As the communities of Maguires-bridge and Ennis mourn the devastating loss of Vanessa Whyte and her children, attention is turning to a disturbing reality: Fermanagh has one of the highest rates of domestic homicide in Northern Ireland – despite having the smallest population. Vanessa Whyte (45), her 13-year-old daughter Sara and 14-year-old son James were […]
Seanie shines at Croke Park in final showcase
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A talented young GAA player from Fermanagh made his mark on one of the biggest stages in Irish sport on Sunday, delivering a standout performance during the All-Ireland Final half-time exhibition at Croke Park. Seanie Gallagher, a pupil at Enniskillen Integrated Primary School, was one of 42 children selected from across the country to take […]
Sporting fraternity unites in grief over tragedy
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Tributes have been paid from across the GAA community in Fermanagh, Clare and beyond following the tragic deaths of Vanessa Whyte and her children, James and Sara Rutledge. All three were remembered with a touching tribute at Croke Park during the All-Ireland football final on Sunday. Their photographs appeared on the stadium’s big screen as […]
Sadness following death of Caimín Meehan
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The late Caimín Meehan has been remembered as a “lovely young man” as the Enniskillen community mourns the sudden and unexpected passing of the well-known and much-loved father-of-three. Formerly of Coleshill in Enniskillen, Mr Meehan passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday. The community across Fermanagh was left saddened following the death, with a wave of tributes […]
Maguiresbridge says goodbye to Vanessa, James and Sara
Hundreds have turned out in the Fermanagh village this morning for a Service of Removal for the much loved family.
New Enniskillen mural brings myth and memory to life
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A STRIKING new mural honouring the ancient roots and mythological origins of Enniskillen has been unveiled in the town centre — blending past and present in a bold display of public art. Commissioned by Enniskillen BID and created by renowned Belfast based street artist EMIC, the mural draws inspiration from Inis Ceithleann, the mythic name […]
Businesses join forces to support SWAH services
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TWENTY-NINE major Fermanagh business employers have come together to issue a joint statement welcoming the pause in the consultation on the future of emergency general surgery (EGS) at the SWAH. The well known local companies and establishments, which together bring in millions to the economy and employ thousands locally, said the decision to pause the consultation […]
Fermanagh mourns ‘inspirational’ Aaron
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THE local community has been left shocked and saddened following the sudden death of Aaron Leonard, a respected personal trainer, who left “a lasting impact” on his friends and colleagues. Formerly of The Point in Letterbreen, Mr Leonard passed away on Wednesday (July 23). Mr Leonard was a fitness trainer, working in gyms throughout the […]
Public pressure ‘shifts momentum’ in SWAH surgery fight
CAMPAIGN group Save Our Acute Services (SOAS) has said public pressure has triggered a dramatic shift in momentum in the fight to save emergency general surgery at South West Acute Hospital (SWAH) but has warned the battle is far from over. The group reported over half a million views on its social media platforms in […]
Farmers urged to join new suckler cow fertility scheme
FERMANAGH farmers are being urged to sign up join a new initiative from the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE), aimed at improving fertility in beef herds. The new themed-group programme focuses is as part of the college’s Beef Sustainability Package, and as well as having a practical purpose they are also a social aspect too. CAFRE […]