28-year-old drove car at police during Fintona parade


A 28-year-old man has been charged to court after driving towards police during a parade in Fintona on Saturday. The man is charged with various offences including using a motor vehicle without insurance, failing to stop for police and attempting to cause grievous bodily injury by dangerous driving. A spokesperson from the police said, “The […]


One fatality in Roslea road crash


THE Police Service of Northern Ireland has confirmed that a man has died following a fatal one-vehicle road collision in Roslea last night (Sunday). “A report was received shortly before 10.30pm yesterday, Sunday 16th June, of a collision involving a motorcycle in the Dernawilt Road area,” said Inspector Cherith Adair. Officers attended the scene along […]


Man arrested over alleged suspicious approach to child


A man has been arrested over alleged suspicious approach to a child in the Kinawley area. “Detectives investigating a report of a suspicious approach to a child in the Drumroosk Road area of Kinawley on Monday 22nd April, have charged a man to court,” said a Police spokesperson. “The man, aged 36, who was arrested […]


Roslea road reopens after ‘serious’ crash


THE Dernawilt Road in Roslea has reopened following a ‘serious one vehicle’ road crash last night (Sunday). “Motorists are advised the Dernawilt Road in Rosslea, County Fermanagh, which was closed overnight following a serious one vehicle road traffic collision in the area, has now re-opened,” said a statement from the Police Service of Northern Ireland. […]


Fermanagh animal sanctuary ‘full to capacity’


A LEADING animal welfare group in Fermanagh has said they’re on the brink of a major crisis after they were ‘inundated with kittens’ being abandoned throughout the county. Bright Eyes Animal Sanctuary was called to Lisnaskea to provide life-saving care and attention to three kittens that were left abandoned behind a coal bunker in the town. A […]


Country music star Declan Nerney set for Enniskillen


THE Ardhowen Theatre in Enniskillen is expected to be a sell-out when the award-winning Country music star Declan Nerney rolls into town. The Fermanagh venue recently confirmed that 65-year-old Declan Nerney is set to headline a major concert and excitement is already building as ‘The Wee Man from Drumlish’ prepares to stop off in Enniskillen. […]


Fermanagh in a spin over roundabout maintenance


COUNCILLORS at the local council were left going around in circles during a discussion on who is responsible for the maintenance of roundabouts – the Department for Infrastructure (DfI), or the Council itself. The issue was raised by Ulster Unionist Councillor Mark Ovens, who said he noted the current state of roundabouts in the district […]


Fermanagh and Omagh Council reduces electricity costs


THE cost of electricity and heating at premises operated by Fermanagh and Omagh District Council fell by £1.1 million in the year to March 31st, 2024, according to the latest figures released by the local government organisation. Statistics produced as part of the Council’s management accounts show that the costs incurred in electricity were estimated […]