FERMANAGH GAA has confirmed that three of their longest-serving players, Ryan and Conall Jones, and Seán Quigley, have ruled themselves out of the county panel for the coming season. In a statement released on social media on Monday afternoon, Fermanagh GAA confirmed the news. “Ryan and Conall Jones along with Seán Quigley have confirmed to […]
Police officer changes plea ahead of misconduct trial
A SERVING police officer based in Fermanagh has changed his plea ahead of trial on charges of misconduct in public office relating to a sexual relationship with a female he met in the course of duty. Timothy Hampton, whose age is unknown and with an address given as Enniskillen PSNI Station, but currently suspended, originally denied all […]
Clogher man accused of animal cruelty
A CLOGHER man has appeared in court charged with animal cruelty offences after two dogs were found dead, one of which had ingested illegal drugs. It further emerged the accused is currently under investigation for the death of a third dog which was found with “horrific injuries”. Liam Swift (22) from McCrea Park, is accused of […]
Court date set for St Mary’s legal challenge
THE CAMPAIGN to save St Mary’s Primary School in Fivemiletown took another step forward this week, when a date for the legal challenge against its closure was set for the High Court in Belfast. Since the Council for Catholic Maintained Schools (CCMS) and the Education Authority (EA) earmarked the school for closure in January this year, […]
Tearooms are brewing up a storm in Ederney
MURPHY’S tearoom is back on the map as Ederney residents – and those from further afield – have been rushing to get a cuppa. The old building had been left to ruin for the best part of two decades and memories of its former glory were fading. However, backed by the Village Catalyst – a scheme […]
Jail term handed down but defendant freed
AN Enniskillen man received a jail sentence but was released having served the time already whilst on remand. Nathan Devany, 28, of no-fixed abode, Enniskillen, appeared at Enniskillen Magistrates Court via videolink from Maghaberry Prison. The Court heard that on October 9, police responded to an incident at the Enniskillen Hotel on Forthill Street. Officers found […]
Rayanne raises £30,000 of £50,000 target for MS surgery
AN Enniskillen woman who is fundraising to receive ground-breaking treatment for her multiple sclerosis (MS) has raised an astonishing £30,000. Back in April, The Herald told the story of Rayanne’s bid to raise the £50,000 needed to receive the revolutionary treatment from the Clinica Ruiz centre in Puebla, Mexico, which offers HSCT treatment using stem cells that […]
Former policeman to stand trial for attempted murder
AN Enniskillen native will stand trial next year on a murder bid charge for driving his car through the display window of an undertaker’s business in Scotland. William ‘Bill’ McBurnie, a photographer and former policeman, was said to be under the influence of alcohol when the incident took place back in December, 2022. His ex-partner and her […]
‘Inspirational’ Eimir touched many people’s lives
THE life of a respected midwife and former Fermanagh GAA player was celebrated during an emotional funeral service on Thursday. Eimir Martin lost her courageous battle with kidney cancer last week and a huge crowd gathered at Holy Cross Church, Lisnaskea to pay their respects to the popular 35-year-old, who had bravely fought the disease for the past 15 years. […]
Apollo is Ireland’s most purr-fect cat
AN Irvinestown cat was judged as being ‘purr-fect’ as he was crowned as the Supreme Champion of Ireland. Long-haired pedigree, Apollo, came away with top honours at the recent GCCFI (Governing Council of the Cat Fancy of Ireland) show in Dublin. Owned by breeder, Judita Paulauskiene – who is 45 and runs the Cleaning Angels cleaning […]