One of the officers suffered a suspected burst eardrum in the incident last night, while another was hospitalised.
Fireworks keeping Enniskillen residents up at night
Police have appealed to those letting off the fireworks, which are keeping residents awake right across the town, to stop.
Council decision could take us back to estate bonfires
CONCERN has been voiced that the bonfire culture could make an welcome return to Enniskillen’s estates if the Council does not take back control of the Halloween fireworks display. Last week’s Herald reported that the town’s business community had stepped in to organise this year’s show after the Council said they would not be putting […]
No Halloween fireworks in Enniskillen this year
Last year there was much disappointment across the county after the Council cancelled the display at the last minute.
Council replies to Fermanagh boy’s fireworks letter
Maybe the local Council isn’t ‘the Grinch’ it’s being made out to be this Christmas.
Council ‘scored own goal’ with fireworks cancellation
THE Council has been accused of scoring “an own goal” in cancelling the Halloween fireworks display. Furious uproar was expressed when the Council put the fuse out on the planned £40,000 fireworks display with many people taking to social media to express their disgust that the event was abruptly cancelled. The decision, which had been […]
Halloween fireworks goes up in smoke
THIS year’s Halloween celebrations will not be going off with a bang after the Council cancelled Monday’s fireworks night. Finances and an ‘awareness of the cost of living crisis’ have been cited as factors for extinguishing the event’s fuse just days before it was set to take place. The last time Enniskillen’s skyline was lit […]
Fireworks warning after police officer almost hit in face in Newtown
POLICE have urged parents to make sure they know where their children are, as firework season begins with a bang in Fermanagh. The appeal comes after one local officer was almost hit in the face with a firework in Newtownbutler at the weekend. The officers had been called to the scene by a local business […]
Warning over illegal fireworks this Halloween
Parents and retailers are encouraged to act responsibly, comply with the law and use fireworks safely to help reduce firework injuries.
Fright-tastic Halloween in Fermanagh!
FERMANAGH certainly got into the Halloween ‘spirit’ again this year, with locals turning out in their zombie-clad droves to enjoy the festivities around the county. From ghost walks to pumpkin trails, to fancy dress family fun, to bonfires and boxty, the ancient festival certainly seems to be still firing the imagination of both young and […]