THE BORDER was only ever meant to be temporary, and the only reason Fermanagh was placed north of it was over fears of potential unionist violence. With so much focus currently on the post-Brexit future of the border, history lecturer Dr Conor Mulvagh has been looking back in at its origins. Writing in the Irish […]
Calls for vigilance after another ATM raid
FERMANAGH businesses should be on high alert after three ATM machines in neighbouring counties were targeted by thieves using a digger in the past month. Police are currently investigating after an attempted ATM theft in Omagh during the early hours of Sunday morning, January 6th. Thieves used a piece of plant machinery in a bid […]
Little Trillick’s Band of Brothers taking on the mighty Dubs!
Two sets of brothers – both ex St Michael’s Enniskillen lads – at heart of All-Ireland bid
Huge local interest in the GAA game of the season
THE MOST eagerly awaited gaelic football game of the year has huge local interest as Monaghan take on Tyrone this Sunday for a place in the All-Ireland final. Derrylin man and PE teacher at St Joseph’s College, Malachy O’Rourke hopes to manage Monaghan to their very first All-Ireland final, while in the red and white […]
Fermanagh man arrested as part of major drugs haul
The Kesh man was one of three arrested as part of a major drugs haul on Saturday.
‘Near miss in slurry pit nearly cost me my life’
As Tyrone farmer is killed in slurry accident, former local councillor recalls his near tragedy
Trolley-loads of drink taken by cross-border crime gang
Teenage father-of-two accused of major shoplifting operation at 50 stores
High time to bring in video refs
On the score board this looked a comfortable win for Mayo. But let’s be honest here, and this isn’t sour grapes, quite simply Fermanagh were robbed.