Domestic abuser who disrupted relative’s wake is jailed


A 20-YEAR-OLD man who admitted multiple domestic abuse charges which occurred when he disrupted a family wake and encouraged his teenage brother to “beat the f*** out of them” has been jailed. Matthew Acheson from Rampart Lane, Lisbellaw admitted assaulting a female relative on December 6 2023 and damaged a window and flower pots in her […]


New principal for Fermanagh school


THE new principal at the Erne Integrated College in Enniskillen has said he’s looking forward to playing a key role in the school’s ‘vibrant and successful history’. After stepping into the temporary principal post at Erne Integrated College following the retirement of Jimmy Jackson Ware, Darron McLaughlin has been confirmed as the new principal of […]


Fermanagh residents urged for views on new bypass


ENNISKILLEN residents have been urged to have their say on how the A4 Southern Bypass will maximise the ‘social, economic and environmental benefits’ for the county town. Following the resumption of the Stormont Executive, the people of the town were given a major boost when Northern Ireland Finance Minister Caoimhe Archibald allocated £16 million for […]


Chinese VIPs visit Fermanagh school


THE Mayor of Huangshi city in China and the Chinese Ambassador to Northern Ireland made a historic visit to St Kevin’s College in Lisnaskea on Monday. Mayor Wu Zhiling and Madame Zhang Meifang arrived at the college with their Chinese delegation amid heavy rain, but the bad weather could not put a dampener on the big occasion. […]


Man released on bail after alleged rape in Enniskillen


A MAN arrested on suspicion of rape in Enniskillen has been released on bail. “A 38-year-old man arrested on suspicion of rape following a report relating to an incident in the Broadmeadow area of Enniskillen in the early hours of Sunday morning, 28th April, has been released on bail. Enquiries are ongoing,” a police spokesperson […]


Fermanagh man facing fraud charges


A CASE of alleged fraud and false accounting involving a former director of a Fermanagh playgroup is to transfer to crown court. Martin Cox (40) from Hillcrest, Enniskillen is accused of 16 offences comprising five counts each of fraud by false representation and fraud by abuse of position. There are also four counts of making or supplying […]