A LOCAL charity has expressed its thanks to the Derrygonnelly and extended community who raised over £3200 in memory of one of its much-loved residents. Formerly of Sillees Grove in Derrygonnelly, Eileen Watters, a respected and popular member of the community, passed away in July 2025. Ms Watters was an active member of the Derrygonnelly community […]
Today’s death notices – Wednesday, February 4
Patrick (Pat) Dooris, late of 93 Cornagrade Road, Enniskillen, BT74 6DX, passed away peacefully on 3rd February 2026 at South West Acute Hospital, Enniskillen. Loving son of the late Phil and Kathleen Dooris and dearly loved brother of the late Sr Kathleen. Sadly missed by his brother Brian, sisters Olive, Tracy, Pam and Freda, sister-in-law […]
Roscommon fight back for share of the spoils in Tempo
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LIDL NFL DIVISION THREE ROUND TWO Fermanagh 4-08 Roscommon 3-11 By Martin McBrien FOR the second week in a row, Fermanagh ladies were denied a first league win by an added time free, as Roscommon staged a late comeback. But this time around in Tempo, their frustration was certainly tempered by sheer relief at the […]
Fermanagh Women’s Aid to merge with Omagh
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“Women and children will continue to receive the same high-quality support from the staff teams they know and trust.”
Today’s death notices – Tuesday, February 3
Marie Hanna (née Shannon), Carrickapolin Road, Brookborough, Co. Fermanagh. Marie passed away today 31st January 2026 peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family. Loving daughter of the late Mary Alice and Frank Shannon. (R.I.P.) Beloved wife of Owen and loving mother of Rosemary Rogan (Peter), Bernadette McGoldrick (Patrick), Andrew (Lindsey), Paul (Roisin), and Catherine. […]
Deputy UUP leader wants to see more women in politics
THE NEW deputy leader of the Ulster Unionist Party is calling for more women to enter politics. Fermanagh and South Tyrone MLA Diana Armstrong, who was officially appointed party deputy leader on Saturday, said she is “doing this for the women calling after.” She was ratified alongside Jon Burrows, who is to take the seat […]
End of an era at Enniskillen Castle café
The caterer at Enniskillen Castle café has served notice of their intention to cease trading and the final operating day will be this Saturday. Fermanagh and Omagh District Council, which owns the café premises, is expected to seek a new tenant for the business. Current tenant, Charlie Oldcroft, said today, “Unfortunately for a while we […]
Major resurfacing on A32 to begin this week
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PART of the main Enniskillen to Omagh road will be closed for the next two weeks as major resurfacing works get underway. The £450,000 project on the A32 began on Monday this week, and starting the Mossfield Road at Sidaire and running between the Drumbulcan Road and Makenny Road. The proposed road scheme will include full width […]
Enniskillen romp to Women’s Ulster Junior Cup Final
Women’s Ulster Junior Cup Ballynahinch 5 Enniskillen 56 ENNISKILLEN Women’s rugby team continued to prove they’re a dominant force in the sport after they booked their place in the final of the Ulster Junior Cup. In great conditions at Ballynahinch, Skins started the game strong. Alex Kernaghan made ground before Lucy Thompson broke through, putting […]
Devenish Island bought by David Mahon
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Devenish Island on Lower Lough Erne has been sold, with the purchaser revealed as David Mahon, a prominent local businessman and a senior member of the Orange Order. Mr. Mahon is a well-known figure serving as the current County Grandmaster for Donegal and his son, also named David Mahon, is a Democratic Unionist Party councillor […]