Sheds targeted by thieves


Police appeal for information

Police in Lisnaskea have made an appeal following the theft of a trailer. Const. Colleen Johnston said, “It is thought the trailer was taken sometime around 1am on August 10th from the Derrykerrib Road area of Newtownbutler. If you can help with enquiries please call the 101 number, quoting reference number 108811815. Alternatively information about crime can be passed via the independent Crimestoppers number on 0800 555 111.”


Fermanagh jockey due out of hospital this week following surgery


THE talented 21-year Donagh jockey, Ryan Treacy is due out of hospital this week following surgery for injuries he sustained at a fall at the Galway Races last month. Ryan is the leading jockey for Tipperary trainer, John P. Ryan, and two horses were involved in the fall at the second fence of The Galway […]


Funding blows hit school repair projects


QUESTION marks hang over the future of vital repair projects in some of Fermanagh’s schools after the Education Minister delivered a funding blow which will hit planned refurbishments and possibly new-builds.


EXCLUSIVE: Monea sculptor Michael Hoy carves Seamus Heaney headstone


The late Seamus Heaney’s headstone is all over the news, but not many know that it was carved by a Fermanagh man. Based in Monea, Michael Hoy, was commissioned by Heaney’s family to carve the poet’s headstone. When asked how he felt about the commission, he said, “I had to pinch myself.” Hoy who owns […]


Enniskillen man threw cup of tea at ex-girlfriend


A 22-year-old Enniskillen man he threw a cup of tea at his ex-girlfriend after she claimed there were “plenty of people” who wanted to sleep with her has been given a conditional discharge. Kevin Williamson, of Galliagh Park, initially denied he assaulted his ex-partner and was to contest three charges at Fermanagh Court. However, the […]


New owners of the ‘Railway’ still under wraps


ONE of Enniskillen’s iconic buildings, the Railway Hotel has been sold. The sale price has not been disclosed. The new owners, according to the auctioneering firm that conducted the sale, prefer to remain anonymous for the present.