The total 15,922 deaths registered 284 were directly alcohol related. The 2017 total of 303 deaths remains the highest on record.
Oil burners stolen in latest incidents over weekend
AS the year drew to a close reports of crime continued to be at the fore. Most recently, a wave of crime swept over the Irvinestown area. Police are now investigating a number of incidents, including burglary, in the area which occurred over the last few days. On Christmas Eve Police issued a witness appeal […]
‘SHOCK AND HEARTBREAK’ AT DEATH OF LITTLE OISIN
THE communities of Teemore and Derrylin has been left heartbroken following the tragic death of 5-year-old Oisin McGovern after battling a short illness. Oisin from Crook Road, Derrylea, Derrylin, passed away on Saturday 28 December, with his loving parents Declan and Joanne by his side. His close family and wider community circle have been left […]
Police on high alert for further ATM raids
“ATM thefts cause loss and devastation, both to the business owners and to the local communities.”
Fermanagh filmmaker’s ‘Day in the Sun’ at Clones Film Festival
The short film picked up the prestigious Audience Award for Best Short Film at the recent Clones Film Festival.
13-year-old girl stabbed in Lisnaskea
A woman and girl were stabbed during what was described as a “terrifying ordeal” when a group of men forced their way into a house wielding machetes.
Broomsticks at the ready for Halloween fun at Foyleside
Feeling frightful about what to do this Halloween? Fear not, as Foyleside Shopping Centre have plenty of spellbinding family activities to keep you spooked from Saturday 19th right through to the 31st October! To be sure to terrify the whole family – there will be an array of ghoulish Halloween games, chilling treasure hunts and […]
Newly ordained priest moves to new parish
NEWLY ordained, Fr Kevin Connolly is on the move to Aghadrumsee at the end of this month. Taking up his new post of priest in residence he will support pastoral ministry in the Clones cluster; parishes of Clones, Roslea and Killeevan-Currin-Aghabog. Through his ministry he will work alongside Parish Priests in the Clones cluster. Fr […]
Eclectic mix of acts heading for Dergfest
EXCITEMENT is building for the annual event which transforms the sleepy village of Castlederg into a festival fit for royalty as thousands of people descend upon the castle grounds from Friday- Sunday, July 26-28. The festival, now in its sixth year, offers something for all musical tastes with an eclectic mix of acts over the […]