An 18-year-old student who punched another man in the face leaving him unconscious and needing six stitches to his upper lip has been handed a community service order.
Rapist could be out of jail in 18 months
A convicted rapist who was jailed for just over three years for the ‘horrendous’ sex attack on a Fermanagh woman last year could be out in just 18 months.
Bid to secure EU funding to restore town’s railway link
A lobby group that is pushing for a return of the railways to Fermanagh and Donegal have called on governments and politicians to support the initiative.
Lisnaskea firm secures lucrative £1m Gulf deal
A Lisnaskea firm has expanded its borders to newer markets agreeing a million pound deal in the Gulf.
Support group formed to help people with chronic sleeping disorder
AN IRVINESTOWN group that supports people with chronic lung conditions has just returned from Stormont where they attended an event to highlight a dangerous sleeping disorder.
Warning on electric blanket dangers
A HOME safety roadshow and health fair for older people will take place on Tuesday November 26 2013 in Mahon’s Hotel, Irvinestown from 9.30am to 1pm.
Stamping out misconceptions of mental health
THE RIGHT Here Fermanagh project has been the backbone in helping improve young people’s mental health across the county and strives to challenge the stigma and misunderstanding attached to mental illness.
Radical new A&E plans could lead to downgrading of hospital
THE Accident and Emergency department at the South West Acute Hospital could be in danger of being downgraded, offering less services and forcing patients to travel long distances for specialist treatments should new NHS proposals be introduced.
Family felt ‘uneasy’ and ‘intimidated after harassment from former tenant
A previous tenant who harassed the new occupant of his former home leaving him and his family ‘uneasy’ and ‘intimidated’ has been given a conditional discharge for a period of two years.
Nearly 3,000 people in Fermanagh affected by diabetes
CLOSE to 3,000 people in Fermanagh are affected by diabetes, the Western Trust has revealed.