A YEAR has passed since the tragic death of Kelly Lynch, and her mother remains steadfast in her quest for answers. In a heartfelt appeal, she is urging anyone with information to come forward to help shed light on the circumstances surrounding her daughter’s passing. Julieanne Lynch has shared the current status of the investigation. […]
Tributes paid to ‘one of a kind’ Gemma McVeigh
THE Fermanagh community has been left deeply saddened following the death of much-loved nurse Gemma McVeigh who was remembered for her “infectious laughter” and “boundless energy.” Ms McVeigh passed away peacefully at the Palliative Care Unit at Omagh Hospital on Friday, following a long battle with illness, aged 44 years old. One of six children born […]
Sadness at death of Fermanagh All-Ireland Junior winner
THE Fermanagh GAA community has been left saddened following the death of Hugh Murphy. Mr Murphy, formerly from Derrylin, was a member of the Fermanagh GAA team who won the All-Ireland Junior Football Championship title in 1959, following a memorable win over London. That Fermanagh team etched their names into the history books when they captured the All-Ireland […]
Fermanagh pays tribute to GAA referee John Murphy
THE Derrygonnelly and Fermanagh community has united in grief following the death of well-known GAA referee and father-of-three, John Murphy, who passed away on New Year’s Eve after a battle with cancer. Formerly of Rosnarick Close in Derrygonnelly and more recently of Rossview in Lisnaskea, Mr. Murphy died in the Palliative Care Unit in Omagh. […]
Sadness at death of well-known Enniskillen businessman
THE Enniskillen and wider Fermanagh community has been left saddened following the death of Ronan O’Hare, a well-known and respected businessman in the town. Mr O’Hare, who formerly owned Pat’s Bar in Enniskillen, passed away last night (Thursday, December 26) following a battle with illness. Funeral details are still to be confirmed. To read more […]
Fermanagh leads tributes to Jody Gormley
FERMANAGH great Peter McGinnity has remembered the late Jody Gormley as a ‘very understanding’ person after the GAA community was plunged into mourning following his death. Father-of-three Mr Gormley, a distinguished footballer for Tyrone and current manager with Trillick, passed away on Monday evening, aged 53. Less than two months ago, following the Tyrone Senior […]
PSNI to investigate death of Ederney teen
THE PSNI has launched an investigation into the sudden death of Katie Donnelly, an 18-year-old from Ederney, who passed away in September 2022 while being treated at the Tyrone and Fermanagh Hospital in Omagh. Katie, diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), was an in-patient at the hospital. Her family has launched a complaint following her […]
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 […]
Stones and wreaths disappear from Fermanagh grave
A FERMANAGH woman has called for graveyard gates to be closed at night following the the overnight disappearance of coloured stones and a wreath from her father’s grave. Dee Brazil McGaughey was left heartbroken when she discovered the sentimental items removed from the grave as well as further damage caused at Cross Cemetery in Enniskillen. When she posted […]
Shock at sudden death of Fermanagh businessman
THE Kesh and Fermanagh community was left shocked and saddened following the death of well-known businessman and father-of-four Colin Parkinson who passed away suddenly in Spain. Mr Parkinson, 63, was one of three children born to parents Sydney and Anna Parkinson. He spent his early life living in Kesh, Irvinestown and Ballinamallard, before returning to Kesh […]