A LISNASKEA man has been handed a suspended sentence for a “despicable” assault on his ex-partner. Declan McGovern (43) of Derryree Wood appeared at Enniskillen Magistrates Court charged with common assault, criminal damage, and breach of an occupation order. On Saturday, November 4 at around 4.20pm police received a report of a domestic incident at […]
Hope fades for return of Enniskillen fireworks
A LOCAL councillor’s attempt to reignite the call to bring back Halloween fireworks in both Omagh and Enniskillen quickly had cold water poured on it. At a recent meeting of Fermanagh and Omagh Council, Ulster Unionist Mark Ovens proposed that the popular displays be reinstated. Cllr Ovens said, “Last July, I asked for the Halloween […]
Concern over blue-green algae on Lough Erne
THERE is concern the continual pumping of untreated sewage into Lough Erne could harm local tourism and trigger toxic blue-green algae blooms on the waterway as the weather starts to heat up. As reported many times by this paper, the issue of raw sewage being pumped into the Erne has been an ongoing problem for years now. Despite having […]
Shock at death of much-loved Patsy McCauley
THE Belleek community has been left shocked and deeply saddened following the sudden death of local funeral director and hugely respected Patsy McCauley. Mr McCauley (74) passed away suddenly on Tuesday morning, April 16. Operating from its base at Keenaghan in Belleek, Mr McCauley was a dedicated and committed undertaker in the area, serving the […]
Call for local parking fines to be rescinded
WITH the problems with the new car parking payment system continuing in Enniskillen, local councillors have called for all fines to be rescinded and the ‘stealth’ charges to be stopped. Within days of the new parking system being implemented the complaints started flowing. As reported by last week’s Herald, many have reported being over charged, for […]
All-Ireland Final for Enniskillen theatre group
FOR the second year running, the Enniskillen Theatre Company has qualified for the All-Ireland Confined Finals. The Fermanagh-based drama group will be representing the county at the provincial finals in Mountmellick in Laois, in what will see the top drama professionals from across the island showcase their talents. Director of Enniskillen Theatre Company, Ena Trimble, […]
Fermanagh concerns over MOT backlogs
CHAIR of the Infrastructure Committee and DUP Fermanagh and South Tyrone MLA, Deborah Erskine, has moved to reassure drivers over MOT test centre delays despite local motorists claiming there are still only a few slots available. The Driver & Vehicle Agency (DVA) has launched a new online form where you can request an urgent MOT test. Tests […]
Local EE workers’ struggles revealed at rally
HUNDREDS of demonstrators gathered at the Diamond in Enniskillen on Saturday in solidarity with 300 workers whose jobs are at risk at the EE, formerly BT, call centre. However, among the rallying cries and shows of support, it was the testimony of two current EE workers at the site that made the biggest impact on the day. The ‘Save Our […]
Bail refused for domestic abuse accused
A 40-YEAR-OLD man described by a judge as displaying “all the hallmarks of a domestic abuse perpetrator’ has been remanded in custody following his latest alleged offending against his ex-partner and mother of his children. Aaron Scott, whose address was given as no fixed abode is charged with breaching a Restraining Order and damaging a door, […]
Longer wet winter leaves local farmers struggling
THE constant wet weather has intensified the pressure on Fermanagh’s desperate farmers whose livelihoods have been impacted as well as their mental health. April is normally seen as a month that marks a turning point in the farming calendar, but the weather in recent weeks has shown no signs of turning. The persistent rain has left […]