SEÁN Quinn has written to TDs and senators in the South calling for an investigation into alleged fraud during the take over of his businesses, and asking for his own name to be cleared. In the letter, seen by the Herald, Mr Quinn said he felt compelled to write the letter as he felt over the […]
‘Our lives were threatened’ says dog shelter staff
THE Husky Salvation in Irvinestown provides a life-saving service for the rehabilitation and rehoming of stray dogs – but the staff and team at the non-profit organisation was recently left fearing for their lives. Set up by Johanne Judge in 2016, the animal shelter has been to the fore in looking after and caring for dogs that […]
Probation and huge points penalty for Lisnaskea man
A LISNASKEA man came within a point of losing his driver’s licence at Enniskillen Magistrates Court. Patrick Cassidy, 59, of Hollybank, Lisnaskea, appeared for sentencing having pleaded guilty to a number of charges. These were two counts of criminal damage, disorderly behaviour, two counts of assaulting the police, failure to provide a specimen of breath […]
Tempo men growing the ‘tash for charity
SOME of Tempo’s leading sportsmen are taking part in a ‘Movember challenge’ with the aim of raising money for two non-profit organisations which provide help and support to people throughout Fermanagh. Charlie’s Bar – which is located in Main Street in Tempo – is organising the fundraising effort with a special shaving night scheduled to take place […]
Duo in court after high-speed Enniskillen chase
TWO PEOPLE have appeared before in court accused of stealing more than £7,000 of items from stores across the North over a seven-year period Eileen Ward (36), with an address in Boyle, Co Roscommon, and Brian Ward (36), who has an address in Bundoran, were arrested after a high-speed car chase through Enniskillen town centre last […]
Erne Fours success for Enniskillen rowers
THE Enniskillen Royal Boat Club picked up a host of medals at the well-attended and hugely popular Erne Fours Head which took place along Lough Erne on Saturday. Over 110 crews competed across the four-mile course in the two categories, with 61 male crews participating in Race One, while 51 female crews competed in Race […]
Lakelanders light up the pool in opening gala
Over 200 swimmers took to the pool at the Lakeland Forum in Enniskillen for the first gala of the season, organised and hosted by the Enniskillen Lakelanders Swimming Club. Gold medals were achieved by Mollie Kate Brewster, Michael Carron, Darragh Collins, Sophie Hanna, Jakub Mikiewicz Lumayad, Crea Mullen, Ava Neal, Erin Salcedo, Keira Salcedo and […]
Aimee’s stepping out in style!
Fermanagh model Aimee Boyle was one of the front runners at Down Royal in the fashion stakes at the weekend. The Newtownbutler social media influencer placed in the top 10 in the ‘best dressed’ competition on Ladies Day which took place on day two of the Ladbrokes Festival of Racing at Down Royal. She wowed […]
First-half goals cost Belcoo
DESPITE suffering a heavy 23-point defeat at the hands of a ruthless and clinical Carryduff side on Saturday, Belcoo manager Paul McGrath had nothing but admiration for his players. “Bringing Ulster Club football to Belcoo for the first time is an incredible achievement for this group,” said McGrath, who also managed the senior ladies to […]
Bogue in shock over GAA’s plans for hurling
FERMANAGH’s longest-serving inter-county hurler has branded the GAA’s Central Competitions Control Committee’s proposal to potentially exclude the Erne county from the Allianz Hurling League and top-tier competitions from 2025 as being ‘absolutely crazy’. On Friday afternoon, the hurling world was sent reeling when it was revealed that CCCC delegates would next month vote on whether […]