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 […]
SOAS to meet with Stormont Health Committee at SWAH
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Representatives of Save Our Acute Services are to appear before the Assembly Health Committee in the South West Acute Hospital (SWAH) tomorrow [Thursday] at 2pm. The campaign seeks the restoration of emergency surgery to the hospital following its ‘temporary’ withdrawal by the Western Health and Social Care Trust management in December 2022. Campaign representatives will […]
Council acknowledges ‘serious concerns’ over records
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Fermanagh and Omagh District Council’s Chief Executive has acknowledged “serious concerns” after it emerged that key dog-breeding records were destroyed on the same day the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) ordered them to be preserved. Chief Executive Alison McCullagh briefed councillors privately as the ICO launches a formal investigation into why the documents, at the centre […]
Businesses concerned hotel ‘eyesore’ is harming trade
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BUSINESSES on Forthill Street in Enniskillen are concerned the current derelict ‘eyesore’ state of the Railway Hotel, and delays in the planned demolition of the building, are severely harming trade and customer flow. Last September, the iconic Enniskillen building suffered a suspected arson attack, leaving it in disrepair. Shipping containers were placed at the front as a safety measure […]
Concern at high suicide rate in local council region
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ANYONE in distress in the county is being urged to seek help immediately, with new figures showing Fermanagh and Omagh has the highest suicide rate in the North. The latest report by the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency (NISRA) has revealed 21 people in the local area died by suicide in 2024. This was the highest rate per capita […]
Hero dog Polly honoured for her life-saving bark
A FOUR-year-old golden retriever from Ballinamallard was honoured at the prestigious Heart Hero awards ceremony in London last night. Polly the dog and owner Hannah received a CPR hero award for helping to save the life of Hannah’s husband Adam, when he had a cardiac arrest in March 2024. Adam, 39, a draughtsman for a steel […]
Enniskillen school hoping to get four new classrooms
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AN Enniskillen school is hoping to get planning permission for a new building which would create space for four new classrooms. The Education Authority has lodged the planning application with Fermanagh and Omagh District Council on behalf of Willowbridge School. If given the green light by the council, the new 759m² building at the school’s […]
GAA star to talk about mental health at Fermanagh event
FORMER Dublin GAA star Philly McMahon is coming to Fermanagh to speak about the importance of good mental health. The multi All-Ireland winning footballer will be speak at Mullaghdun Community Hall on Tuesday, December 2. The focus of his talk will be on mental health, well-being and resilience. It begins at 7pm and everyone is […]