A 36-year-old man is set to face trial after killing a man on the outskirts of a Fermanagh village in 2020, court hears. Conor McHugh from Brollagh Road, Belleek, was charged with dangerous driving and causing death by dangerous driving at Omagh Magistrates Court on Tuesday. McHugh is accused of killing Willis Vogel from Limavady on […]
Dunbar teases new ‘Line of Duty’ series
ENNISKILLEN actor Adrian Dunbar has offered fans of BBC One thriller ‘Line of Duty’ a slight bit of hope that a new series could be on the way. Since it first aired in 2012, the six-series TV programme was a massive hit with viewers across the county, with Dunbar rising to fame following his key […]
COLUMN: Michael Hand- Our relationship with alcohol
I HAVE a love hate relationship with alcohol, perhaps it’s because my maternal grandfather was a part-time alcoholic and my father was a full-time pioneer who had no time for alcohol. Alcohol has many good qualities, it helps loosen inhibitions, it makes it easier to interact in social situations and the first few drinks produce […]
FODC staff salaries higher than First Minister
THE Chief Executive of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council (FODC) and three other staff members have been named on a list of the top-earning local government workers in the North. It was revealed by the Tax Payers Alliance that the chief executive of FODC, Alison McCullagh, earns £148,393 per year and is one of 47 […]
Blue coat parking problems continue in Enniskillen
THERE has been widespread anger this week as the new off-street parking continues to cause chaos. At the start of the month a new parking system was introduced by the Fermanagh and Omagh District Council, but it seems to be having some “teething problems.” The enforcement parking service is provided by Marston Holding Ltd and is used within the […]
Three vehicle collision on Irvinestown road
Motorists are advised to expect delays following a three vehicle road traffic collision at the Monalla Road area of Enniskillen on Tuesday 9 April. Motorists should seek alternative main routes for their journey.
Petrol bomb attack in Lisnaskea
Detectives are appealing for information following an attempted arson attack in Lisnaskea in the early hours of Sunday 7 April. Inspector Taylor said, “We received a report just after 1.20am that three men in balaclavas had arrived in a dark coloured vehicle and thrown a petrol bomb at a property in Trasna Way. “Thankfully, this […]
Derek Ryan collabs with ‘legend’ McCann on new single
FERMANAGH Country music star Derek Ryan said he was delighted to be able to write a new song for ‘legend’ Susan McCann. The Carlow singer, who’s currently living in Enniskillen, wrote the title track for McCann’s new single, ‘After All This Time’. Known as ‘Ireland’s First Lady of Country Music’, the Armagh singer has left […]
Kinawley getting set to stage another major concert
SOME of the top Country music stars from across the North are set to head to Kinawley early next month for a major concert. On Friday, May 3, the Kinawley venue is going to host a major concert, with six leading talents showing their skills on the big stage. Legendary Country music singer T.R Dallas […]
Wet weather adds to pressure on Fermanagh farmers
THE ongoing wet weather is adding to the financial pressures facing local farmers, with calls for the banks to provide leniency given the current situation. While March is normally seen as a turning point in the farming calendar, the weather in recent weeks has shown no signs of turning. The persistent rain has left many […]