AN ENNISKILLEN man who “sank his teeth” into a police officer’s thigh narrowly missing his groin has been jailed. Blaine Duffy from Drumbawn Close committed the offence on May 16, 2022, when an ambulance crew requested police assistance in dealing with him due to his aggression. On arrival at the Sycamore Drive area of Enniskillen at 9.15pm on the […]
Iconic Golden Arrow restaurant to close
ONE of Fermanagh’s most iconic fish and chips shops is set to use its deep fat dryer for the final time. The Golden Arrow at Townhall Street in Enniskillen will serve its last fish supper on Saturday, February 10. Owned by the Italian Lucchesi family, the restaurant holds a special place in the hearts of many people in the county town. Silvano Lucchesi was born […]
Shock and sadness at sudden death of Kevin McGovern
THE Derrygonnelly community was left shocked and saddened following the death of one of its much loved residents Kevin McGovern. Mr McGovern, formerly of Doagh, passed away suddenly on Sunday, January 21, aged just 49. Born to parents Vera and the late Sean, Mr McGovern was a devoted family man. He was a brother to […]
Presidential peace award for Fr Gabriel
FERMANAGH missionary priest, Fr Gabriel Dolan, has been recognised by President Michael D Higgins for his work in the area of peace, reconciliation, and development. Originally from Cashel, Fr Dolan has dedicated his life to communities in Kenya for over four decades, fighting first for voters rights, then expanding the cause to include land rights and the battle […]
Conor McGregor ‘looking at’ Slieve Russell Hotel
THE Slieve Russell Hotel in Ballyconnell is expected to go on the market in the next number of weeks and it’s attracting the attention of former UFC champion Conor McGregor. In a video which has been shared wide and far on social media, former Ultimate Fighting Championship title holder Conor McGregor said he had been […]
‘Bullying and blackmail won’t work’ says Foster
FORMER First Minister Arlene Foster has maintained that another way forward is needed than ‘bullying and blackmail’ tactics by the UK Government. Speaking in the House of Lords, the ex-DUP leader was referring to Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris who has offered Northern Ireland parties a £3.3 billion deal to stabilise finances in the region, including £600 million to settle […]
Enniskillen Amatuer Dramatic Society returns to stage
EADS is busy rehearsing this year’s production of Federico García Lorca’s ‘Blood Wedding’ which will be performed in the Ardhowen next month.
Community urged to attend SOAS’s public meeting tonight
The SOAS meeting takes place at Fermanagh House tonight (Wednesday) at 7pm.
Storms leave Fermanagh reeling
Just as Fermanagh residents thought they were over the worst of the recent extreme weather conditions, they may be waking up to even more of a mess.
UPDATE: ‘No crime’ after man found with head injuries
THE PSNI has said they’re ‘satisfied that there was no crime’ after a man was found with head injuries in Lisnaskea last night (Sunday). “Detectives investigating the circumstances behind the discovery of an injured man outside property in the Killygullan Drive area of Lisnaskea shortly before midnight on Sunday (21/01/24), would like to thank the […]