […]
Hero dog Polly leaves SWAH staff paws-itively inspired
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STAFF at South West Acute Hospital recently enjoyed a very special and heart-warming visit, as an extraordinary four-legged hero paid a visit to the cardiology department. The remarkable canine ‘Polly’ the Golden Retriever, from Ballinamallard has been crowned a ‘Hero Dog’ by the British Heart Foundation, as it was her bark in the middle of […]
Today’s death notices – Friday, December 26
JONES – 24th December 2025 (peacefully) at the South West Acute Hospital, Enniskillen and late of Main Street, Tempo. Edwin James, devoted husband of the late Laura, dearly loved father of Karen, Samantha (Stephen), Roy (Carrie) and Oliver (Tracy). A dear grandfather of Henry, Anna, Isaac, Dylan, Michael and brother of Sadie. House strictly private […]
First Minister shares Christmas joy at Clogher school
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By Alan Rodgers THERE was a warm, festive glow in the Clogher Valley on Thursday as pupils of St Macartan’s Primary School gave the First Minister, Michelle O’Neill, a heartwarming Christmas reception to remember. As blustery showers cleared, students formed a guard of honour to welcome the leader. Inside, the seasonal spirit continued with a cup […]