Motoring offences contest case date fixed


A CONTEST date has been fixed in a case of alleged driving offences which allegedly occurred in the Maguiresbridge area just before Christmas. Kieran Rafferty (65) from Aghafad Road, Fintona denies driving while disqualified and without insurance on December 17 last. Entering not guilty pleas on his behalf a defence barrister informed Enniskillen Magistrates Court, […]


Surge in anti-social behaviour in Fermanagh


RESIDENTS in the Hillview Estate of Enniskillen have been left living in fear after a reported increase in anti-social behaviour and vandalism. The Police Service of Northern Ireland has been made aware of a rise in anti-social behaviour in the area, including an increase in people ‘drinking and smashing bottles’ on the footpath. The Council recently planted […]


Fermanagh folk duo Laytha on stage in Kansas


Fermanagh folk duo Laytha have been showcasing their talents in America. Cousins, Niamh Carney and Philana Nolan flew over to perform in Kansas in Folk Alliance International Conference. Niamh described the once in a lifetime experience, “Kansas was insane, we went over for Folk Alliance, which is the biggest folk showcase in the world, all […]


Shelley takes on Stairway to Heaven with a little help


FROM learning to stand to learning to walk to now taking on a mountain. Michelle Cowan, known as Shelley, has been unwell for 26 years but has decided to take on the huge task of climbling Cuilcagh mountain, all in aid of her group JustUs. Speaking about her challenge, Shelley explains why JustUs is such a worthy cause. “I have […]


O’Dowd outlines new measures to cut MOT waiting times


INFRASTRUCTURE Minister John O’Dowd has outlined several measures to tackle MOT waiting lists across the North. Speaking in the Assembly on Monday, Mr O’Dowd said more than 50 newly recruited examiners would start working in test centres from June. “The DVA currently has 55 MOT examiner vacancies across its network of test centres,” the minister told MLAs. “It […]


Fermanagh priest Fr Gary Donegan has fourth eye surgery


FERMANAGH cleric Fr Gary Donegan has said his admiration for the NHS ‘grows by the minute’ after he underwent another major surgery. Since December, the Newtownbutler priest has been in and out of hospital and he recently underwent a fourth operation on his eye, in a bid to restore hs sight. “Well it’s official. I’ve […]


Fermanagh minors floored by suspected food poisoning


AS if defeat to Donegal last Wednesday evening didn’t leave Fermanagh minor footballers feeling bad enough, they felt even sicker soon after it. This was due to a bout of suspected food poisoning that spread through the squad and their management team, which forced their match against Cavan in the Ulster Minor League in Derrygonnelly last Saturday to be called off. The majority of the […]


Caitlin McCaffrey is selected for Miss NI


CAITLIN McCaffrey has been selected to compete in Miss Northern Ireland and is using her platform for a good cause. The Maguiresbridge marketing student, was crowned Miss Dungannon at the third heat of the Miss Northern Ireland 2024 contest at The Gasworks, Dungannon. The 21 year old wants to use her platform to raise awareness for something that […]


Priest pleads not guilty to historical sexual offences


A PRIEST is to stand trial on historic sexual abuse charges against two males, one of which allegedly dates back over 40 years. Canon Patrick McEntee (69) from Esker Road, Dromore requested a leave of absence last year while a serious safeguarding investigation was carried out. He is charged with four counts of indecently assaulting […]