Middle East conflict driving up local oil prices


IN A reversal of what we’ve become used to over the years, pump prices in Fermanagh are currently cheaper than in our neighbouring counties to the South. However, with the conflict in the Middle East seeing a surge oil prices, don’t expect to save on fuel or home heating costs this winter. While diesel is currently still cheaper south […]


Singing star Nathan Carter fined for speeding


COUNTRY & WESTERN singing star, Nathan Carter has been fined £250 and given penalty points for speeding. Carter, 33, of Cloonatrig Road, Bellenaleck, did not appear at Enniskillen Magistrates Court but issued a plea of guilty via his solicitor to driving with excess speed. The Court heard the a police mobile patrol in Bellanaleck spotted […]


Share Village lighting up the dark evenings


THE DARK evenings may be drawing in, but it’s still ‘all go’ at the Share Discovery Village in Lisnaskea. Next month BBC Radio 4’s popular panel programme ‘Any Questions?’ will be broadcasting live from the holiday and activity centre, and the local public are being urged to take part. The show, which airs on Friday […]


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Three year driving ban for drink driver


AN ENNISKILLEN man found to be over the drink-drive limit has been slapped with a three-year driving ban. Cormac Breslin, 39, of The Limes, Enniskillen, pleaded guilty to driving with excess alcohol in breath. It was disclosed to Enniskillen Magistrates Court that he had already served a driving disqualification for a similar offence. The Court […]


Gearing up for the Erne Vintage Show


THE Erne Vintage Classic Car Show, organised by the Erne Vintage Car Club returns this autumn taking place at the Necarne Equestrian Centre, Irvinestown. The event is open to everyone to attend and enjoy the range of classic cars and vehicles on show inside the equestrian centre all whilst supporting the work of Air Ambulance Northern Ireland. […]


Multiple traffic offences racked up over four years


AN OMAGH woman who racked up 46 traffic offences – the majority of them in Fermanagh – over a period of four years will be sentenced next month. Anne Joyce, 33, of Culmore Park, Omagh, appeared at Enniskillen Magistrates Court. A total of nine police officers spent much of the day in Court to appear as witnesses for the Prosecution […]


Royal boost for Lisnaskea Men’s Shed


LISNASKEA Men’s Shed’s work helping to preserve rural woodcrafts and protect local wildlife has been given a royal boost. The group, which is run by the Oak Healthy Living Centre, has been given a grant by the Royal Countryside Fund (RCF) – formerly known as the Prince’s Countryside Fund – for a new project. This project is […]