It is believed that the man was lifted at his home in Co Cavan last Thursday under Section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act.
Man arrested over Wattlebridge security alert
A man aged in his 40s, was arrested on Thursday (yesterday) in the South over the Wattlebridge security alert and is being questioned by officers from the Garda Special Detective Unit under Section 30 of the Offences Against the State. “Gardai carried out a joint search operation with PSNI, Thursday January 28, in Cavan and […]
Tyre business forced to close doors during security alert
A SECURITY operation in the Wattlebridge area has ended after a device along with live ammunition was found at a bus shelter and declared a hoax by police. Last Tuesday motorists were asked to use alternative routes after PSNI and Gardai closed the Wattlebridge Road and Cavan Road in a cross border investigation. Speaking on […]
£90k work to bring road up to southern standards
WORK HAS begun on the northern side of the Concession Road, which runs from Clones to Cavan through Fermanagh, to bring it up to standard with the South. Last minute shoppers from the South may have to contend with a little disruption this week, with diversions in place along the route, however according to local […]
Mass to mark opening of new car park at cemetery
THERE will be a unique celebration at the old Drumully cemetery this weekend. On Sunday, September 8th, Canon Jimmy McPhillips will celebrate an open air Mass at the monastic site, beside Clogher Markets at Wattlebridge. The ceremony is taking place to mark the opening of a new carpark at lane at the historic cemetery. The […]
New light on Fermanagh border’s hidden gem
Just a few miles from Newtownbutler, this derelict castle has huge potential to attract tourism to the area.