A Kinawley man said it was a massive shock to arrive home to find his house had been burgled last weekend.
Home Bargains confirms Enniskillen opening date
“Whenever any big retailer comes to Enniskillen, it’s a good boost and we’re really looking forward to its opening.”
Thousands in Fermanagh fail to claim full benefits
FERMANAGH pensioners are being urged to make sure they are getting all they are entitled to, with thousands in the county currently under-claiming their benefits. Earlier this year there was outrage both locally and across the UK after the new Labour government announced it was cutting the annual Winter Fuel Payment. Those in receipt of […]
Singer Sinéad Quinn stars at Irvinestown concert
FORMER ‘Fame Academy’ runner-up Sinéad Quinn returned to her hometown of Irvinestown this week for a special concert which celebrated 40 years of the popular Bawnacre Centre. The much-loved talent was confirmed as the main act at the gala concert last night (Tuesday) at the Bawnacre Centre, with well-known Country music star John Glenn also […]
Fermanagh farmers have their say at major protest
FERMANAGH farmers have called for “a complete U-turn” on the proposed APR inheritance tax changes after hundreds from the county made the journey to Lisburn on Monday night for a major protest. Thousands of farmers turned out to the Eikon Exhibition Centre in Lisburn for the rally which was organised by the Ulster Farmers’ Union, […]
Calls increase for improved mobile signal in Fermanagh
FERMANAGH mobile phone users fear they’re getting “left behind” as many still report severe and hugely frustrating issues with mobile and broadband reception in some villages in the county. The quality of phone reception has been an ongoing issue in Fermanagh for years, with some residents in the rural countryside struggling to simply make a […]
Charges against Fermanagh sex offender could reach 450
THE number of charges against a prolific sex offender accused of posing as a female escort to extort funds from victims, is expected to climb from 12 to over 450, it has emerged. Scott Toothill (35) from Gledarragh Park, Ederney is charged with inciting prostitution, fraud by posing as a female and offering sexual services, […]
Miracle escape for Fermanagh children after bus crash
THE dangers of Fermanagh’s icy roads have been highlighted this morning (Wednesday) after a school bus left the road in the Tattygare Road area of Lisbellaw. The Police were called to the scene after a school bus was reported to have left the road, with “no serious injuries” reported. “Police attended a single vehicle road […]
Fermanagh pair to contest assault charge
TWO men are to contest a charge of assault which occurred during an alleged incident earlier this year. Bartholemew James Murray (69) from Mullynaburtlan Road, Enniskillen and Paul McGoldrick (34) from Carrowshee Park, Lisnaskea are jointly accused of committing the offence against a male on March 29. Defence lawyers for each accused entered not guilty pleas […]
It’s back! Bird keepers warned of threat of avian flu
WITH winter just around the corner, flock keepers in Fermanagh are being urged to prepare for the increasing threat of bird flu. The warning comes after a case of the disease, officially known as Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) H5N5, was confirmed in Yorkshire at the start of November. It was the first detection in the UK since […]