AFTER years of campaigning and waiting, the Kesh Footbridge has finally been reopened after a major upgrade. Having been inaccessible since it was damaged by severe flooding in late 2015, upgrade and refurbishment work began on the footbridge two years ago. This Council recently announced that work had been completed and it was now officially reopened. The […]
Fermanagh in a spin over roundabout maintenance
COUNCILLORS at the local council were left going around in circles during a discussion on who is responsible for the maintenance of roundabouts – the Department for Infrastructure (DfI), or the Council itself. The issue was raised by Ulster Unionist Councillor Mark Ovens, who said he noted the current state of roundabouts in the district […]
Kesh public toilets closed after vandalism
THE community in Kesh has been left deeply frustrated after their public toilets have been ‘closed until further notice’ after they sustained serious damage and vandalism. On Monday afternoon, Fermanagh and Omagh District Council confirmed that the public toilets at Muckross have been shut temporarily to repair the damage. “Unfortunately the public toilets at Muckross, […]
Storms leave Fermanagh reeling
Just as Fermanagh residents thought they were over the worst of the recent extreme weather conditions, they may be waking up to even more of a mess.
Disgraceful flytipping ruining local scenic spots
FLYTIPPING at one of Fermanagh’s scenic spots has been blasted as “disgraceful” by a local councillor. SDLP’s John Coyle was made aware of rubbish dumped at Keenaghan this month and took it upon himself to tidy the area up. Speaking about the incident he said, “It’s a disgrace that in this day and age people […]
‘War veteran’ assaulted woman and trashed hotel room
A VETERAN of the war in Kosovo who assaulted a woman after a night socialising at Lusty Beg Island, and damaged a room at the hotel, has been given a suspended sentence. David Ferguson-Taylor (36) from Comer Road in Dundonald, Belfast, appeared at Enniskillen Magistrates Court on Monday where he pleaded guilty to criminal damage […]
Christmas tree vandalised in Irvinestown
Police are appealing for witnesses and information following the report of criminal damage to the Christmas tree on the Main Street area of Irvinestown, Enniskillen. Constable Coughlin said : “It was reported that between the hours of 8.00am on Saturday 10th December and 10.00am on Sunday 11th December, damage had been caused to the Christmas […]
Police appeal after criminal damage to Enniskillen business
CRIMINAL damage to a window at a commercial premises in Enniskillen is being investigated by police.
Vandals desecrate family gravestone on Devenish
THE GRAVESTONE of descendants of the ‘last prince of Fermanagh’, situated on Devenish Island, has been desecrated by vandals in a fire.