Anti-social behaviour spoils summer fun on loughshore


BOTTLES and beer cans thrown in the lough, bins set on fire, rubbish strewn across scenic spots, and, worst of all, lifebouys ripped out and dumped in the water – just some of the common sights around Fermanagh over the past couple of weeks. Since the heatwave began, jetties and other popular sunning spots have […]


Enniskillen man spared jail for one-punch attack


AN ENNISKILLEN man who assaulted a father over a misunderstanding about a child has been given a suspended prison sentence. Michael Carey (27) of Derrin Park pleaded guilty to common assault at Enniskillen Magistrates Court on Monday. On June 19th last a child was seen wandering on Rossory Road calling “mommy, mommy.” The child was […]


Appeal for return of treasured GAA county medals


A DEVASTATED former Teemore Shamrocks footballer has appealed for the return of his Fermanagh senior championship medal which he won in 1969 after it was cruelly stolen when his house was burgled. Bernard Murphy, who is originally from Teemore, had his house in Enniskillen ransacked during the early hours of Sunday morning, and a number […]


Alleged victim begged police to deal with ‘drunk bully’


A LOCAL man charged with assaulting his father and brother in a domestic violence incident, failed to appear in court and was detained after a second report of his explosive behaviour was made to police. Described by a judge as “a bully, who rules the roost” the accused was found in the same house with […]