THE Police Service of Northern Ireland is appealing for information following an arson attack on a property in Enniskillen last night (Thursday). “Shortly before 8.15pm police received a report of a fire at a flat in the Derrin Park area of Enniskillen,” said Detective Sargent Murphy in a statement. “Officers along with colleagues from the […]
‘Shame’ as Fermanagh market closes
THE Enniskillen Community Market is coming to an end. The market has to close its doors after its final market on 1st June due to the venue being no longer available. Over the past year the market has helped local businesses start their journey, such as Fallguy Records and Lough Erne Vintage who now have their […]
Fermanagh pair charged with assaulting woman
TWO people have appeared in court in relation to an alleged assault on a woman last month. Jordan Deery (22) from Derrin Road and Shauna Simpson (39) from Drumbeg both in Enniskillen are jointly accused of causing actual bodily harm on April 27. Deery is further accused of a second assault on the woman and damaging […]
Fermanagh junior doctors’ strike to cause disruption
FERMANAGH patients have been warned that the health service will experience widespread disruption this week due to the two-day junior doctors’ strike. Junior doctors in Northern Ireland are staging the industrial action after pay talks with the Department of Health broke down earlier this year. The strike action will take place from 7am today (Wednesday) to 7am on Friday. […]
Fermanagh band takes to the stage in Enniskillen
ONE of Fermanagh’s top up and coming bands recently showcased their talents at a packed out Pat’s Bar in Enniskillen. Originally from the Knocks area of Fermanagh, the five-member family band called ‘Tully’ is making massive strides in the local music scene and they recently sold-out one of the town’s top pubs. ‘Tully’ is made […]
Fermanagh’s Arlene Foster in line for new job
THE British government has refused to reveal the appointment process after it was reported earlier this week that former first minister Baroness Arlene Foster was appointed chair of Intertrade UK. Concerns were raised about how Intertrade UK appointments are made, but the process that led to Ms Foster’s appointment to the trade body remains under wraps. […]
Fermanagh motorists fury at faded road markings
CORRESPONDENCE from the Department of Infrastructure on faded road markings which essentially urged motorists to be vigilant has left councillors demanding to know how it’s possible to look for something that’s invisible from neglect. One councillor described a mini-roundabout in his constituency as a “free-for-all” as it no longer has markings whatsoever. Previously, the Council […]
Fermanagh woman heads up smoking campaign
A BELCOO woman is heading up the Public Health Agency’s new scheme which is aiming to inform people about the dangers of smoking which is ‘proven to cause cancer and other serious illnesses’. Fermanagh woman Denise McCallion, who works as the Health Improvement Manager at the Public Health Agency, has spoken out following new legislation being […]
Former Fermanagh playgroup director admits fraud
THE former director of a Fermanagh playgroup has admitted charges of fraud and abusing his position and in relation to theft of almost £12,790. Martin Cox (41) from Hillcrest, Enniskillen was accused of seven offences comprising five counts each of fraud by false representation and single counts of theft and fraud by abuse of position. He appeared […]
Fermanagh singer Samantha Breslin releases new single
FERMANAGH singer and musician Samantha Breslin has taken another major step in her music career by releasing a new single. The Lisnaskea singer, who specialises in Country music, launched her new single ‘It’s Goodbye and so Long to you’, to the delight of her ever-growing fan base. ‘It’s Goodbye and so Long to you’ is […]