A FERMANAGH man who came close to death after years of Class A drug abuse has warned that addiction is ‘everywhere’ as Enniskillen faces what he calls a worsening drugs crisis. Daniel Wills, originally from Newcastle upon Tyne, moved to Fermanagh in 1987 and attended school in Enniskillen. It was during those school years that […]
Enniskillen man jailed for attack on off-duty doctor
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AN Enniskillen man has been jailed for six months for an assault on an off-duty doctor that left a “significant impact” on his life. Billy Joe White (28), from Sycamore Drive, was charged with causing grievous bodily harm (GBH) to a doctor in Enniskillen on February 2023, during his recent appearance at Enniskillen Magistrates’ Court. The court […]
Driver fined for injuring pedestrian in Roslea
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A ROSLEA driver has been fined following a traffic incident that left a man with serious injuries. Mark Sheridan (33), of Eshnadarragh Road in Derryynawilt in Roslea, was acquitted of dangerous driving but convicted of driving without due care and attention following a contest Enniskillen Magistrates’ Court in relation to the incident in August 2023. The court heard from a […]
Strong support for new Cancer Focus centre
THE Enniskillen and wider Fermanagh community is continuing to rally in support of a leading charity group which has set up a major state-of-the-art centre to help people living with cancer. A range of fundraising initiatives have been taking place recently to support the development of the Cancer Focus therapeutic centre, which has been established […]
Voting continues for Fermanagh’s ‘Nose of Tralee’
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Voting for the 2025 Nose of Tralee Pet Competition officially closes this Sunday, June 29 at midnight, and with over 34,000 votes already cast, it’s shaping up to be an exciting year. Now in its 12th year, the Nose of Tralee celebrates pets of all shapes and sizes across Ireland – from pampered pooches and […]
Thirty-year-old admits child sexual abuse charges
AN East Sussex man has admitted child sexual abuse charges which occurred in the Fermanagh area over the course of just under a year. Sam Brown (30) from Cliff Gardens, Peacehaven accepted four counts of intentionally causing a child to engage in sexual activity as well as a single count obtaining sexual gratification by causing the […]
Carrybridge RNLI: Saving lives and breaking barriers
Carrybridge RNLI station, situated on the picturesque shores of Lough Erne, plays a vital role in ensuring the safety of both locals and visitors. Established to provide rapid response to emergencies on the water, the station is manned by a dedicated team of volunteers trained to handle a wide range of rescue operations. Their commitment […]
Arrest after officer dragged during traffic stop
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Police in Omagh have arrested a 24 year old man on suspicion of a number of driving offences after a police officer was dragged by a car during a traffic stop in the town on Sunday 22 June. Chief Inspector Graham Dodds explains: “The officer stopped a vehicle on the Beltany Road shortly after 11pm. […]
Man airlifted following Fermanagh crash
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Police Fermanagh and Omagh have gave an update on the Belfast Road, Brookeborough collision which took place yesterday. They stated that one man was airlifted to Royal Victoria Hospital. “Following a report of a single vehicle road traffic collision on the Belfast Road, Brookeborough, in which a male occupant was trapped in an overturned car; […]
Funeral of Arlene Foster’s mother to take place today
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Funeral of former First Minister Arlene Foster mother, Georgina (Georgie) Kelly, is to take place in Lisnaskea today. Julia Georgina (Georgie) Kelly died peacefully in the South West Acute Hospital on Friday (June 20). Local MLA Deborah Erskine sent her deepest sympathy and condolences to the Foster, Kelly and Keenan family circles on behalf of Fermanagh […]