Defector ‘made right decision’ to rejoin DUP


WITH more Ulster Unionists defecting to the DUP, two of the newest local party members say they have no regrets over their decision to jump ship earlier this year. One year ago, Cllr Raymond Farrell sensationally quit the UUP citing party leader Mike Nesbitt’s stance on gay marriage as the key reason behind his decision. […]

Fright-tastic Halloween in Fermanagh!


FERMANAGH certainly got into the Halloween ‘spirit’ again this year, with locals turning out in their zombie-clad droves to enjoy the festivities around the county. From ghost walks to pumpkin trails, to fancy dress family fun, to bonfires and boxty, the ancient festival certainly seems to be still firing the imagination of both young and […]

Foster needs to look at facts says anti-Brexit priest


FERMANAGH’S interests will be well represented at the All Island Civic Dialogue on Brexit today, despite the First Minister’s refusal to attend the event. Fr Joe McVeigh, one of the Fermanagh representatives in the group, said the group had been getting a very good reaction locally and internationally, attracting media attention from Sky News, The […]

Mum-to-be spared jail sentence


A PREGNANT woman was spared a jail sentence when she appeared in court charged with five motoring offences after being stopped by police on two separate occasions in Enniskillen and Strabane.  Enniskillen Magistrates Court heard that police were on mobile patrol at 9pm on December 27th last at Windmill Heights in Enniskillen when they observed […]

Firearms and cash stolen in weekend burglary


  Police are appealing for witnesses following a burglary at a house in the Pettigo Road area of Kesh yesterday afternoon (Sunday). It was reported that sometime between 5pm and 7.30pm entry was gained to the property. A number of items, including two legally held firearms and a sum of cash was stolen during the […]

Crime crackdown sees PSNI seize fireworks in Kesh


Ahead of tonight’s Halloween celebrations in Enniskillen, police have issued a warning over the dangers of fireworks. Those found to be breaking the law could face fines of up to £5,000. The warning comes after police in Fermanagh seized a quantity of fireworks in the Kesh area on Thursday. Tonight, the biggest fireworks display in […]

Father-of-six snatched £140 from man in cigarette deal


A 30-YEAR-OLD man who snatched £140 out of the hands of another man was guilty of a “nasty offence”, Enniskillen Magistrates Court has heard. Martin Ward, of Lackaboy View, Moneynoe Glebe, Enniskillen, admitted stealing cash to the value of £140 or thereabouts belonging to Jonathan Browne on April 16th this year. At his sentencing on […]