By Niamh McGovern Brooke House Health and Wellbeing Centre in Fermanagh is providing a safe and secure space to support former police officers and veterans who have been psychologically or physically impacted as a result of their service. Opened in 2018 by the Ely Centre and becoming independent in 2020, the centre offers therapies, educational courses, […]
Domestic abuse call every 17 minutes in Fermanagh
POLICE in Fermanagh are responding to a domestic violence call every 17 minutes, according to figures shared by the PSNI. This shocking statistic was revealed during the ‘16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence’ campaign, which aims to raise awareness and call for an end to violence against women and girls. PSNI Inspector Joni Beatty […]
Four police officers injured in Derrygonnelly
FOUR police officers from Fermanagh were among 20 injured in a 24-hour period across the North last weekend. The incidents occurred between Friday evening and Saturday morning. Superintendent Rosie Thompson revealed that four officers were hurt in Derrygonnelly while dealing with an aggressive suspect. Elsewhere, two were injured after their patrol vehicle was deliberately rammed […]
500 Fermanagh women seek help for domestic violence
KERRIE Flood, CEO of Fermanagh Women’s Aid, is just five months into her new role, and she says she ‘couldn’t be any prouder’ of her team after nearly 500 women reached out for help this year. The mother-of-four took on the leadership of Fermanagh Women’s Aid from Mary McCann, who led the organisation for 20 […]
Five hospitalised following Fermanagh road collision
FIVE people, including a young girl, were taken to hospital following a three-car crash on the Belturbet Road in Derrylin on Sunday afternoon. The incident, which occurred around 4.50pm, involved a grey Toyota RAV4, a red Citroen Berlingo, and a grey Toyota Corolla. Inspector Laird confirmed that a woman in her 50s, a man and […]
Police launch appeal after Enniskillen hit and run
POLICE in Fermanagh has launched an appeal for information following a hit and run this evening. ”Police are appealing for witnesses/dash cam footage of a hit and run road traffic collision that occurred on Monday 16th December 2024 at approximately 1905hrs on the Dublin Road, Enniskillen outside the old McDonald’s building, involving a Black Audi […]
Fermanagh road closed following three-vehicle collision
A Fermanagh road has been closed following a three-vehicle collision. Police are at the scene on The Belturbet Road, Derrylin. Diversions are in place and the public is being asked to avoid the area. A spokesperson for the PSNI said: “Police are currently at the scene of a three-vehicle road traffic collision on Belturbet Road, […]
PSNI to investigate death of Ederney teen
THE PSNI has launched an investigation into the sudden death of Katie Donnelly, an 18-year-old from Ederney, who passed away in September 2022 while being treated at the Tyrone and Fermanagh Hospital in Omagh. Katie, diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), was an in-patient at the hospital. Her family has launched a complaint following her […]
BREAKING: Fermanagh road closed after collision
FERMANAGH motorists are being encouraged to avoid the Mossfield Road in Irvinestown as the Police are at the scene of a traffic collision this morning (Wednesday). “Road users are advised that the Mossfield Road, Irvinestown, is closed in both directions due to a road traffic collision,” the Police statement read. “Diversions are in place. Please […]
Motorist doing 93mph on treacherous Fermanagh road
A driver was caught speeding at 93 miles per hour yesterday on an icy road in Co Fermanagh. Police officers were conducting speed checks along the A4 Belfast Road at Brookeborough early yesterday morning when they clocked the motorist driving at such a crazy speed for the conditions. However, they weren’t the one. During the […]