Judge gives young drug addict (21) her second chance


A 21-year-old woman who told a police officer she hoped she “ended up like [murdered PSNI officer] Ronan Kerr” has been handed a deferred prison sentence. Drug addict Sandra Quinn lashed out at police by kicking an officer on the forehead and grabbing another by the arm after she absconded from a road traffic collision. […]

A year to remember at the Lough Erne Resort


IT’S been a whirlwind year for staff at the Lough Erne Resort and speaking to the Herald this week manager Ferghal Purcell reflected on a wonderful 12 months in which Fermanagh hosted the most successful G8 in history. “It was not just a wonderful year for us at the Lough Erne Resort, but Enniskillen and […]

Residents fearful of more attacks on security base


A LISNASKEA resident has spoken of the moment police surrounded his estate as shots were fired at the police station in the area last week. The man, who did wish to be named, lives close to the station and when returning from shopping, told of how he watched as police surrounded him and the whole […]

Burnt out car link to attack on PSNI


IN THE latest development following the attack on Lisnaskea police station last week, detectives have uncovered a burnt-out car, believed to have been that used during the attack. Responsibility has not yet been claimed following the attack, however, dissident republicans have been blamed. On Monday police confirmed that they believe a grey or green Volkswagen […]

Man arrested after knife raid at shop


A MAN HAS been arrested after staff were confronted by a knife-wielding robber at a well-known shop in Fivemiletown. A 24-year-old has been arrested, and was due to appear in court on Friday past, following the robbery at Beatty’s Spar, in which a man entered the shop armed with a knife. It is believed that […]

Death of man (32) linked to drugs


THE FAMILY of a young man found dead on the banks of the River Erne in Enniskillen believe drugs were responsible for his death. Thirty-two-year old electrician,  Niall Smyth lived at Carnmore Lodge, Enniskillen. The father of one, he is immediately survived by his partner, Lisa, by his mother, Caroline (Peter) Moon, Trillick, by his […]