A JURY has found that an Enniskillen man sexually abused two of his sisters-in-law more than 50 years ago. David Francis Collins, of Kilmacormick Road, Enniskillen was deemed unfit to stand trial on ten counts of abuse including indecent assault, gross indecency and attempted rape. However, a trial of facts at Dungannon Crown Court, sitting in Newry, […]
New retailer revealed for retail and leisure park
Lakeland’s retail and leisure park has announced a big brand who will be joining the complex. The park revealed that Home Bargains will be one of the shops to be trading when it is completed. They announced on Facebook on Saturday 4 May, “No more driving to Omagh for bargains for your home, we’re bringing […]
Plea changed ahead of animal cruelty trial
A MAN has changed his plea ahead of trial for badger baiting and associated charges which were uncovered during following a PSNI swoop into animal cruelty Jason Lee Kennedy (35) from Marble Arch Road, Enniskillen previously denied causing suffering to badgers and cats through baiting and fighting which he recorded and supplied to others. He appeared […]
Fermanagh man Malachy O’Rourke on reaching the pinnacle
WHAT a start to the year it was for Derrylin man, Malachy O’Rourke. In one of the most captivating All Ireland Club Finals in recent times, O’Rourke’s Glen men came from behind to beat St Brigid’s of Roscommon 2-10 to 1-12 to win their first-ever All Ireland club title. It was redemption after the men […]
Sean Magee to release second track
FERMANAGH musician Sean Magee is set to take another big step in his music career by releasing a new single early next month. On Monday, May 6, the former Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann champion will be dropping his second single and he’s hoping for similar success that followed after he released his debut track. Magee […]
Fermanagh principal McTeggart happy to leave on a high
LESS than 24 hours after helping the boys’ under 15.5 side bring an Ulster title back to the school, St Aidan’s School Principal, Pat McTeggart informed the staff that he will be retiring at the end of this academic year. And what a way to bow out for a man who has been immersed in […]
COLUMN: Michael Hand- Retirement is overrated
I WOKE up this morning to the sound of heavy rain and hailstones. It was a wet, windy Monday in April and I was delighted to be going to work. I thought to myself how lucky am I that I am still working at 66 years of age, when most people my age are retired, because […]
FLASHBACK FRIDAY…
There was plenty of glitz and glamour at the Fivemiletown College Formal at the Killyhevlin Hotel in Enniskillen in December 2011.
Anger as Irvinestown Recycling Centre closes temporarily
LOCAL residents were left angry and confused after it was revealed that Irvinestown’s busy recycling centre was to close for eight weeks. In a statement last week, Fermanagh and Omagh District Council (FODC) announced the temporary closure and the reason for it. “Irvinestown Household Recycling Centre will be closed from Monday, 29 April, 2024 for 8 weeks […]
Wait goes on for Irish passports
HOLIDAY season is on the way and some Fermanagh residents have been left sweating as the wait for passports processing goes on. The Department of Foreign Affairs recently revealed that the average processing time for renewing a standard adult passport currently stands at 10 business days and 15 days for a child renewal. Of the 200,000 […]