A special road safety event is being held in Fermanagh next month. Belnaleck GAA club is organising the event in partnership with frontline emergency service professionals and the Road Victim Support group. The Road Safety Roadshow, which is aimed at learner and young drivers aged 17–24, will be held on Saturday, March 7, at 1pm […]
Today’s death notices – Friday, February 20
JOHNSTON, Shirley Nixon. 17th February 2026, peacefully surrounded by her loving family at the South West Acute Hospital, Enniskillen, and late of Culkey Post Office, Culkey, Enniskillen. Shirley Nixon, devoted wife of the late Ivor, beloved mother of Gordon (Mary), Mervyn (Paula), Geoffrey (Claire), Gary (Wilma) and Niall (Joy), dearly loved grandmother and sister of […]
Today’s death notices – Thursday, February 19
CADDEN, Stanley Robert February 17, 2026 peacefully at Omagh Hospital. Stanley Robert. Late of 41 Fortview Park, Kesh, Co Fermanagh. Beloved Husband of the late Geraldine (and former Wife Kitty) and dear father of Trevor, Lorraine and Natasha. Funeral from his late home on Friday at 1.30pm for service in Magheracross Parish Church, Ballinamallard at […]
Victim speaks out after terrifying attack in Knocks
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A RURAL Fermanagh community has said ‘nobody feels safe’ after a man was beaten and restrained with cable ties during a recent burglary at his home. More than 150 residents packed into an impromptu meeting at the Knocks Hall amid mounting concern over a spate of thefts in the area. The victim, who wishes to remain […]
Today’s death notices – Wednesday, February 18
McGarry, Kevin, Maguiresbridge, Co Fermanagh, formerly of 45 Gardiners Cross, Maguiresbridge, BT94 4PY, died peacefully in the South-West Acute Hospital on Monday 16th February 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Bernadette, treasured father of Shauna Kelly (Leonard), Kevin (Fiona), Brendan, Declan (Bernadette), Cathal (Martina) and John-Paul (Leah). Loving and devoted grandfather of […]
Listed building status for famous Fermanagh bridge
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A well-known Fermanagh bridge has been given listed building status. It means Galloon Bridge in Newtownbutler is now protected by special planning laws which aim to preserve historic buildings and monuments. Set in the lakelands of Upper Lough Erne, the bridge at Galloon dates was opened in 1931 and is a good example of early […]
Today’s death notices – Tuesday, February 17
GINN, February 13, 2026 suddenly at his home 12 Corlaught Road, Lack, Co Fermanagh. Crozier. Beloved Husband of Susan and dear father of Trevor (Glenda, Sophie and Henry), Pamela (Lee) and Raymond (Heather and Aaron). Beloved brother of Margaret, Barbara, Gladys and the late Eddie, Robert and William. Funeral from his late home on Tuesday […]
Ballinamallard to the ‘four’ at Wilgar Park
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Dundela 1 Ballinamallard United 4 BALLINAMALLARD United scored four times in the second half to run out comfortable winners over Dundela at Wilgar Park as the Mallards picked up their first three points in four games. Goals by Daniel Barker, James McGrath, Michael Clifford and Ryan Morris secured an eighth win of the season for […]
Renewed call for 24/7 thrombectomy in the North
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RENEWED calls have been made for the urgent introduction of a full-time thrombectomy service in the North amid concerns that limited operating hours are putting stroke patients at risk. A thrombectomy is a specialist medical procedure used to remove a blood clot from a blood vessel. When a clot blocks blood flow to the brain, […]
Council to retain staff for waste management roles
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EIGHT additional staff, employed for the first time to assist with Fermanagh and Omagh District Council’s waste management work during the 2025/2026 financial year, are to be retained in their roles for the coming 12 months. Waste collection has been a key issue over the past year, with many residents raising complaints about brown and […]