Brexit forces Blacklion postmistress to bow out


Dymphna Stewart is preparing for her last Christmas as the village postmistress in Blacklion. News that she will step down from the role in the New Year due to the implications of Brexit has come as a blow to the small Cavan community.    Ms Stewart says that the volume of business in the busy […]

Man jailed for stealing can of beer


A DONEGAL man has been jailed for stealing a can of beer from Asda, and has also been disqualified for drink driving in north Fermanagh. Jason McDonagh (26) of Lawn Park, Ballyshannon faced two sets of charges at Enniskillen Magistrates Court on Monday. The first charge, of theft, related to an incident at Asda, Enniskillen […]

Second anniversary mass for Kieran


The second anniversary mass of the late Kieran McAree, from Emyvale, Monaghan will take place on Friday December 16th at 7.30pm in St. Patrick’s Church, Corracrin, Emyvale. The body of the 23 year old Monaghan native was found at the Round O, Enniskillen after nine weeks of searching. Dozens of volunteers from Fermanagh helped to […]

Festive flotilla brings Christmas cheer


IF you’re out shopping in Enniskillen this Saturday evening, keep an eye out for a very special flotilla on the River Erne.    Each year, weather permitting, the children from Roscor Youth Village load their canoes with Christmas trees and twinkling lights then sail around the island town while singing festive carols for the three […]

Christmas tree vandalised in Irvinestown


Police are appealing for witnesses and information following the report of criminal damage to the Christmas tree on the Main Street area of Irvinestown, Enniskillen. Constable Coughlin said : “It was reported that between the hours of 8.00am on Saturday 10th December and 10.00am on Sunday 11th December, damage had been caused to the Christmas […]

Gunman to be sentenced over terrorist cache


A convicted gunman who was caught with a massive haul of bomb making equipment in Kinawley in October 2014, appeared in Antrim Crown Court today, and is due to find out how much longer he will serve in jail next week.    Barry Petticrew pleaded guilty to three charges of possessing explosive substances with intent, […]

Tasteless award sparks outrage


  THERE has been outrage this week after it was claimed local teenagers handed out inappropriate and potentially devastating awards to each other at their school formal, including one titled “most likely to kill yourself.”    The award is understood to have been given out at the recent Enniskillen Royal Grammar School formal, among other […]