Community Devastated By Fermanagh Shooting Tragedy

Alliance Enniskillen Councillor Eddie Roofe has expressed the deep devastation felt across the local community following the death of three people, including two children, in a shooting incident in Maguiresbridge.

Councillor Eddie Roofe described the community's shock after police confirmed the deaths of two children and an adult from the same household, following a shooting incident on Wednesday, 23 July, in Maguiresbridge, County Fermanagh. A fourth adult male from the household remains in a serious condition in hospital. Councillor Roofe stated: "At a time like this, words can seem meaningless. But my thoughts and sympathies, like those of everyone in the county and beyond, are with the victims of this tragedy." He urged the public to allow police space to investigate and to provide any relevant information.

Investment Welcomed for Brackenburn Clinic Services

Sinn Féin MLA Carál Ní Chuilín has welcomed new Department of Health investment for Belfast's Brackenburn Clinic, aiming to improve timely and accessible medical care for trans people.

North Belfast MLA Carál Ní Chuilín has welcomed overdue Department of Health investment in services at the Brackenburn Clinic. She stated this funding will help ensure trans people receive "fit-for-purpose, timely and accessible medical care based on informed consent." Ms Ní Chuilín highlighted the detrimental impact the crisis in services has had on the mental health of both individuals and the LGBTQI+ community, noting higher rates of suicide and poor mental health among trans young people directly linked to service absence. She urged the Health Minister to ensure the clinic meets the trans community's entitlement to rights-based, compassionate healthcare.

Police Investigate Racially-Motivated Graffiti in West Belfast

Police are appealing for information following recent reports of racially-motivated graffiti in the Glenwood area and Twinbrook, west Belfast.

Neighbourhood Sergeant Nick Orman has confirmed that police are investigating reports of racially-motivated graffiti in West Belfast. Graffiti was sprayed on a wall in the Glenwood area overnight on Tuesday, 22 July, with a similar incident recently reported on a footpath in the Twinbrook area. Both are being treated as hate incidents, and enquiries are ongoing. Police are also aware of other instances of graffiti in these areas that have since been painted over and are engaging with local representatives. Anyone with information, dash-cam, or CCTV footage is asked to contact police on 101, quoting reference 963 of 23/07/25.