ENNISKILLEN town centre has reopened after the Emergency Services carried out an investigation following what was reported as a suspected gas leak. “The road was closed for a time there to allow checks to be carried out on what was thought to be a gas leak but turns out it wasn’t. The road is open […]
Police investigate alcohol theft in Fermanagh shops
POLICE are appealing for information after a significant amount of alcohol was stolen from three different premises in Fermanagh yesterday (Sunday). “Reports were received on Sunday afternoon, 10th November that two men entered premises in the Main Street and Moorlough Road areas of Lisnaskea and a third premises in the Bridge Street area of Newtownbutler,” […]
Fermanagh public warned over convincing scam
CALLOUS scammers have been taking advantage of the ongoing cost of living crisis, with convincing text messages claiming to be from the government circulating locally. The messages, which vary slightly, claim to offer residents access to government cost of living support schemes and ask receivers to update their personal details, usually with a short deadline […]
Two taken to hospital after Fermanagh school evacuated
THE Northern Ireland Ambulance Service has said that two people have been taken to hospital after St Michael’s College was evacuated earlier today (Tuesday). “NIAS [Northern Ireland Ambulance Service] dispatched two emergency ambulances, a hazardous area response team and a paramedic to the incident,” a spokesperson told Belfast Telegraph. ”Following initial assessment and treatment at […]
BREAKING: Pupils evacuated from Fermanagh school
PUPILS have been evacuated from St Michael’s College in Enniskillen and the Emergency Services are currently at the scene after “a smell in the building” was reported. The Herald understands that the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service are at the scene. St Michael’s College released a short statement on Facebook this afternoon (Tuesday) confirming […]
Father-of-five dies in Fermanagh road collision
THE Fermanagh community has been plunged into deep sadness and shock following the death of father-of-five Daniel Lavelle who died tragically yesterday (Wednesday). The Police Service of Northern Ireland confirmed that Mr Lavelle, from the Donagh area, died following a two-vehicle road traffic collision which occurred in Lisnaskea. “Police received a report at approximately 5.30pm […]
Rise in drugs seizures in Fermanagh and Omagh
THE number of drug seizures in the Fermanagh and Omagh District area has risen to almost two per day during the past year. New figures released by the Policing and Community Safety Partnership have revealed that cannabis and cocaine are now the main drugs being seized locally. A total of 75 seizures of cocaine took place […]
Fermanagh farming family fury after tractor stolen
A FERMANAGH farming family has been left furious after a “treasured” Case tractor and square bailer was reportedly stolen in the Kinawley/Derrylin area last night (Wednesday). “This outfit, whilst vintage and treasured by my father, was stolen last night. It is quite unique and was likely taken to order,” posted Olive Thornton, in an online […]
Armed men raid ‘wrong’ house in Fermanagh
A GANG of hooded and armed men forced their way into a house in Enniskillen in the early hours of yesterday morning (Tuesday), only to discover they had raided the wrong address. The resident of the home on Kilmacormick Avenue in the county town was left shaken but uninjured following the terrifying ordeal, which happened […]
CAUTION: Overturned oil tanker on Fermanagh road
FERMANAGH motorists are being advised to avoid the Sligo Road in Belcoo this afternoon (Monday) following a report of an overturned oil tanker. “Diversions are in place as motorists are advised to seek alternative main routes for their journey,” said a Police Service of Northern Ireland spokesperson. To read more on this story see this […]