‘The fact he has an addiction is a reason but not an excuse … Such behaviour does not make the basis for a happy family gathering’
Fermanagh filmmaker cleared of sexual assault
The Enniskillen director had been accused of assaulting the woman after having lunch with her at her flat on October 27, 2017.
Love is in the air in Fermanagh
Valentine’s Day is synonymous with roses, chocolates and heart felt greetings cards. Each year it is estimated that approximately £1.5 billion is spent on cards and gifts in the UK. It is a day that has become a key date on the commercial calendar. This year though the big question is whether or not you […]
Local beauty spots to get National Geographic treatment
THE ICONIC National Geographic ‘yellow frames’ could soon be erected at two rural beauty spots across Fermanagh. The massive steel structures, modelled on the famous magazine’s front page yellow border, frame the landscape beyond and act as focal points for visitors’ photos. A joint initiative between local action groups and the Department of Agriculture, the […]
Angry scenes as pair charged with brutal Clogher murder
A judge was required to clear a courtroom after an outburst from family and friends of Pat Ward as the pair accused of his murder were returned to the cells after being charged. Despite a very heavy police presence at Dungannon Magistrates Court prior to and during the hearing, emotions boiled over. Mr Ward was […]
Man crashed into parked car on Tempo main street
A TEMPO man who crashed into a parked car on the village’s main street has been convicted of careless driving. Andrew Crozier (63) of Dooneen Road appeared at Enniskillen Magistrates Court last Wednesday where he successfully contested charges of driving while unfit through drink or drugs and dangerous driving. On April 7th last year police […]
Council asked to ‘hold fire’ on Necarne decision
A Policy and Resources Committee meeting will take place tonight (Wednesday), and members may make a decision on the lease.
Tragic loss of sisters inspires mental health campaign
A LOCAL woman who lost two of her sisters to suicide has organised a Masquerade Ball to support the mental health and suicide prevention programmes that Oak Healthy Living Centre delivers. In August, Emma Reilly was walking the Camino De Santiago in Spain when she came up with the idea of the Gala Ball to […]
Farmer hit 93mph ‘to help cow in distress’
A YOUNG farmer who was clocked speeding at over 90mph on the main Belfast Road claimed he was trying to get home to help with a distressed cow, a local court has heard. Michael Hall (20) of Kell Road, Fivemiletown pleaded guilty to speeding at Enniskillen Magistrates Court on Monday. Police had detected him driving […]
Majority of women smear test recalls in western area
A TOTAL of 61 women from the Western Trust area have been asked to re-take a smear test following a review of a number of tests done between April 2018 and June 2018. As a result of the review, a total of 86 women have been asked to arrange repeat smear tests with their GP – […]