Ellie still a source of inspiration for school


THREE years after Ellie Nicholl’s heartbreaking death, her Primary School has been rewarded for the care they gave to the little girl during her short life.  St Patrick’s Primary School, Mullanaskea won the ‘Best School for Helping All Pupils Achieve Their Best’ award from Families First Northern Ireland.  The school was nominated by Ellie Nicholl’s parents […]

Court

Man smoking joint when police called


AN ENNISKILLEN man who was smoking a cannabis joint when police called to his door has been fined.  Lee Carty (30) of Drumbawn Close, Drumclay pleaded guilty to possession of a Class B drug at Enniskillen Magistrates Court on Monday.  Police had called to Carty’s address at around 4.50pm on Saturday, September 29th. He was […]

PLAN FOR NEW CINEMA AND LEISURE COMPLEX


A MAJOR multi-million pounds leisure complex could give social life in Fermanagh a much-needed fillip – provided it gets the go-ahead from planners. The development, which could include a multi-screen cinema, restaurants, drive-through fast food and coffee outlets as well as a 65-bed hotel, is planned for the former Unipork site just off Enniskillen’s Cornagrade […]

Road works

Town roadworks completed ten weeks ahead of schedule


THE roadworks to facilitate gas mains laying in Enniskillen town centre has been completed an impressive 10 weeks ahead of schedule. Since the new year, roadworks around the town centre has caused disruption for motorists as work men laid pipes for the Gas to the West project.  It was estimated the works would last up […]

Court

Driver claims ginger cat caused car crash


A LISNASKEA MAN who claimed he crashed into an electricity pole after a cat ran out in front of him while he was driving home from work has been fined and given penalty points for careless driving.  Barry McDermott (25) of Monancloy Road, Monanacloy appeared at Enniskillen Magistrates Court last Wednesday where he pleaded guilty […]