FEW Fermanagh councillors are attending the regular meetings between the Western Trust and the local Council because they feel they are “a waste of energy.” At the recent SOAS meeting at Fermanagh House, compere Alan Rodgers quizzed the two councillors on the panel about the low attendance at the Council’s health committee meetings with representatives from the Trust. Mr […]
Kesh man accused of attempted child sexual charges
A 21-year-old man has appeared in court in relation to a number of attempted child sexual charges which allegedly occurred last year. Brandon Irvine from Boa Island Road, Kesh is accused of attempting to sexually communicate with a child as well as attempting to intentionally cause a child to look at an image of a […]
Home Bargains applies to have planning condition relaxed
IN THE latest installment of the planning saga that is the Lakelands Retail Park, Council officials have backed an application to relax the strict delivery conditions for one of the site’s big name brands. Home Bargains is one of several major retailers due to take up residence at the new development at the site of […]
Skirl of the pipes returns to the Broadmeadow
THE SOUND of bagpipes will soon resonate through the air as the annual Fermanagh Pipe Band and Drum Major Championships return, promising a vibrant day of music and spirited competition. The long established cross border, cross community event, presented by the Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association is set to showcase the finest pipe bands from […]
Trade union leader’s 50 year fight for better rights
TRADE unionist Jim Quinn has been fighting for better rights for local workers for nearly 50 years and his passion to make a difference saw him go head to head with the British Government. After what he describes as an ‘unsuccessful’ education, the Cornagrade man took on employment at ‘Peeters Picture Frames’ in Enniskillen in […]
Clogher man facing firearm and assault charges
CHARGES relating to an alleged incident earlier this year involving a firearm have been put to a Clogher man who appeared in court. Alan McFarland (63) from Ballagh Road is accused of assaulting a male causing actual bodily harm as well as possessing a shotgun with intent to cause him to believe violence would be […]
‘Glór Tíre’ champ Paddy welcomed home in style
A LARGE crowd recently turned out to ‘Frank’s Bar’ in Lisnaskea for a special homecoming celebration to honour the achievements of the county’s first ‘Glór Tíre’ winner Patrick Treacy. The Donagh man wrote his name into the history books when he was named as the winner of the hugely popular TG4 talent show, with fellow Fermanagh […]
Jury sworn in trial of former St Michael’s priest
A jury has been sworn in the case County Tyrone priest who is to stand trial for historic sexual abuse charges against a number of males, which began with two complainants but has now increased to five after further reports in recent months which have now been joined to the original matters. Canon Patrick McEntee […]
New scheme to help people with dementia in Fermanagh
PEOPLE who are living with dementia in Fermanagh are being offered the chance to avail of a unique and new support system which will provide comfort and relief to them and their families. The Council has linked up with the Western Trust, Age Concern Causeway and Public Health Agency to introduce a new safeguarding scheme […]
Suspended sentence for smashing a glass over barman
AN Enniskillen man has been handed a suspended sentence for smashing a glass over a barman on Halloween night. Kyran McNern (38), Drumbeg, Enniskillen appeared at Enniskillen Magistrates Court charged with disorderly behaviour in Devenish Bar and assault to a member of staff. On the 31st October 2024 the injured party entered the dance floor of Devenish bar with […]