AN Enniskillen man caught with over £500 worth of cannabis has been sentenced to a one year probation order. Gary Hutchinson (30) of Floraville, Enniskillen appeared at Enniskillen Magistrates Court on Monday charged with four counts of possessing a class B controlled drug, namely herbal Cannabis. The charges relate to two separate incidents. On February […]
Postcards home for Christmas
CHRISTMAS is about coming together as a family. In the age of emigration, though, sadly many families across Fermanagh will have an empty chair at the dinner table next Tuesday. Spending Christmas away in a foreign land can be tough for both those living abroad and families back home. Unfortunately here at the Herald we […]
The festive season is also a prime time for criminals
AS the countdown to Christmas continues warnings for vigilance have been issued in the hope that members of the community can help protect their presents and belongings from thieves. In asking for people to keep their cars and properties locked a PSNI spokesman said not to “give burglars an early present of your belongings”. […]
New scheme to steer patients away from GPs
A NEW Pharmacy First Scheme is in the initial stages of being rolled out across Fermanagh. The scheme aims to help displace unnecessary GP appointments by inviting patients to seek a consultation with a pharmacist first. The service which came into operation on 1 December caters for those with sore throats, colds or flu-like aliments. […]
FAMILY STRUCK BY SECOND TRAGEDY
A FERMANAGH family has been left reeling from the tragic death of another son and brother away from home following a motorbike accident in Dublin this week. Stephen Fee, who was in his 50s, passed away in hospital following a crash between a motorcycle and a car on the N4 near Lucan in west Dublin […]
Carpark hike are a success, says Council
Several of Enniskillen’s town centre carparks saw their prices jump in September this year.
‘Selfie’ man is jailed for string of assaults on police
Case heard in his absence as 34-year-old in custody in South
Man admits that he caused brother’s death in accident
A LOCAL MAN has pleaded guilty to causing his brother’s death, after agreeing to a lesser charge. Francis McCafferty (45) of Grout Hall, Pettigo was about to stand trial on multiple charges relating to the death of his brother Patrick almost five years ago. He pleaded not guilty in July 2018 to the original charges […]
Landmark Enniskillen hotel up for grabs for £300k
The Railway Hotel in Enniskillen was once a thriving hotel, but now the building is lying empty and is up for sale for under £300,000.