Stab accused back in jail to face trial


A 27-YEAR-old man, charged in connection with a stabbing in Lisnaskea last year that left three men in hospital, has been returned to custody after being extradited from the Republic of Ireland. Brendan McLaughlin of Tempo Road, Enniskillen will stand trial for attempted murder, grievous bodily harm, theft and other road traffic offences in relation […]

Five taken to hospital after teen caused collison


A TEENAGE tractor driver caused a collision on a road close to Dromore resulting in five people being taken to hospital, among them a three-year-old child. Stephen McCarron (18) of Ferney Road, Tedd, Irvinestown was not a qualified driver when the collision took place while he drove a tractor drawing a trailer with a total […]

No taxi for drink driver


A 61-year-old man was caught driving home at over twice the legal alcohol limit because he said he couldn’t get a taxi. Enniskillen Magistrates Court heard on Monday that at 1.55am on October 2nd this year, police on mobile patrol observed Joseph Deery behind the wheel of a car at Main Street in Belleek. The […]

Woman disorderly during 12th of July


  A 36-year-old woman has been given a probation order for disorderly behaviour on the Twelfth of July. Sonia Chittick of Chanterhill Lodge in Enniskillen appeared before Enniskillen Magistrates Court on Monday to face the charge. The court heard that at 4.45pm on July 12th, police were on patrol on Main Street in Lisbellaw where […]

Man claimed benefits while working


A MAGUIRESBRIDGE man has been given community service for claiming over £2,000 while failing to declare he had been working. Desmond Ross (38) of Tattinderry Heights pleaded guilty to two counts of failing to declare a change in his circumstances to the Social Security Agency at Enniskillen Magistrates Court on Monday, relating to two periods […]

Shoplifter ‘thought he was being smart’


A SHOPLIFTER who put a more expensive kettle in a box of a cheaper one was caught stealing oods in the same Enniskillen store just days later. Laurence Gallagher (46) of Bagh, Dromahair, Co Leitrim, pleaded guilt to theft and fraud by false representation at Enniskillen Magistrates Court on Monday, where he appeared via videolink […]

Drunk Lisnaskea driver (22) crashed into ditch


A YOUNG driver who crashed into a ditch after drinking with friends has been banned from driving and ordered to retake his test. Jack Fitzpatrick (22) of Berrylane, Aghalurcher Road, Lisnaskea, appeared at Enniskillen Magistrates Court on Monday where he pleaded guilty to driving while unfit. On July 30, at around 6.20am, police received a […]

Kinawley driver caught on mobile


A KINAWLEY man has been fined £200 for using his mobile phone while driving. Bernard McGovern (20) of Springtown Road in the village pleaded guilty to failing to produce his driving licence and using a phone while driving atEnniskillen Magistrates Court on Monday. At approximately 3pm on January 30 police observed McGovern driving on Ann […]