Review launched into death of Kelly Lynch


THE GARDA Commissioner has met with the family of young Fermanagh woman Kelly Marie Lynch, and has ordered a review of the investigation into the 23-year-old’s death. The local community was left stunned after the body of the popular Lisnaskea woman was found in the Ulster Canal in Monaghan on St Patrick’s Day this year. On […]

Man airlifted to hospital after Ballyconnell incident


A MAN, believed to be aged in his 20s, has been airlifted to hospital following an incident at a business premises in Ballyconnell. Earlier this evening, Northern Sound reported that Gardai and the emergency services were called to the premises following an incident which occurred around 5.30pm.

Police issue festive drink driving warning


FERMANAGH drivers have been again urged to never get behind the wheel after drinking or taking drugs, with hundreds already arrested for driving under the influence this festive season. In recent weeks Fermanagh police and An Garda Siochana have both been operating patrols and checkpoints on both sides of the border, even meeting up on […]

Forces join forces to tackle cross-border rural crime


FERMANAGH police have been joining forces with their colleagues in the south to help crack down on rural crime in the local area. Last week officers from Fermanagh joined their Garda colleagues for a joint operation focusing on rural crime and spanning the local border areas. “We are determined to prevent cross border crime and […]

Cross border fines only for clearly breaching rules


ANYONE stopped crossing the border will only receive one of the new Garda fines if they are in clear breach of Covid restrictions, the local community has been assured. As of Monday this week, Garda officers operating Covid checkpoints have been given the power to fine people €100 fine for non-essential travel. The fine applies […]