WHILE freshwater swimming at this time of year is normally the perserve of Newtownbutler folk taking part in the traditional Galloon swim on New Year’s Day, this year Belcoo folk are going to beat them to it!
Police investigate shots fired at Lisnaskea police station
POLICE are investigating after reports that shots had been fired at Lisnaskea police station yesterday evening (December 23).
Grandmother (46) is accused of threat to blow up petrol station
A GRANDMOTHER from Lisnaskea who has been accused of trying to set a filling station on fire threatened to “blow this place up” using a lighter and cigarette, a court has heard.
Emigration figures ‘fail to tell full picture’
THERE are growing fears of a ‘lost generation’ as thousands of local people, particularly the young, have emigrated over the last five years sparking concerns that communities are facing dwindling numbers of under 30s.
Christmas warning after spate of burglaries
It is thought that the robbery in Lack on Monday may have been part of a suspected gang crime spree in rural Fermanagh.
Late shopping rush gives retail sector a welcome lift
IT HAS been a positive few weeks for traders, with Christmas shoppers providing a welcome boost to the local retail sector.
Latest: No fatalities in two car collision
AN RTC on the Irvinestown Road yesterday evening (Saturday), has resulted in no fatalities.
Half a million items expected through Enniskillen sorting office
THINGS ARE hotting up at the Enniskillen sorting office – and staff there expect half a million items to pass through their doors during the two week Christmas period.
Big increase in number of dogs being destroyed
November has seen a 117% increase in the number of dogs destroyed in Fermanagh compared to the previous month.
Fracking opponents welcome plans to look into safety issues
A NEW research programme into the safety of fracking is to be carried out over a period of two years and those that oppose the controversial gas extraction process hope enough evidence will be gathered to ensure Fermanagh’s natural landscape remains unspoilt.