THE former partner of Charlotte Murray, who was reported missing in 2013, is to stand trial for her murder later this year, following a hearing at Dungannon Crown Court sitting in Belfast. The two first met while working at Lusty Beg hotel complex near Kesh. John Patrick Miller (48) who is originally from Coleraine but […]
Friends’ high speed road trip ended in fatal collision
THE trial has opened of a man accused of multiple charges relating to a fatal road traffic accident near Newtownbutler just over two years ago in which an elderly man was killed. Kieran Smith (24) from Lisbree, Cootehill, Co Cavan, is accused of aiding and abetting his friend to cause death by driving dangerously, without […]
Man who stole £45, 000 from his granny sent to jail
‘The fact he has an addiction is a reason but not an excuse … Such behaviour does not make the basis for a happy family gathering’
Pair deny causing death of young mum in horror crash
TWO men have denied all charges in respect of a road traffic collision which caused the death of a woman and seriously injured two passengers in Fermanagh just over a year ago. Appearing together in the dock of Dungannon Crown Court, but separated by custody staff were Padraig Toher (28) of Bawnboy, County Cavan and […]
Man admits that he caused brother’s death in accident
A LOCAL MAN has pleaded guilty to causing his brother’s death, after agreeing to a lesser charge. Francis McCafferty (45) of Grout Hall, Pettigo was about to stand trial on multiple charges relating to the death of his brother Patrick almost five years ago. He pleaded not guilty in July 2018 to the original charges […]
Two men accused of stealing £26K from car in Lisnaskea
They stand jointly charged with stealing £26,410 from a vehicle at Main Street, Lisnaskea in November.
Woman says drugs find money was for Holy Communion
A LISNASKEA woman has gone on trial for charges relating to the alleged possession and intention to supply cocaine, as well as possessing cash as criminal property. The accused denies the offences, and claimed the majority of the cash seized had been saved for her child’s First Communion. The jury of four women and eight […]
Man who raped 9-year-old given 14-year jail sentence
Court told that Enniskillen man first took opportunity to sexually abuse child during game of hide-and-seek
Gasps as man jailed for Lisnaskea attack
There was no evidence connecting Smith to the actual stabbing and enquiries revealed the hurling stick was not connected to the victim’s injuries.
Belcoo man is ‘worst ever’ driving offender
Stephen Thomas Hilland (38) of Gardrum Road, Belcoo admitted his latest spate of offending, which included driving without insurance.