Derrylin Main Street is closed after the report of a suspicious object. Diversions are currently in place at Ballyconnell Road, Belturbet Road/Teemore Road, Newbridge Road on the main A4, approaching Derrylin. PSNI have advised drivers to seek alternative routes as it’s envisaged the area will be closed for some time.
‘Wrap up well’ advice for St Patrick’s Day Parade
IT’S all systems go for one of the biggest days of the year as thousands of people are expected to flock to the County town for the annual St Patrick’s Day festivities. The celebrations will kick off in Enniskillen on Sunday at the Broadmeadow at 1.30pm with Full Moon Fever entertaining the crowd during the […]
Police crackdown after £20,000 drugs parcel in post
POLICE in Enniskillen are cracking down on suspected drug dealers after intercepting around £20,000 worth of cannabis in the post. Over the last couple of weeks, police have been out and about carrying out public order duties in an attempt to prevent the supply of drugs and bringing those involved before the courts. Officers arrested a […]
Criminals may force closure of rural ATMs
A TRADE organisation has warned that retailers could be forced to withdraw rural ATM services if the spate of thefts continues. Over the weekend, two ATM machines in Fermanagh’s neighbouring counties were targeted by thieves using diggers in the latest thefts of rural cash machines. The ATM at Cabragh Fillling Station near Ballygawley was ripped […]
Hotel worker denies murdering ex-partner
THE former partner of Charlotte Murray, who was reported missing in 2013, is to stand trial for her murder later this year, following a hearing at Dungannon Crown Court sitting in Belfast. The two first met while working at Lusty Beg hotel complex near Kesh. John Patrick Miller (48) who is originally from Coleraine but […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]