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Today's death notices - Monday, May 18
6+ hour, 12+ min ago (862+ words) Donnelly, Rosaleen (Rosie), ne" Mc Caul, Fintona, Co Tyrone, formerly of 9 Abbey Bungalows (Back Lane), Fintona, BT78 2 FH died peacefully at home on Saturday 16th May 2026. Beloved wife of the late Laurence. Treasured sister of Jim and the late Bernard, Pat, John,…...
Man killed in road crash near Omagh yesterday morning
2+ hour, 56+ min ago (297+ words) A MAN has died following a two-vehicle collision on the Clanabogan Road, just outside Omagh. The crash occurred yesterday morning at the junction with Brookmount Road, a well-known accident blackspot. The name of the victim has not been released yet....
Thousands of people take part in protest to 'save' Lough Neagh
3+ hour, 12+ min ago (381+ words) THE chant was unmistakable as it rolled across the shores of Lough Neagh yesterday (Sunday) morning: "When Lough Neagh is under attack, what do we do? Stand up, fight back!" Thousands gathered at Battery Harbour for the March for Lough…...
Fuel protests planned for Ballygawley and Omagh town centre today
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (19+ words) The planned demonstrations are set to take place at 2pm at the Ballygawley Roundabout and in Omagh town centre...
Omagh's Strule campus project recognised at national awards
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (306+ words) WORK on the massive Strule Shared Education Campus in Omagh has been recognised at a big awards event. THE Woodvale Lowry Joint Venture (WLJV) has secured a major industry accolade after the Strule project was awarded silver at the 2026 Considerate…...
Today's death notices - Saturday, May 16
2+ day, 6+ hour ago (484+ words) HENRY (nee Trainor) 14th May 2026 The death has occurred of Briedge Henry (nee Treanor), Aughadrinagh, Ballinrobe Road, Castlebar, Co. Mayo and formerly of Fintona, Co. Tyrone on 14th May 2026. Pre-deceased by her parents Thomas and Bridget, her son Shane, her sister Theresa…...
German choir to perform in Strabane as part of Irish tour
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (299+ words) Come, be uplifted. Leave inspired." This is the tagline on posters advertising Strabane Chorale's forthcoming concert at St Mary's Church, Melmount featuring special guests, Chor Levantate. "In Concert' will see both Chor Levantate and Strabane Chorale perform separate repertoires before…...
Pupils take part in mental health workshop at Omagh school
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (20+ words) This is the first of many'Learn, Educate, Advice and Develop (LEAD) events to be provided to schools across the district...
Road safety awareness appeal after Cookstown woman's tragic death
6+ day, 21+ hour ago (257+ words) The inquest heard Mrs Cavanagh was crossing William Street in Cookstown last year when she was knocked down by a lorry...
Omagh chefs raise the "steaks" at prestigious culinary contest
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (412+ words) FOR cooking up a culinary three-piece masterpiece, a team of three talented chefs from South West College, Omagh, have won a runner-up prize in a prestigious competition final. The team of culinary students, comprised of'trainee chef Alex Doherty, Mason Connolly…...