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Fermanagh appeal for calm ahead of contentious parade in Newtownbutler

July 2, 2010 Fermanagh News & Sport No comments

Fermanagh/South Tyrone MP, Michelle Gildernew

Sinn Féin MP for Fermanagh South Tyrone, Michelle Gildernew has appealed for calm ahead of this evening’s loyalist parade in the mainly Nationalist village of Newtownbutler.

Ms Gildernew said: “The residents of Newtownbutler have made it clear that they are opposed to some aspects of this parade and they are holding a peaceful protest to coincide with the parade.

“I have heard a great deal of talk that people are coming from all over to join this protest. I would urge all those attending the protest to respect the wishes of the people of Newtownbutler and to remain peaceful at all times and to co-operate with the instructions of those stewarding the protest. Read more

Fermanagh flood rescue

November 26, 2009 Fermanagh News & Sport, Irish News & Sport No comments
PSNI Fermanagh were involved in the rescue with the Emergency services

PSNI Fermanagh were involved in the rescue with the Emergency services

Members of the Northern Ireland emergency services have combined to rescue a woman who was cut off by floodwater in her Fermanagh home.

On Tuesday afternoon, the ambulance service sought assistance from other emergency services to help move the woman from her home near Newtownbutler to Enniskillen.

The woman receives medical care in her home, but with the flooding, her carers were unable to get through so a move to care facilities was needed.
However, roads in the area were inundated to such a depth they were impassable.

On Wednesday morning, a police Land-Rover was able to make its way through the floodwater. With the assistance of the fire service, local coastguards and paramedics, the woman was placed into the rear of the Land-Rover and driven to rendezvous with a police boat at Wattlebridge Road and then taken through four-foot deep water to meet up with an ambulance.
Chief Inspector Graham Dodds, the PSNI’s Fermanagh commander, said it had been a textbook rescue operation.

“This was the result of a lot of detailed planning between the emergency services, working with Erne Coastguard and Social Services.  At one stage a rescue helicopter was on standby to attend, but we were able to manage without it.

“I want to commend my officers and the representatives of the fire service and ambulance service who worked in quite tricky conditions to make this rescue possible.”

Enniskillen police appeal over hit & run

October 20, 2009 Fermanagh News & Sport No comments
PSNI are appealing for information

PSNI are appealing for information

POLICE are appealing for information about a hit-and-run incident at Leggs, Enniskillen.

At around 3.30pm on Saturday, a woman was turning her car into a driveway at Boa Boa Island Road when the vehicle travelling behind collided with her car and drove on. The offending vehicle has been described as a red short wheelbase four-wheel-drive.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact police on 0845 600 8000.  Alternatively, information can be given anonymously to the Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.

Oil boiler stolen
AN oil boiler has been stolen from a house at Drumgramph, Newtownbutler. The boiler, which is valued at about £500, was stolen between Thursday evening (15th) and Saturday afternoon.
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact police on 0845 600 8000.  Alternatively, information can be given anonymously to the Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.

Mobile phone stolen
A MOBILE phone has been stolen from the kitbag of a footballer during a match in Enniskillen.
The black LG phone was stolen while the game was taking place at Erne Integrated College between 8pm and 10pm on Saturday (17th). Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact police on 0845 600 8000.  Alternatively, information can be given anonymously to the Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.

Irvinestown assault
POLICE are appealing for information about an assault on a man in Irvinestown.

At around 12.30am in Saturday, 17th, the man left a public house to walk home and was assaulted as he walked through a car park.  He managed to run off, but was chased and assaulted by four men in an alleyway.  The men punched and knocked him to the ground. Descriptions have been given of the four assailants.  One was about 5ft 5ins tall and well built.  He had blond hair and was wearing a white hooded top.  A second was about 5ft 11ins tall and well built.  He was wearing a navy sweater with the word ‘Quantum’ on the back.  The others were described as being about 5ft 10in tall and were wearing black baseball caps.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact police on 0845 600 8000.  Alternatively, information can be given anonymously to the Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.

Fermanagh security operation at Rosslea

September 16, 2009 Fermanagh News & Sport No comments
PSNI Fermanagh say thank you

PSNI Fermanagh say thank you

Traffic in the Rosslea area is likely to be disrupted while police conduct a security operation (Wednesday September 16).

The operation comes after police in Fermanagh were made aware of various claims made in recent weeks and months about explosive devices left or abandoned in the area. These have been made in telephone calls to local businesses and media organisations.

While every effort has been made to resolve these claims, which come from a small number of criminals who appear intent on disrupting the lives of businesses and residents of the area, it has become necessary to conduct a search. 

We are committed to keeping disruption to an absolute minimum. The culpability for any that does take place lies squarely with those who made the claims. They must not be allowed to ruin the lives of local residents and businesses.

The claims made in Fermanagh are in addition to a number of incidents in the county over the past 18 months in which explosive devices targeting members of the security forces have been planted.

The discovery and disposal of a massive bomb in South Armagh in recent days underlines our need for a careful and controlled response to these claims

The B36 between Rosslea and Dresternan will be closed to traffic today while police carry out a security operation.

Diversions will be in place. Monaghan-bound traffic should divert via Newtownbutler and Clones.

Fermanagh MLA criticises housing provision

September 4, 2009 Fermanagh News & Sport No comments
Ulster Unionist MLA, Tom Elliott

Ulster Unionist MLA, Tom Elliott

Ulster Unionist MLA, Tom Elliott has hit out at Department of Social Development officials after learning that a review of housing provision in rural areas in Fermanagh has not resulted in the necessary work needed being undertaken.

In a statement, Mr Elliott said: “A survey studying the need for improved Rural Housing provision was carried out by Rural Community Network following discussions with Housing Executive. It was focused on a number of areas in Fermanagh including Newtownbutler, Rosslea, Belleek, Boa, Belcoo, Garrison, Derrygonnelly, Derrylin, Boho, Cleenish and Letterbreen. However, despite the fact that a significant amount of improvements were highlighted as needing addressed, the vast majority of work applied for has been rejected by Housing Executive due to economic difficulties.”

“I am not blaming the Housing Executive for the economic hardship they are facing – it is a much bigger problem which is having an impact on all departments across Northern Ireland – but I am extremely disappointed and frustrated that the survey was carried out and not acted upon, in at least some manner. Those rural areas which were surveyed are in dire need of work, so surely some funding should be focused on addressing that need. If this is not going to be the case then you really have to ask why RCN was commissioned to carry out the survey which looks like having been a waste of time and money. Furthermore, it also means people will question the weight given to rural funding priorities by the Housing Executive and indeed the Department for Social Development in general.”

“It is not too late for the Housing Executive to take the necessary action highlighted by the survey. However, if they do not act and address the real need that exists then the problems that already exist will only get worse and end up costing more in the long term.

PSNI appeal on traffic collision

August 19, 2009 Fermanagh News & Sport No comments
PSNI Fermanagh police report

PSNI Fermanagh police report

POLICE are appealing for information about a traffic collision at Irvinestown in County Fermanagh.

Four people sustained injuries, but not life threatening  when a Citroen Picasso car struck an outbuilding at Connolly Park shortly before midnight on Tuesday (18th). The number to call is 0845 600 8000.

Car damaged at Newtownbutler

POLICE are appealing for information about damage that was caused to a car in Newtownbutler. The rear window of the Toyota Land Cruiser was smashed at Church Lane, Newtownbutler between 2am and 6am on Monday (17th). Meanwhile, the front door of a house was kicked and badly damaged at Main Street in the village at about 1am on Monday. The number to call is 0845 600 8000. Alternatively, information can be given anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.