A MAN who called police for a lift home from the South West Acute Hospital (SWAH), among other matters, has been given community service for persistently calling emergency number 101. Tony Cahall (44), of Woodside in Omagh, appeared before Enniskillen Magistrates’ Court on a number of charges of persistent improper use of electronic communications. The court heard that […]
Appeal opens for former teacher convicted of assault
AN appeal by a former school teacher convicted of sexually assaulting a pupil will continue tomorrow (Thursday) at Omagh County Court. David Baxter (66), from Killadeas Road, Lisnarick, is appealing against both the conviction and sentence he received in March after he was found guilty of sexually assaulting a child on a date between February […]
Mary Lou says planning for a united Ireland must begin
A public discussion on rural health and care took place last night at 7pm in the Westville Hotel, as part of Sinn Féin’s ongoing Commission on the Future of Ireland. Sinn Féin president Mary Lou McDonald addressed the meeting, emphasising the need for immediate preparation, stating: “The planning for a united Ireland must happen now.” […]
Mary Lou acknowledges Fermanagh’s healthcare fears
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A PUBLC discussion on rural health and care took place last night at 7pm in the Westville Hotel, as part of Sinn Féin’s ongoing ‘Commission on the Future of Ireland’. It was the third health-focused event held this year, with guest speakers including Sinn Féin president Mary Lou McDonald, alongside an independent panel featuring Fr […]
Dunbar ‘looking forward’ to return of Line of Duty
ENNISKILLEN actor Adrian Dunbar said he’s ‘looking forward’ to filming a new series of ‘Line of Duty’ after it was confirmed that the BBC thriller is set to return. After months of speculation, BBC confirmed that the police drama would be back for a seventh series, with filming set to take place early next year. The […]
Fermanagh crews excel at Lagan Head of the River
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ROWING FERMANAGH crews excelled at the recent Lagan Head of the River event in Belfast, with teams from Enniskillen Royal Boat Club and Portora Boat Club achieving top success. The girls J16 octo of Sophia Latimer, Catalina Starrett, Heidi Bogle, Sophie Collum, Hannah Keaney, Maya Kettyle, Martha McCreesh, Casey-Lee Leonard with cox Leah Topping won […]
Fermanagh teenager takes campaign to Stormont
By Summer Richie A FERMANAGH teenager has travelled to Stormont to present a petition calling for the Online Safety Bill to be strengthened. Backed by the International Justice Mission (IJM), survivors of online sexual exploitation are calling for the UK Government to strengthen the Bill to provide greater protection for children. Enniskillen student Julia Kennedy, who has worked with […]
Belfast man accused of burglary in Fermanagh
A TWENTY-eight-year-old man has been returned for trial on burglary and damage charges, connected to an alleged incident in Belcoo last year. Appearing for a committal hearing was Tiernan Og McAteer from Old Park Square, Belfast, but who has been remanded in custody since his arrest. McAteer is charged with entering a house as a trespasser, […]
‘They have been in our minds’, says Lisbellaw manager
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ULSTER IHC FINAL THE memory of the much-loved Vanessa Whyte and her children James and Sara will be “in the minds” of the Lisbellaw players when they take to Clones on Sunday in the Ulster Intermediate Hurling Final. Earlier this year, the Lisbellaw and extended Fermanagh community was devastated when the three respected club members […]
Not guilty of threats and abusive behaviour
A court report in today’s Fermanagh Herald (November 26) stated defendant Russell Elliott (41) of Aghaherrish Road was convicted of domestic abuse, as well as four other charges. We would like to clarify that Elliott was found not guilty of two of those charges – threats to kill and threatening or abusive behaviour. We are […]