Lisnarick woman cut electricity costs by using a magnet


A 59-year-old woman attached a magnet to the meter in her garage so she could cut down on the cost of electricity, Enniskillen Magistrates Court has heard. Joan Maye, of Liscreevin Road, Drumshane in Lisnarick, pleaded guilty to dishonestly using without due authority a quantity of electricity at her address on 9th March this year.  […]


Judge brands domestic violence a “cancer” on society


AN ENNISKILLEN JUDGE has given an impassioned speech at a local court, calling domestic violence a “cancer” on society. District Judge John Meehan was speaking during a case before Enniskillen Magistrates Court on Monday, where an estranged husband was accused of assaulting his wife and smashing up her property. Christopher McDonagh (24), was charged with […]


Husband arrested over text messages to estranged wife


  A HUSBAND who sent his estranged wife almost 30 text messages over two days was arrested in Kesh over the weekend, in breach of a non-molestation order that had been taken out against him, has been remanded in custody.    Mark Johnstone (40) with an address at Clareview Caravan Park in Kesh, appeared at […]


Father-of-six snatched £140 from man in cigarette deal


A 30-YEAR-OLD man who snatched £140 out of the hands of another man was guilty of a “nasty offence”, Enniskillen Magistrates Court has heard. Martin Ward, of Lackaboy View, Moneynoe Glebe, Enniskillen, admitted stealing cash to the value of £140 or thereabouts belonging to Jonathan Browne on April 16th this year. At his sentencing on […]