THE FERMANAGH community has been saddened following the death of Barry ‘Red Barry’ Leonard. Formerly of Sligo Line, Point, Letterbreen, Barry has been remembered as a ‘gentleman’ who was ‘full of craic’. Belcoo GAA paid tribute following the passing of Barry, a long-time supporter and member of the club’s extended family. “All club activities have […]
Multiple charges follow Derrylin hit-and-run
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MULTIPLE charges arising from an alleged hit-and-run have been put to a 58-year-old driver. Zdzislaw Bartczak from Aghyoule Road, Derrylin is accused of driving after consuming excess alcohol and without a licence or insurance. He is also charged with failing to stop and remain at the scene of an accident in which damage was caused and […]
‘We’re all human beings and mistakes can be made’
ERNE Gaels manager Declan Bonner said “we’re all human beings and mistakes can be made” after some major and controversial decisions were made during the Division One league final. Two two-pointers from Stephen McGullion and Jarlath Flanagan helped Derrygonnelly Harps to victory, although video footage later showed they should have been single scores. Despite protests […]
Changes ahead as phone signal crisis deepens
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FERMANAGH residents are fearing that they’re going to be “left behind” after one of the leading telecom providers in the North confirmed its plan to transition the phone lines across the county. Major frustration is growing locally over the increasingly poor phone signal in the county and it has now been confirmed that Openreach will […]
£80K of suspected cocaine seized in Enniskillen
£80,000 of suspected cocaine was seized in Enniskillen yesterday evening, Thursday 14th August. Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Organised Crime Branch investigating drugs criminality have seized a quantity of suspected cocaine and arrested three men following the stop and search of a vehicle in Enniskillen yesterday evening, Thursday 14th August. Detective Inspector […]
Talented Rachel to release new music
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DERRYGONNELLY talent Rachel McConnell is set to take another step in her impressive career by releasing a new single, as she continues to make her mark on the Country music scene. Rachel, who rose to prominence following her appearance on TG4 show ‘Glór Tíre’, recently teased her fans that some ‘new music is on the […]
Grim reality as non-fatal strangulation arrests mount
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TWO years after non-fatal strangulation was made a standalone offence in the North, police have confirmed over 80 arrests have been made in the Fermanagh and Omagh policing district alone. One of the first arrests under the new law took place in the district just two days after the legislation came into effect in June 2023. Since […]
Assault and public order charges
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A CONTEST date is to be fixed in relation to charges from an incident in which a man was allegedly assaulted. Jack Robinson (20) from Old Post Way, Tamlaght is accused of causing actual bodily harm and disorderly behaviour, in connection to an incident on December 27, 2024 at the Diamond, Enniskillen. Robinson pleaded not guilty to both charges.
Enniskillen boat owner devastated after morning blaze
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THERE have been calls for increased shoreline security and surveillance, after a local man’s beloved boat was destroyed in a fire. The owner, John Carty, who often sleeps onboard the boat which is moored at Kilmacormick, was alerted by a neighbour at 5am last Tuesday (August 5) to find flames engulfing the vessel he had pulled tightly onto […]
Top recognition for Fermanagh chef Marty
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LOCAL chef Marty McAdam said he was “absolutely delighted” after his restaurant in Enniskillen was recognised among the top cuisine hotspots in the North, in a major success for his business. It was recently confirmed that The Street Kitchen, located in Paget Lane in Enniskillen, was named in a ‘Northern Ireland on a Plate’ book which […]