Council minute’s silence in honour of shooting victims


A meeting tonight of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council (FODC) at Enniskillen Town Hall began with tributes to the three victims of the shootings in Maguiresbridge yesterday. A minute’s silence was also held in tribute to the family, and each group leader of the parties at the meeting was given an opportunity to pay tribute […]


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 […]


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 […]


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 […]


Maguiresbridge shootings investigation continues today


INVESTIGATIONS will continue today into the circumstances behind a shooting incident in Maguiresbridge yesterday in which three people were killed. A woman in her 40s and two children, a boy and girl, died after being shot during the horrific incident at a house at Drummeer Road. A man was also shot at the house and […]