Today’s death notices for Co Fermanagh


Bridget (Bridie) McGovern (née Gaffney), 12th July 2025, peacefully at Downe Hospital, Downpatrick, late of Greaghport, Belcoo. Wife of the late Francis and beloved mother of Joanne(Marc) and grandmother of Eva and Cara and sister to Peter and Matt. Predeceased by her parents Patrick and Rose and siblings Edward, Patrica, John, Bernard, Patrick and Mary. […]


St Mary’s principal retires after 34 years in education
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AFTER an incredible 34 years of service, St Mary’s Brookeborough has bid a fond farewell to one of its most dedicated and beloved figures. The school has been celebrating the remarkable career of principal Sheila Mullin, who has touched the lives of countless students, colleagues and families. Originally from Clogher, Sheila started in Brookeborough as […]


Fivemiletown to Belgium: The story of a local hero
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A FIVEMILETOWN war hero has been remembered for his bravery and ultimate sacrifice during the Second World War. During the Second World War, countless young men from the North answered the call to defend our values and rescue a world on the brink of tyranny. Researcher John Dekhane has been researching these often forgotten heroes, […]


Consultation on emergency general surgery postponed


The Western Trust has postponed the consultation on emergency general surgery in the Western Trust Area which was due to take place on Tuesday. “Whilst we are pleased with the high level of interest in the public events for the consultation on Emergency General Surgery in the Western Trust area, following a high level risk […]


Huge crowd turns out for Enniskillen health meeting
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HUNDREDS of concerned locals packed into Fermanagh House last night for a public meeting on the future of emergency general surgery (EGS) at the South West Acute Hospital. Organised by campaigners Save Our Acute Services (SOAS), the meeting was organised in advance of a public consultation event being held by the Western Trust at the […]


Teemore woman passes away in Sydney
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THERE has been sadness both ‘Down Under’ and here at home following the passing of Teemore native Vera Donohoe. Vera (nee Cassidy) was from Drumlught. In 1974 she married Tony Donohoe, from Dernagore, in Sydney in 1974 . Like so many of her generation, Vera had first gone to work in London at the age […]


Jetaime’s legacy lives on in young Brendon


ON SUNDAY, as 11-year-old Brendon Sampson made his debut in Croke Park, he carried a photograph of his late mother Jetaime in his sock. Brendan was selected from thousands across the country to take part in a Cumann na mBunscol exhibition game at half-time of the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship semi-final between Kilkenny and Tipperary […]