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 […]
New cycle path for hospital
A NEW CYCLE path has been officially opened at the South West Acute hospital.
Latest: Police probe two deaths in county
THE deaths of two men whose bodies were found yesterday (Friday), are being investigated by police.
LATEST: Armed robbery at Fivemiletown shop
A SHOP in Fivemiletown was the target of an armed burglary this morning (Thursday).
One woman’s long road back from the brink
One young woman who contemplate suicide tells Catherine McCurry of her struggle with depression and how a local support group has helped her on the road to recovery…
One year on, Enniskillen’s newest hotel is defying the downturn
IN TIMES of recession, with businesses closing and the customer’s purse strings tighter than ever before it was considered by some as madness to add another hotel to the well-stocked Fermanagh market, but one year on and The Enniskillen Hotel is defying the downturn.