Man grew cannabis in attic ‘for pain relief’


AN ENNISKILLEN man was operating his own cannabis factory in the attic of his home to self-medicate for a kidney condition, Enniskillen Magistrates Court was told this week.  Dariosz Malachowski (47) of The Brook in Enniskillen pleaded guilty to cultivating and possessing cannabis when he appeared before Monday’s sentencing hearing.  The court was told that […]

Erne wrestlers in seventh heaven


Erne Wrestling Clubs had a successful trip to the Cavan Cadet and Junior Wrestling Championships last month. The competition draws wrestlers from across Ireland and Erne wrestlers shoe, claiming seven golds, six silvers and two bronzes. Golds went to Reece Simpson, Matthew Maguire, Alex McKenna, Eoin Connolly, Corey Nethercott and Conal Sweeney. Silvers went to […]

Patient went on rampage after doctor refused him medication


A 20-year-old man, who caused damage to an Enniskillen doctors’ surgery, has been sentenced to six months in jail.  In the first incident on February 21st last, police were on patrol on the Irvinestown Road in Enniskillen when they observed a vehicle acting suspiciously in the area around the cemetery. Police approached the car containing […]

Police appeal following burglary in Tempo


Police are appealing for information in relation to a number of burglaries and thefts in Fermanagh,  Tyrone and Derry. It is believes these incidents are connected. Just after 3pm on Tuesday 7 March, PSNI received a report that a house had been ransacked and a shotgun stolen in the Glengesh Road area of Tempo. An […]

Water agency apologises after overcharging church


NI WATER has apologised for over-charging a Fermanagh church, which it wrongly billed for using around 400 litres of water each Sunday.  A spokesman for the utility company said it was working with Lisnaskea Presbyterian Church to “correct any errors” that had been identified after church treasurer, Drew Wigham, first noticed their bill had begun […]