To mark the spooky season, we’ve delved into the Fermanagh Herald archives to share some eerie tales of the past.
PSNI apologise to family of Patsy Kelly
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By Alan Rodgers THE PSNI today apologised to the family of Trillick councillor, Patsy Kelly, for the failings in the investigation into his murder 50 years ago. Mr Kelly was abducted in Trillick and killed on July 24, 1974. The investigation by the RUC at the time was severely criticised by a major report by […]
Rumours of ‘Line of Duty’ return increases
ENNISKILLEN actor Adrian Dunbar recently met up with his former ‘Line of Duty’ colleagues as speculation mounts that a new series could be on the way to the delight of the programme’s fans. The 66-year-old, who played Superintendent Ted Hastings, in the show was snapped enjoying the St Patrick’s Day celebrations, alongside his colleagues, Vicky […]
Calls for public inquiry into Enniskillen bomb
Families of those killed in the 1987 atrocity in Enniskillen have said a public inquiry is the only way to investigate claims by an MI5 whistleblower.
Fermanagh priest recalls support of President Carter
Fr Sean McManus successfully President Carter to introduce a ban on US arms shipments to the RUC.
Time for a helping hand: Police Intelligence
Read the latest installmentin Michael Hand’s popular Fermanagh Herald column.
Fr Gary Donegan has third surgery
FR Gary Donegan said he was ‘genuinely moved’ after a community youth group in Ardoyne sent him ‘get well soon’ messages online, just hours after he underwent a third surgery on his eye. The Fermanagh cleric was admitted to the Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast, on Wednesday in a bid to secure the sight in his […]
Fermanagh police set for backdated pay windfall
A FORMER policeman and current serving Councillor has claimed years of management being “out of touch” has led to officers in Fermanagh and the North being awarded a £30million payout. The PSNI were landed with the massive bill following a Supreme Court decision ordering them to pay retrospective back-pay for overtime for officers who served […]
St Michael’s priest advised Sheridan to join the RUC
A PRIEST and former teacher at St Michael’s College in Enniskillen urged Peter Sheridan to consider a career in policing. The former PSNI officer and new legacy investigations chief began his career in policing at the age of 16 on the advice of Fr Peadar Livingstone when he was a careers and Irish teacher at the school. “Unusually I […]
Demand for justice on Michael Leonard killing
A HUMAN rights activist has demanded that justice be given to the family of Michael Leonard 50 years after his killing by the RUC. Pettigo man Mr Leonard was shot by the RUC around 200 metres from the Donegal border at Letter on May 17, 1973. He had been a disqualified driver at the time. Afterwards […]