A CORONER today said the death of Ederney teenager Katie Donnelly will be investigated ‘fully and fearlessly’. At Laganside Coroners Court today, the first preliminary hearing was held for the inquest into Katie’s death in September 2022 at the age of 18. The teenager was an inpatient at the Elm Ward at the Tyrone and […]
Brookeborough man claims he was attacked by geese
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THERE are currently 20 witnesses in the case against a Brookeborough man accused of repeatedly contacting police, including to report that he had been ‘assaulted’ by three geese and a duck. David William Kerr (43), of Grogey Road, is charged with improper use of a communication network on dates between August 23, 2023, and April 8 […]
Enniskillen man admits he is ‘addicted’ to child porn
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AN Enniskillen man who said he is ‘addicted’ to child pornography has been jailed for three years. At Dungannon Crown Court today, 43-year-old William Mullan, of Old Rossorry Park, was sentenced for multiple child sex offences. He was charged with breaching a court-imposed sexual offences prevention order (SOPO), distributing child pornography, making indecent images of children […]
Disgraced priest jailed for historic sexual abuse
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A DISGRACED priest who sexually abused four boys over a decade was today jailed for seven years. Former canon Patrick McEntee (71), formerly from Dromore, was sentenced at Dungannon Crown Court. The offending related to abuse carried out while McEntee was a teacher at St Michael’s College in Enniskillen, dating back to the late 1970s […]
Man jailed for attacking a woman at Enniskillen house
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A 23-YEAR-OLD man has been jailed for over two years after smothering a woman with a pillow while under the influence of a cocktail of drink and drugs. At Dungannon Crown Court, Jordan Beckett, of Gortin Road, Omagh, was assessed as a ‘dangerous offender’ during his sentencing. He had pleaded guilty to assault and non-fatal […]
Man in court over imitation gun incidents in Ederney
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A 32-YEAR-OLD man has appeared in court accused of pointing an imitation firearm at people in Ederney this week. Ionut Popa, of Villa Terrace, Ederney, appeared before Strabane Magistrates’ Court today charged with possession of an imitation firearm with intent to cause fear of violence, and two counts of making threats to kill. The charges relate […]
Man arrested on Enniskillen bus had been evading police
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A MAN who evaded police for almost two years has finally faced a charge of disorderly behaviour. On Friday, Marc Quinn (32), of Woodview Crescent, Trillick, appeared at Dungannon Magistrates Court. He was charged with disorderly behaviour dating back to June 26, 2023. However, he had failed to turn up to court following his previous release on […]
Fermanagh man charged with driving offences
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A LISNASKEA man has appeared in court in relation to a number of alleged motoring offences. Alan Martin Harte (36) from Trasna Way is accused of stealing a vehicle and driving it while disqualified and without insurance. Offending is alleged to have occurred on June 6 close to his home. A police officer aware of the […]
Fermanagh man jailed for attack on off-duty doctor
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AN Enniskillen man has been jailed for six months for an assault on an off-duty doctor that left a “significant impact” on his life. Billy Joe White (28), from Sycamore Drive, was charged with causing grievous bodily harm (GBH) to a doctor in Enniskillen on February 2023, during his recent appearance at Enniskillen Magistrates’ Court. The court […]
Fermanagh man accused of multiple motoring offences
A NUMBER of motoring charges have been put to a 41-year-old man who appeared before Enniskillen Magistrates Court. Michal Simko from Derrin Road, Enniskillen is accused of driving after consuming excess alcohol and without insurance. District Judge Alana McSorley remanded Simko on continuing bail to return to court on July 7. To read more on […]