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 […]

Anger as another Fermanagh play park vandalised


ENNISKILLEN residents have been left deeply frustrated after a play park which recently underwent major development by Fermanagh and Omagh District Council was vandalised. The community play facility at Lisgoole Play Park in Enniskillen was reportedly vandalised over the weekend, with the Council forced to carry out urgent repair work on the damaged property. A […]

What’s next for the Railway Hotel?


DESPITE the owner of the Railway Hotel in Enniskillen claiming he still has future plans for the derelict building, a second fire in the property last week may have seen these designs all go up in smoke. Local businessman David Mahon, who owns the historic site, said he was “shocked” at the suspected arson attack, which […]

Lisnaskea road closed following serious collison


A road is closed in Lisnaskea following a serious road traffic collision. A spokesperson from PSNI said, “The Moat Road in Lisnaskea is currently closed due to a serious road traffic collision. Will update in due course.”