The sudden death has occurred of Aaron Joseph Leonard, 23rd July 2025, Sligo Line, The Point, Letterbreen, Co. Fermanagh. Beloved son of John and Mary and loving brother to Oisin. He will be forever missed by all his aunts and uncles: Ann Fitzpatrick (Peter), Catherine Maguire (Michael), Joe Harkin, James (Nuala), Tom (Irene), Eamon (Deirdre), […]
Today’s weather forecast for Co Fermanagh
This morning will start cloudy with the odd spot of light rain, but it will soon turn dry with plenty of sunny spells developing through the rest of the day.
Support for those affected by Maguiresbridge tragedy
The Western Trust has shared resources for parents, carers and all those affected by yesterdays tragedy. “We are deeply saddened by the events that occurred in Maguiresbridge yesterday and wish to extend our sympathies to the extended Families, friends and local community,” a spokesperson from the Western Trust said. “The Trust is working […]
Vigil in Maguiresbridge for Vanessa, Sara and James
A community vigil will take place tomorrow, Friday 25 July, in the grounds of Maguiresbridge Primary School to honour the victims of Wednesday’s fatal shooting. Local residents are expected to gather in solidarity to remember those who lost their lives in the tragic incident. “The Village Rural Development Association’ feel it is important that our […]
Women’s Aid responds to Maguiresbridge tragedy
Woman’s aid have realised a statement following the deaths of Vanessa Whyte and her two children Sara and James in Maguiresbridge yesterday. In a statement released this afternoon, Woman’s Aid NI expressed its “deepest sympathies and heartfelt sorrow” to the loved ones of Vanessa, Sara and James. “To the wider Fermanagh community, please know we […]
Mother urges action as CAMHS waiting times soar
Premium
A LOCAL mother has branded her daughter’s long wait for a mental health assessment as “cruel.” The mother, who wishes to remain anonymous to protect her daughter’s privacy, has now called on the Western Trust to take immediate action to meet the recommended nine-week timeframe for its Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS). The local woman […]
Police renew appeal on Maguiresbridge shooting
THE PSNI has renewed their appeal for information following yesterday’s shooting in Maguiresbridge. Police have officially named the deceased. The three family members who died were Vanessa Whyte, who was 45 years old, and her children, Sara Rutledge, aged 13, and James Rutledge, aged 14. Detective Chief Inspector Neil McGuinness said: “Today, our thoughts remain […]
Fermanagh businesses ‘heartbroken’ after flood damage
Premium
WHILE most local businesses managed to escape serious damage in Sunday’s flash flooding, others were sadly not so lucky. Enniskillen was one of the areas to face the worst of the deluge. In the area around Belmore Street, for example, which was submerged in several feet of water for a time, some premises suffered minor water damage. Elsewhere, […]
Mum and children killed in Fermanagh shooting named
THE three people who were killed following a shooting incident which occurred in Maguiresbridge yesterday (Wednesday) have been named locally. Vanessa Whyte, who was aged in her 40s, died following the incident at a house at Drummeer Road, with her children James and Sara also passing away tragically. The PSNI have launched a murder investigation […]
Today’s death notices for Co Fermanagh
The death has occurred of Elenor Emily (Nellie) BROWNLEE. 21st July 2025, peacefully, at the South West Acute Hospital, Enniskillen. Elenor Emily “Nellie”, late of 70 Loane Drive, Chanterhill. A much loved wife of the late Ronnie, and a devoted mother of Joan, Robert (the late Caroline), Derek, Jennifer (Kevin), Roy and Fiona (Phillip). Also […]