Drug addict was growing cannabis in shed


A 27-year-old Newtownbutler man accused of growing cannabis in his garden shed has pleaded guilty to the offence at Enniskillen Magistrates Court. Ryan McDermott, of Knockadore, Drumclay, was also charged with possession of the class B controlled drug. The court heard that on April 28 police were on patrol in the Newtownbutler area shortly after […]


Child sex offender caught using false name on dating site


A 25-year-old child sex offender has been jailed for three months after he admitted breaching a sexual offences prevention order when he registered to an on-line dating website using two fake names. Scott Toothill was caught with a mobile phone with internet access – which he was banned from having – at an address in […]


Priest convicted of sexually abusing young sisters steps up


A PRIEST who was convicted of sexually abusing three Fermanagh sisters more than 40 years ago is attempting to clear this name Fr Eugene Lewis was jailed  for four years in September 2010 for 11 counts of indecent assault. He denied the abuse, which was said to have been carried out in County Fermanagh between […]


How Tempo woman’s act of bravery saved her brother’s life


A 30-year-old Tempo woman donated her kidney to help save her brother’s life after a routine health check discovered he had developed a potentially life-threatening kidney disease. Brendan McQuaid, 41, said his sister Margaret’s act of bravery means he can now lead a long and healthy life, free from a gruelling eight hour daily dialysis. […]


Masked raiders strike at newly opened Credit Union offices


DETECTIVES in Fermanagh, and gardai across the border, are combining their efforts to catch a cross-border gang that has struck again at financial premises in Derrylin. Last year, they targeted the bureau de change office and, last Thursday, at around 5.10pm, they forced a male member of staff in the nearby Credit Union building to […]