AN Enniskillen man who is accused of a number of offences which include common assault, criminal damage and theft has been granted bail. Christopher Shannon (25), of Kilmacormick Avenue in Enniskillen, is charged with unlawfully assaulting an individual on November 28. During a recent hearing at Enniskillen Magistrates’ Court, the court heard that Shannon is […]
SOAS vows renewed campaign for services in 2026
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HOSPITAL campaign group Save Our Acute Services (SOAS) has said ‘2026 must be a year for delivery’ for the restoration of vital services in the local health service. Following a busy and eventful year, the ever-growing campaign group plans to kick the new year off with a public meeting in the coming weeks. Speaking to the ‘Herald, […]
Fermanagh lorry driver fined for speeding
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AN Enniskillen man has been handed penalty points and been fined for speeding. Cormac McCaffrey (53), of Gola Road, pleaded guilty to driving a lorry at 56mph, while in a 40mph zone, on the Belfast Road in Enniskillen in May. McCaffrey entered a guilty plea at Enniskillen Magistrates’ Court, where he was fined £150 and had three point endorsed […]
Fermanagh group shines at Sruth na h’Éirne annual quiz
SRUTH na hÉirne rounded off its year of activities with its annual Irish-language quiz, held in the upstairs function room of Charlie’s in Enniskillen. A total of 65 people attended from across the region, including a group of Gaeilgeoirí from Omagh who boldly admitted that they were in Enniskillen, on a spying mission, having heard […]
Fermanagh man accused of motoring charges
AN Irvinestown man is accused of driving a vehicle without a licence and without insurance. David Ward (34), of Townhill Park in Irvinestown, appeared before Enniskillen Magistrates’ Court on Monday (December 22). The court heard that on November 27, Ward is alleged to have drove a vehicle in Main Street in Irvinestown, without a licence […]
Demand for full inquiry after new Kelly Lynch findings
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New forensic report concludes 23-year-old from Lisnaskea died following violent assault
Fermanagh woman helping families deal with cancer
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A Fermanagh woman who lost both her parents to cancer is now supporting other families facing a diagnosis of their own. Lisa Fee has been working in the role of family support worker with Cancer Focus for the past three years. She felt the need to work with the charity after her parents passed away […]
Fermanagh man accused of assaulting mother
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A Fermanagh man accused of domestic abuse charges against his mother, “flicked blood at police and claimed to be HIV positive” a court has heard. Fred Tottenham (39) from Leighan Road, Enniskillen is charged with assaulting his mother, damaging her property, engaging in abusive behaviour to cause physical or psychological harm and assaulting two police […]
Super Skins retain Ulster Junior Cup
ULSTER JUNIOR CUP ENNISKILLEN Rugby Club enjoyed a Christmas to remember as they made history by winning the Ulster Junior Cup for the second time in a row following victory over Ballynahinch 2XV in Belfast. There was joyous scenes at the Affidea Stadium in Belfast on Saturday (December 27) when Skins won back-to-back titles following […]
Suspended sentence for damaging neighbour’s car
AN Enniskillen resident who caused over £1,000 in damages to his neighbour’s vehicle has been handed a suspended sentence. Giedrius Makauskas (51) of Foxhill Close appeared before Enniskillen Magistrates’ Court via videolink from custody to face a number of charges. With the assistance of a Lithuanian interpreter, the court heard that in November police were […]