A SPATE of cross-border crime swept across east Fermanagh in the past week. Reports of burglaries in the Newtownbutler and Roslea area have been reported, as did a series of break-ins understood to have taken place in the Clones area last Wednesday, all reportedly between 3.30pm – 6pm. It is believed that a silver/grey Audi […]
Rural areas missing out on Enniskillen’s property boom
CONCERNS have been raised that rural areas will be left behind in terms of housing with the news that over 500 houses are planned for Enniskillen. While the news of numerous new residential development planned for Enniskillen has been welcomed by many people, there are fears that rural villages throughout the county may loss out […]
Cuilcagh challenge after tragic death of young dad
A GROUP of young people are fundraising for two mental health charities in memory of their friend who died tragically a number of weeks ago.. Nineteen-year-old Ryan Breadon from Magheraveely Road, Newtownbutler died on August 31st 2019 at South West Acute Hospital. Ryan had a son called Corey with his partner Courtney Graydon, and was […]
Border unionists living in fear of bombers’ return
LAST WEEK’S bomb attack in Newtownbutler has left many in the surrounding area worried the ‘bad old days’ could be on their way back. Following the explosion on the main Cavan Road, Chief Constable Simon Byrne said he believed the absence of political leadership and growing social inequality was creating a atmosphere ripe for dissidents. […]
Police escape injury in ‘deliberate’ bomb trap
Police at the scene of an ongoing security operation near Newtownbutler have confirmed that a bomb has exploded. At around 10.35am this morning (Monday), police reported an explosion in the area of the Cavan Road at its junction with the Wattlebridge Road. Police believe that the bomb was a ‘deliberate attempt to lure police and […]
Road resurfacing on the way under new investment
ROAD resurfacing, drainage works and footpath improvements are some of the road works listed for Fermanagh in the coming 12 months. A new report shines a light on the areas set to benefit from investment in road works, with a reduced budget of £140k allocated to local transport and safety measures within the Council area. […]
Road rage…are these the county’s ‘quickest’ potholes?
FRESH CONCERNS have been raised about the state of the main Lisnaskea to Cavan road as dangerous holes have reappeared on the busy road just two weeks after it was repaired. On June 6th, Road Service inspected a section of the road at Wattlebridge close to the Derrykerrib turn off, and the following week, repairs […]
Anger at ‘mess’ left after footpaths work
NEWTOWNBUTLER High Street has been left in a ‘mess’ after the footpaths were reportedly ripped up by workmen but not replaced. A £15,000 footpath refurbishment scheme is currently ongoing along High Street, Newtownbutler and after the existing footpaths were dug up, the work has not been finished leaving the street untidy and unsafe for pedestrians. Local […]
Newtownbutler hoax causes disruption to GAA fans
A SECURITY alert at a bus stop on the outskirts of Newtownbutler which closed the main Cavan to Clones Road was declared an ‘elaborate hoax.’ The main Clones to Cavan Road and the Wattlebridge Road was closed for majority of the day on Sunday, causing major disruption for motorists particularly Cavan fans travelling to and […]
Man and woman linked to burglary
“Hopefully the PSNI will get some information and put an end to this mindless acts of criminality.”