UNSIGHTLY: UNAUTHORISED camping at Trory jetty, where tourists cross by ferry to Devenish Island, is causing upset and disgust to people visiting the area. On the last bank holiday, one caravaner played loud music and was engaged in anti-social where children and tourists came to relax on a sunny day. The camping raises concerns about […]
New initiative to develop Devenish Island experience
THE Council, on behalf of the Devenish Island Development Partnership has launched a new initiative, the Devenish Island Experience Ambassador programme to develop authentic, marketable experiences for Devenish Island as a tourism destination. The partnership is seeking expressions of interest from individuals, heritage champions, businesses and community organisations who have a close connection and affinity […]
Boater arrested for allegedly ‘mooning’ walkers
The police added there were “unconfirmed reports” of bottles being thrown at people too.
Husband to stand trial accused of murdering wife
The husband of a woman whose body was recovered from water following an alleged boating incident near Devenish Island, Enniskillen, is to stand trial for her murder. Stephen McKinney (42) who had been residing in Lifford, but since remanded on bail to an address at Castletown Square, Fintona, is accused of murdering his wife Lu […]
Husband to challenge expert evidence in murder case
The husband of a woman whose body was recovered from water following an alleged boating incident near Devenish Island, Fermanagh, is to challenge some expert evidence which has led to the charge of her murder. Defence lawyers made the disclosure as Stephen McKinney (42) who had been residing in Lifford, but remanded on bail to […]
Lough Erne murder accused claims wife death accidental
Stephen McKinney was remanded in custody to appear at Enniskillen Magistrates’ Court by video-link on Monday next, December 11th.
BREAKING: Man charged with murder of Luna McKinney
A 41 year old man has been charged with the murder of Luna McKinney. Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Serious Crime Branch arrested the man in Derry on Thursday. Luna McKinney, a mother-of-two, drowned while holidaying with her family at Devenish Island on April 13th. The male has also been charged […]
Glorious Fermanagh, as seen from the sky
The video, and another of Monea Castle, has been shared by a site that features historic buildings from across the world.
Devenish ferry back in time for tourist season
Almost two years after suspending the service due to “budgetary pressures”, the Department for Communities has just resurrected the ferry service.
New public ferry service planned for historic island
Almost two years after suspending the service due to “budgetary pressures”, the Department for Communitiesis wants to resurrect ferry