Two men arrested after Enniskillen hit-and-run


POLICE are appealing for information after two men were arrested following a hit-and-run incident which occurred in the Mill Street area of Enniskillen this morning (Tuesday). “Officers were on patrol on the Cornagrade Road, when they noticed a vehicle being driven erratically,” Police Inspector Laird said in a statement.  “After following the vehicle, it made […]

Enniskillen centre reopens after suspected gas leak


ENNISKILLEN town centre has reopened after the Emergency Services carried out an investigation following what was reported as a suspected gas leak. “The road was closed for a time there to allow checks to be carried out on what was thought to be a gas leak but turns out it wasn’t. The road is open […]

Police investigate alcohol theft in Fermanagh shops


POLICE are appealing for information after a significant amount of alcohol was stolen from three different premises in Fermanagh yesterday (Sunday). “Reports were received on Sunday afternoon, 10th November that two men entered premises in the Main Street and Moorlough Road areas of Lisnaskea and a third premises in the Bridge Street area of Newtownbutler,” […]

Fermanagh cheapest place for rental housing


HOUSES and homes in Fermanagh are the cheapest to rent in the North as the local demand increases and many young couples are left fearful as they make the step onto the property ladder. It was recently reported that it costs an average of £623 per month to rent a house in Fermanagh. In line […]

Fermanagh ‘forgotten about when it comes to transport’


THE OLDER people of Fermanagh feel their voices are being forgotten and their concerns are being overlooked. Last week the ‘Herald brought you part one of our coverage from the recent Enniskillen Townhall meeting, organised by the local Council and the South West Age Partnership (SWAP) as part of Positive Ageing Month. The event gave local […]

Enniskillen judge slams victim-blaming of child


A JUDGE has slammed comments made by the manager of the Clinton Centre in Enniskillen who appeared to “victim-blame” a child and portray her as the predator of a man currently residing on bail at the centre, charged with abducting her. A detective constable told Enniskillen Magistrates Court Alioune Sow (19) has formed a relationship with […]

Share Discovery Village launches toy appeal


A SOURCE of joy for children all year around, Share Discovery Village in Lisnaskea has teamed up with a leading charity to lift the spirits of young people living with cancer this Christmas. Share has partnered with the Cancer Fund for a Christmas appeal, and is asking for toys and vouchers for those aged one […]

Brave mother’s emotional appeal to Fermanagh public


A BRAVE local mother has shared her family’s painful story in an emotional appeal to the Fermanagh public to stand up and fight for our local emergency services. Eileen McGovern has been a member of Save Our Acute Services (SOAS) since the campaign group was set up in response to the ‘temporary’ suspension of emergency […]

BREAKING: Fermanagh road closed after collision


THE Boa Island Road in Fermanagh is closed while the Police are at the scene of road crash. “Boa Island Road is closed between Rosscor Bridge and Belleek whilst Police deal with a road traffic collision,” a Police statement said. ”Please seek an alternative route. Lorries especially please use Loughshore Road.”