THERE are currently 20 witnesses in the case against a Brookeborough man accused of repeatedly contacting police, including to report that he had been ‘assaulted’ by three geese and a duck. David William Kerr (43), of Grogey Road, is charged with improper use of a communication network on dates between August 23, 2023, and April 8 […]
Major boost for apprentice welders
The principal of the South West College said a welding apprenticeship programme which is set to be rolled out through its Enniskillen campus will strengthen “the talent pipeline” in Fermanagh. Northern Ireland Economy Minister, Dr Caoimhe Archibald, launched the Collaborative Assured Skills Academy in Welding at the South West College, in a major boost for […]
‘I’ve got the fight in me’ Anthony Mcbrien
Popular country music singer Anthony McBrien said he’s ‘got the fight in me’ to get back to full health as he continues to recover from a serious car accident which has left him with significant spinal damage. The Derrylin man was involved in a one-vehicle car accident in Donegal with his partner Helena in July, […]
Report shows decline in farm performance
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has published the latest edition of its annual booklet, ‘Northern Ireland Farm Performance Indicators 2023/24’. Now in its 22nd year, the publication provides farmers with reliable data to help assess the performance of their farm businesses. The figures are drawn from the 2023/24 Northern Ireland Farm […]
Man arrested after sudden death has been released
A man arrested yesterday in Enniskillen has today been released unconditionally. The 42-year-old was arrested by detectives investigating the circumstances surrounding the sudden death of a man, aged in his 60s, in the Drumbawn Close area of the town. “Enquiries to establish the circumstances of the death are ongoing,” said a police spokesperson.
River rescue demo drives home the danger of vandalism
With Fermanagh’s rivers and lakes attracting thousands of walkers, anglers and boat users every year, throw-lines are a vital safety measure. Yet since March 2022 more than 500 have been vandalised, stolen or damaged across the district. It was against this backdrop that the River Strule in Omagh recently became the setting for a dramatic […]
Trust spends £1m in emergency child care accommodation
More than £1 million has been spent by the Western Health Trust in the past five years on emergency accommodation for children taken into care – with some of the most vulnerable young people sent as far away as England, Scotland and Wales. New figures released under Freedom of Information reveal that since January 2020, […]
McGrath’s double helps Ballinamallard United to big win
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Playr-Fit Championship Ballinamallard Utd 2 Dundela 1 By Aaron Hassard A BRACE from James McGrath helped Ballinamallard United to a big 2-1 win over Dundela at Ferney Park on Saturday in a tough Playr-Fit Championship clash. Mallards boss Mark Stafford made one change to the team that started in his side’s midweek stalemate against Institute. […]
Cassidy scores 3-05 as Ederney down Kinawley
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Mannok SFC Group B Round 3 Ederney4-20 Kinawley2-05 By Pauric McGurn SEAN Cassidy scored an impressive 3-05 for Ederney on Sunday afternoon in Garrison as they topped their championship group with a resounding 21-point victory over Kinawley. The wind assisted Ederney took in a 3-06 to 0-01 half-time lead, while the second half kept to a […]
PSNI detective urges survivors to come forward
THE PSNI is urging survivors of child abuse to come forward, saying it is “never too late” to report crimes, following the sentencing of a Dromore cleric, Canon Patrick McEntee. “McEntee is a child predator who used his position to take advantage of young boys who trusted him,” Detective Constable Meehan said. “He is a highly manipulative […]