A MAN has changed his plea ahead of trial for badger baiting and associated charges which were uncovered during following a PSNI swoop into animal cruelty Jason Lee Kennedy (35) from Marble Arch Road, Enniskillen previously denied causing suffering to badgers and cats through baiting and fighting which he recorded and supplied to others. He appeared […]
Sean Magee to release second track
FERMANAGH musician Sean Magee is set to take another big step in his music career by releasing a new single early next month. On Monday, May 6, the former Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann champion will be dropping his second single and he’s hoping for similar success that followed after he released his debut track. Magee […]
COLUMN: Michael Hand- Retirement is overrated
I WOKE up this morning to the sound of heavy rain and hailstones. It was a wet, windy Monday in April and I was delighted to be going to work. I thought to myself how lucky am I that I am still working at 66 years of age, when most people my age are retired, because […]
Anger as Irvinestown Recycling Centre closes temporarily
LOCAL residents were left angry and confused after it was revealed that Irvinestown’s busy recycling centre was to close for eight weeks. In a statement last week, Fermanagh and Omagh District Council (FODC) announced the temporary closure and the reason for it. “Irvinestown Household Recycling Centre will be closed from Monday, 29 April, 2024 for 8 weeks […]
Wait goes on for Irish passports
HOLIDAY season is on the way and some Fermanagh residents have been left sweating as the wait for passports processing goes on. The Department of Foreign Affairs recently revealed that the average processing time for renewing a standard adult passport currently stands at 10 business days and 15 days for a child renewal. Of the 200,000 […]
Dunbar ready for London theatre
THE countdown is on until Enniskillen actor Adrian Dunbar makes his return on stage at one of the top theatres in England. A trailer released on social media this week has given fans of Adrian Dunbar a sneak peak of what could be expected as the former ‘Line of Duty’ star gets ready to star […]
Property rental prices rocketing in Enniskillen
NORTHERN Ireland rental prices increased by 10.1 per cent in the year to January 2024 official figures show, but that’s nothing compared to the rise in property prices in Fermanagh. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said the average private rents in Northern Ireland increased by 10.1 per cent in the 12 months to January, the highest annual […]
Council hands out most parking tickets in North
NEW data has revealed that the Fermanagh and Omagh District Council (FODC) area has dished out the most parking tickets in the past year. Figures analysed by CompareNI.com shows the council areas that received the most and least parking tickets in Northern Ireland. The data showed that, out of the ten council areas reviewed, Fermanagh and […]
Suspended sentence for man who admitted perjury charge
A RELATIVE of some of the Mannok directors who committed perjury after claiming to have paid for damage caused to a door of his property by the older brother of Bernard McGovern, has been handed a suspended prison sentence. Gareth Lunney (36) from Market Square, Derrylin admitted wilfully making a statement he knew to be […]
Enniskillen car owned by late Queen Elizabeth sold
A CAR owned and driven by the late Queen Elizabeth II was housed in Enniskillen before its sale at auction this week. The car, a 2001 Daimler Majestic 4.0 V8, was sold on Monday evening for £103,522 including buyer’s premium through Bonhams auctions. The car, which is currently housed in Enniskillen, is filled with special royal touches, including […]