Hundreds gather to mourn mother and children killed in Co Fermanagh shooting

26 Jul 2025 • 9:48 PM MYT
The Independent
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A vigil took place in Maguiresbridge, County Fermanagh, to honour a mother and her two children who died in a suspected triple murder and attempted suicide.

Vanessa Whyte, 45, along with her children, 13-year-old Sara Rutledge and 14-year-old James Rutledge—were fatally shot at their home on Wednesday.

The vigil was held at Maguiresbridge Primary School, where James and Sara had previously been pupils.