Fermanagh RNLI branch aids stricken vessel


A TRAINING session turned into real experience for the crew of Carrybridge RNLI at the weekend, who spotted a boat in difficulty while out doing exercises on the lough. At around 10.40am on Sunday morning, August 18, the volunteer crew were on the inshore lifeboat, the Douglas, Euan and Kay Richards, and were travelling in the direction […]


Domestic abuse the ‘least reported’ crime in the North


DOMESTIC abuse remains the crime least likely to be reported to the police in the North, according to a recent survey. The survey revealed that under two-thirds of people said they would be ‘very likely’ to contact police if they became victims of domestic abuse. The reluctance is even more pronounced among young people aged […]


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 […]


Anger as yet another play park vandalised in Fermanagh


ENNISKILLEN residents have been left frustrated and bitterly disappointed after a local play park was “extensively damaged due to anti-social behaviour and mindless vandalism”. After recently undergoing a major redevelopment project, the play park in Drumawill, located in the Rossorry area of Enniskillen, has been temporarily closed after suffering significant vandalism. “We are disappointed that […]


Missing Fermanagh man found


A Fermanagh man who went missing over the weekend has been found. Timothy Weir, who had been missing since 3.30am Saturday morning was last seen at the Lough Erne Resort. Timothy’s sister Olivia posted on social media this afternoon, “Thankyou so much to everyone for all the love and support over the past number of […]


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 […]