AN IRVINESTOWN man is to contest a charge of criminal damage which allegedly occurred on May 6 2024. Vincent Abraham (40) from Richland Park is accused of damaging a car belonging to a male. A defence solicitor entered a not guilty plea to the charge on the defendant’s behalf at Enniskillen Magistrates Court. District Judge Alana […]
Lack pupils could be transferred to Kesh
PUPILS from Lack Primary School, which is due to close this year, could be transferred to Kesh Primary School, the Education Authority has confirmed. Following a brief reprieve from closure last year, in January parents and the community received the devastating news that the primary school would be close at the end of this school year. […]
Lack of housing contributing to Fermanagh homelessness
THE shortage of available housing and cost-of-living crisis are “significant and constant issues” locally which are resulting in a growing number of people living on the streets in Fermanagh. There has been a growing number of people in the North who have found themselves homeless, with cross-border charity ‘Depaul’ pledging to support people who are in […]
Benny shuts up shop after nearly half a century
LOCAL man Benny McClave is shutting up shop after nearly half a century of service. In the heart of Brookeborough, a beloved local shop is entering a new chapter as its owner prepares to retire after 45 remarkable years. The man behind this cherished establishment, known for his warm smile and unwavering dedication, is passing […]
Renewed calls grow for Lisnaskea banking hub
THERE have been renewed calls for a banking hub to be set up in Lisnaskea. The town has been without a bank of any kind for a year now, with the Ulster Bank closing last March. At the time Cllr Eddie Roofe, pictured below, approached LINK – the body responsible for banking hubs – about potentially setting […]
Derrygonnelly road closure sparks commuter frustration
RESIDENTS along the Derrygonnelly Road are expressing their frustration over the closure of the route, which they feel is unnecessary and disruptive. With detours causing delays and inconvenience in their daily routines, many locals are questioning the extent of the roadwork and the communication surrounding the closure. From Monday to Friday (March 14), from 8am […]
Fermanagh businessman concern for future of town centre
CONCERNS have been raised for the future of Enniskillen town centre, with fears the planned new retail park could attract ‘anchor stores’ from the high street. Speaking after plans for the new Lakelands Retail park were changed, local business man Michael Cadden, pictured below, told the Herald’ this week that “the retail park from its […]
Arrest warrant issued after failure to appear in court
AN ARREST warrant has been issued for an Enniskillen man facing multiple charges including assaults and threats who failed to appear in court. Jack O’Brien (23) from Cavandale is accused of three counts of assaulting a woman, threatening to burn her car, smashed a window in he property and attempted to destroy a phone, car […]
Fermanagh Holidaymakers warned of online scams
FERMANAGH holiday-makers have been urged to proceed with caution when booking their trips online, with a rise in what police are calling “holiday fraud.” The PSNI has revealed figures showing it received 74 reports of holiday fraud last year, accounting for a loss of £105,553 across the North. This figure is likely to be much higher […]
Assault and drugs accused fails to appear in court
A THIRTY-one-year-old man accused of assault and drugs charges has failed to appear before Enniskillen Magistrates Court. Andrew David John McCulloch who was bailed to reside at Utility Street in Belfast is accused of causing actual bodily harm to a male as well as possessing cannabis and the prescription-only drug Xanax. Offending is alleged to […]