Today’s death notices for Co Fermanagh


The death has occurred of Katie Boyle, Follom Big, Roslea, Fermanagh, BT92 7LR. Peacefully in the loving care of the staff at Altnagelvin Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Pre-deceased by her husband Michael and her son Patrick. Reposing at her home from 8.00pm this evening (Friday) until removal on Monday morning at 10.15am to […]


Council centres closed as Storm Darragh hits Fermanagh


All council facilities will be closed tomorrow due to Storm Darragh. A yellow warning for wind and rain came into force at 3pm today, with the rain warning expiring at 12pm on Saturday. The wind warning will stay in place until 6am on Sunday. A Fermanagh and Omagh District Council spokesperson said: “Due to the […]


FIXTURES: Fermanagh hurlers to face Louth in opener


FERMANAGH will kick off their Allianz National Hurling League Division 4 campaign with a difficult away game against Louth on Saturday, January 25. Joe Baldwin’s side take on Longford in the second round, before hosting Monaghan in round three at Brewster Park on February 8. Fermanagh will again make the trip to Birmingham to take […]


Patrick Treacy to star at Kinawley buffet


LOCAL Country music star Patrick Treacy is set to entertain a large crowd who are expected to turn out to the Kinawley Community Centre for their much-anticipated Christmas Festive Buffet. Excitement is building in the locality ahead of the event on December 8, which will see a range of food and treats available by Florencecourt-based […]


Awards galore for Fermanagh hotel


THE Lough Erne Resort has said it’s “really privileged” after it won five top accolades at the prestigious and distinguished WeddingDates Awards which celebrates the best in the business. The Fermanagh resort finished first in five categories including Top Rated Wedding Venue in the UK, Top Wedding Venue in Northern Ireland and Top Wedding Venue […]


Housing Executive to invest in Fermanagh


THE Northern Ireland Housing Executive has pledged to spend £7.27 million on planned maintenance and stock improvements to houses across Fermanagh and Omagh next year. Representatives from the Housing Executive informed Fermanagh and Omagh District Council that local investment last year amounted to £60.65 million, with plans to increase the total. The pledge to spend […]


Enniskillen human milk bank seeks new donors


IT HELPS hundreds of babies across Ireland each year, and now the SWAH-based Human Milk Bank has issued a fresh appeal for donor mums to help it continue it’s life-saving work. The only one of its kind on the island of Ireland, the team at the Western Trust run facility, which provides breast milk to neonatal […]


Questions raised around Kelly Lynch’s death


THE family of Kelly Lynch, who died in March, have claimed “there’s a lot of discrepancies” in the investigation of her death after a review has been ordered by the Garda Commissioner. The body of Ms Lynch, a much-loved 23-year-old from Lisnaskea, was found in the Ulster Canal in Monaghan on St Patrick’s Day. Her body was found 30 […]


Fermanagh band ready for American tour


THE Tumbling Paddies have said they’re “super excited” for the coming year after they confirmed that they’re heading to America and Canada for what’s expected to be five sold-out night of gigs. The six-man band recently gave Irish ex-pats living in the States a special treat when they confirmed that they’ll be kicking off their tour […]


‘Future leaders’ celebrated at St Fanchea’s College


A COLLEGE in Enniskillen recently hosted its annual prizegiving, in what was a night of success, inspiration and celebration. Last Thursday evening, November 21, St Fanchea’s College invited the 2024 cohort of GCSE and A-Level students back to the school to mark their ‘fantastic’ achievements. Speaking at the event, former principal Mr Maurice Collins, who worked at […]