IN AN emotional plea during the funeral mass of Michael McPhillips, (54), his brother, Canon Jimmy McPhillips stressed it was finally time for us as a nation to talk about suicide and depression. “We need to talk so that no more families or communities are left like us this morning. Devastated, as we strive to […]
New crematorium plans gets the green light
PLANS to build a crematorium in the local area are expected to be given the green light this week. The new crematoriu m, which will also include a chapel of rest, has been on the cards for some time, with planning first applied for back in 2012. Now, following feasibility studies and other assessments, Council […]
Priest prays for the family of Connie’s killer
Canon Joseph Mullin celebrated funeral Mass of Peadar Phair in Holy Cross, Lisnaskea last Thursday
Foster: McGuinness was a peacebuilder & man of courage
Former First Minister Arlene Foster, who is in Derry this afternoon to attend his funeral, has commended Martin McGuinness for his courage.
Community mourns much loved Tilly
IRVINESTOWN and Ederney were communities in mourning this week following the death of six year old Tilly Walker. Inspirational Tilly who had won the hearts of so many, died on Friday following a four year battle against cancer. The schoolgirl was diagnosed with the disease aged two and had undergone a number of operations, as […]
Hundreds pay their respects to much loved community man
THE DEATH, as a result of a work accident took place on Friday morning last of 47-year old Damian McGovern, Derrygonnelly. He was married to Leanne and was the father of Gavin, Rian, Ronan and Niamh. He was a son of Irene and the late Sonny. A PSNI spokesman said police were called to an […]
Huge turnout as local GAA legend is laid to rest
THE parish priest of Holy Cross Church, Canon Joseph Mullin, PP told mourners at last week’s funeral of Pat King how he had paid him a visit on Good Friday and he had come away, with a deep sense of admiration and enrichment from ‘this inspiring, articulate and wise man’.
Tragic death of mother-of-two after car crashes into shop
A BELOVED Mother-of-two and grandmother tragically lost her life in hospital last week, less than two years after losing her husband.
Funeral to take place of Kieran McAree
THE FUNERAL of Kieran McAree will take place on Saturday at 1pm in his native Emyvale.
Funeral takes place of Oisin McGrath
The funeral of Oisin McGrath, Belcoo, the 13-old St Michael’s College pupil who died on Thursday from injuries sustained in a playground incident at the school, took place in St Patrick’s Church, Holywell on Sunday morning.