Two goats, nine hens, one rooster, and a turkey, were all stolen from an outhouse at Gortnacarrow, Newtownbutler between 7.30pm on 17 March and 10am the following day.

The missing animals include: two black and white nanny goats, both in kid; six brown hens; three Bantham chicken; one Rhode Island rooster; and one blonde turkey. The total value is £342, The chain which was used to secure the animals was removed, but was not damaged.

The number to call with information about the crime, or if you are offered these animals for sale, is 0845 600 8000, or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Open University

The Open University in Ireland are giving you the opportunity to access information about its courses, qualifications and world-leading study approach at an information and advice desk in Enniskillen Library on Thursday 2nd April at 6pm - 8pm.

Offering over 580 inspirational courses, The Open University provides high-quality university education to all - ranging from certificates, diplomas, degrees and professional qualifications. The Open University provides flexible support, tailored to the needs of the individual student and their area of study and no formal qualifications are necessary for most undergraduate courses.

Charity shop theft

Heartless thieves targeted the Cancer Research shop at Townhall Street in Enniskillen this week.

Staff reported that a man wearing a blue and white stripped top, and a female pushing a double buggy, entered the shop and took a toy clock valued at £6.99 along with some bubble bath at 99p. This happened around 12.35 on Thursday 19 March.

A police spokesperson said that while the value of the goods may be low in value it is 'despicable' that thieves are targeting a charity shop.

Staff at the shop told police they believe the thieves may have been part of a 'shop-lifting' team in Enniskillen on the day in question.

Anyone with information is asked to call police on 0845 600 8000, or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

School robbed

Police are appealing for information about a blue Transit Hi Line van after Lack Primary School was targeted by thieves in the early hours of Saturday morning.

Entry was gained to the School around 4.30am and a laptop and DVD's removed from the School.

Residents in the area reported seeing the blue Transit Hi Line van in the area the night prior to the break-in and said they also heard a van in the area around the time that the School's burglar alarm was activated. There were three males on-board the vehicle.

Dance classes

Kids Dance Classes will be re-starting on Saturday 28th March for seven weeks in the Lakeland Forum. Places are limited so early booking is advisable.

Alive and Kicking (three to four years olds) from 10am - 10:45am. Cost £21 (seven weeks)

Breakfast Club (five to seven year olds) from 11am - 11:45am. Cost £21 (seven weeks)

To book a place please email Dylan at dylan@dylanquinndance.org or call 028 677 22122.

Man arrested for fake money

Police in Fermanagh are advising retailers to check all banknotes following a number of incidents of counterfeit notes being passed in shops in the County. One man has been arrested after he tried to use fake notes in Pat's Bar in the Diamond in Enniskillen on Saturday night.

The note in question was a Northern Bank £20 with the serial number HE0645228.

In the last few days counterfeit Northern Bank £20 notes have also been presented for use in Bennett's in Maguiresbridge, and Lidl in Enniskillen.

Police are urging shop owners to be vigilant/

"Counterfeit note pens and UV lights are good indicators," said a spokeswoman. "But by feeling the paper, looking at the colour and quality of print as well as the watermark, security thread and serial numbers you can also detect notes."

Gorse fires

The Fire Service has confirmed it attended a number of small gorse fires in the Fivemiletown/Clogher area on Sunday night.

A spokesperson for the Fire Service explained there had been gorse fires reported at Fardross Road, Ballymacan Road and Findernmore Road in Clogher; along with Pattinfree, Fivemiletown, and that one appliance was dispatched to tackle the blazes.