A SHORT pre-sentence report is to be prepared in the case of a teenager who admitted damaging a woman’s car. Tami-Leigh Gilmour (19) from Corporation Street, Enniskillen committed the offence on April 14. A guilty plea on her behalf by a defence solicitor at Enniskillen Magistrates Court. District Judge Alana McSorley remanded Gilmour on continuing […]
Fermanagh animal sanctuary on the brink of collapse
A FERMANAGH animal sanctuary has said they’re facing a “huge concern” as the number of kittens and animals being abandoned throughout the county reaches a record high. Bright Eyes Animal Sanctuary in Ballinamallard is on the brink of collapse and they’ve released an urgent appeal encouraging Fermanagh pet-lovers to take some of the abandoned animals […]
This is your ‘last best chance’ to save SWAH services
LOCAL patients and health staff have been told to “speak now or forever hold your peace” on the future of the South West Acute Hospital (SWAH) emergency surgery. A large crowd gathered at Fermanagh House on Thursday night for a meeting, organised by Save Our Acute Services (SOAS) to explain to people how to contribute to […]
Fermanagh man allegedly threatened to damage horses
A LISBELLAW man has been remanded on bail in relation to multiple motoring, assault and threat charges. Nathan Armstrong (25) from Tattymacall Road is accused of driving dangerously, while disqualified and without insurance as well as assaulting a male and threatening to damage or destroy his horses. Offending is alleged to have occurred close to […]
New potential opening date for Fermanagh retail park
IT’S BEEN over five years in the making, but the retail section of the long-awaited Lakelands Retail and Leisure Park could soon be open for business. Work got underway in February at the site of the old Unipork factory in Enniskillen and has been progressing at pace ever since. In a statement posted to its social media at […]
Fermanagh actor John’s leading the way
AFTER graduating as an actor from the hugely prestigious Royal Academy of Music, Enniskillen’s John Cathcart has claimed a top bursary which could see his career go from strength to strength. The Enniskilen man has been recognised as one of the top up and coming local drama stars and he recently completed a multi-year degree […]
Support for health staff in light of racist disorder
“We must all stand together to reject the reprehensible behaviour and violence we have seen in recent days.”
Road death shocks Fermanagh community
A LOCAL festival was marred by tragedy this week after a driver taking part in a car run lost his life. The Kinawley and extended Fermanagh community was left in “complete shock” on Sunday morning following the fatal one-vehicle road collision, which happened just before the event began. Father-of-three Richard Mulholland, pictured left, who was in his 50s, was competing […]
Armed men raid ‘wrong’ house in Fermanagh
A GANG of hooded and armed men forced their way into a house in Enniskillen in the early hours of yesterday morning (Tuesday), only to discover they had raided the wrong address. The resident of the home on Kilmacormick Avenue in the county town was left shaken but uninjured following the terrifying ordeal, which happened […]
Body recovered from Killyfole Lough in Fermanagh
POLICE are not treating the discovery of a body in a local lake this week as suspicious. Emergency services and police officers attended the scene at the serene surroundings of Killyfole Lough near Roslea yesterday (Tuesday). It is understood the deceased was from Monaghan. In a statement, the PSNI said, “Police attended a report of a […]