A LOCAL festival was marred by tragedy this week after a driver taking part in a car run lost his life. The Kinawley and extended Fermanagh community was left in “complete shock” on Sunday morning following the fatal one-vehicle road collision, which happened just before the event began. Father-of-three Richard Mulholland, pictured left, who was in his 50s, was competing […]
Body recovered from Killyfole Lough in Fermanagh
POLICE are not treating the discovery of a body in a local lake this week as suspicious. Emergency services and police officers attended the scene at the serene surroundings of Killyfole Lough near Roslea yesterday (Tuesday). It is understood the deceased was from Monaghan. In a statement, the PSNI said, “Police attended a report of a […]
Man dies following road collision in Fermanagh
THE Police Service of Northern Ireland has confirmed that a man in his 50s has died following a road traffic collision which occurred in Fermanagh yesterday (Sunday). “At approximately 10.10am we received a report of a single vehicle collision on the Stragowna Road in Kinawley,” said Inspector Cherith Adair from the Collision Investigation Unit. “Officers […]
Fermanagh mourns the death of Noel McAuley
THE Enniskillen community has been left heartbroken following the sudden death of Noel McAuley who was a much-loved and well-known character around the town. Formerly of Glencrush in Lifford, but residing at St Ann’s Terrace in Sligo, Mr McAuley passed away suddenly on Tuesday. For almost 20 years, Mr McAuley made the regular commute from […]
Fermanagh stunned by young deaths
THE sudden deaths of two young people have left a small local community devastated. Codey Breadon, 15, and Andrea Malone, 21, both from Fivemiletown, tragically passed away at the weekend leaving family and friends distraught. Codey, who died suddenly on Friday, July 12, was a former student of Fivemiletown College. He was fondly remembered as “a boy with a smile that […]
Fundraiser organised in memory of Oisin Gregg
THE sister of the late Oisin Gregg has organised a car run to raise funds for Air Ambulance NI. The fundraiser is in memory of Oisin and to celebrate his birthday on the 2nd of August when he would have turned 19. The car run will take place on Sunday 4th August 2024 and will start in Belleek GAA grounds […]
Tributes paid to meticulous joiner Tom Keaveney
THE Enniskillen community has been left saddened following the death of much-loved resident Tom Keaveney who was known as a ‘master joiner’ in the local area. Mr Keaveney passed away peacefully on Monday, following a battle with illness. At his Requiem Mass at St Michael’s Parish Church in Enniskillen, celebrant Monsignor Peter O’Reilly recalled that Mr […]
Tributes paid to solicitor Anthony McGettigan
TRIBUTES have been paid to well-known solicitor Anthony McGettigan who was remembered for his ‘commitment to his profession’ and his sense of ‘great humour’. Mr McGettigan passed away peacefully at Brooklands Nursing Home in Dunmurray in Belfast on Wednesday [June 19]. Born in Belfast, Mr McGettigan grew up in humble origins. He stayed true to […]
Minister’s emotional plea about Fermanagh roads
WITH YET more local lives lost on our roads this week, a Fermanagh minister has made an emotional plea for urgent action to tackle the continuing carnage. Just hours after Rev Rebecca Guildea pleaded for change at the funeral of 18-year-old Oisin Gregg on Sunday morning, Fermanagh’s roads claimed yet another victim, with Lisnaskea man Ollie […]
Son pays emotional tribute to Maria Britton
THE son of the late Maria Britton said his mother was the “most caring person ever” as the county united in grief following the sudden death of the much-loved Enniskillen resident. Formerly of Kilmacormick Drive, Ms Britton passed away last Wednesday. Her death prompted a wave of sadness, with mourners lining the streets outside St Michael’s […]