AN IRVINESTOWN man who is accused of breaking a local man’s jaw during an alleged burglary has been denied bail over fears he may leave the country. James Michael Maughan (27) of Brownhill Meadows is charged with two counts of grievous bodily harm, one count of theft, and one count of burglary. It is alleged […]
Accused of causing brother’s death by dangerous driving
A 45-year-old man, who was required to surrender the deeds of his farm in order to secure bail, is to stand trial after pleading not guilty to causing his brother’s death by dangerous driving. Francis McCafferty of Grout Hall, Pettigo in Donegal further denies driving while disqualified and without insurance. It is alleged all offences […]
Mother gets jail for slapping her son, aged 7
AN ENNISKILLEN mother who was advised by a social worker to deal with her children’s squabbling reacted by slapping her seven-year-old son across the face. The woman’s name cannot be published in order to protect the identity of her children. The children were in care before the incident on June 7 last year. She was […]
Alleged victim begged police to deal with ‘drunk bully’
A LOCAL man charged with assaulting his father and brother in a domestic violence incident, failed to appear in court and was detained after a second report of his explosive behaviour was made to police. Described by a judge as “a bully, who rules the roost” the accused was found in the same house with […]
Top local rugby coach assaulted his partner
THE outgoing head coach of Clogher Valley Rugby Team, has appeared in court after assaulting his partner in a domestic violence attack last weekend. Hemi Taukiri (45) of Main Street, Fivemiletown accepted the charge and wanted to have it dealt with straight away, as he is scheduled to return to his native New Zealand imminently. […]
Prison for man linked to Enniskillen burglary
A MAN has been sentenced to nine months in prison for being in a jeep that was stolen in Enniskillen. Thomas Ward (24) of Glenmore Park, Muirhevanmor, Dundalk, Co Louth appeared at Carrick-on-Shannon District Court last week where he pleaded guilty to being in possession of a stolen Nissan Qashqai. In evidence, Sgt Maire McGarry […]
Woman crashed her car during an epileptic fit
AN ARNEY woman who crashed after suffering an epileptic seizure has been disqualified for dangerous driving. Geraldine McCusker (52) of Granshagh Road, Arney appeared at Enniskillen Magistrates Court on Monday where she pleaded guilty to dangerous driving, failing to notify authorities of a disability, and making a false declaration to obtain insurance. At around 10.20am […]
Guilty plea in baby window fall after charge reduced
Timuras Kozlov leaving an earlier court hearing A 21-year-old man who was to stand trial in relation to an incident in which a baby boy fell from an upstairs window of a house., has pleaded guilty to a lesser charge, after denying attempted murder. Appearing in the dock of Dungannon Crown Court was Timuras […]
‘Idiotic’ drink driver gets three year ban
A LISNASKEA man attempted to drive home while drunk in the early hours of Christmas Eve because he couldn’t get a taxi, Enniskillen Magistrates Court heard on Monday. Police were on mobile patrol at 3.25am on December 24th last at Main Street in Maguiresbridge when they observed a Vauxhall Astra being driven by Alan […]