Published: Fri 13 Mar 2026, 4:03 PM

Last updated: Fri 13 Mar 2026, 4:04 PM

A public meeting is taking place in Banagher this evening (Friday) in an effort to establish a community alert committee.

Public meeting in Banagher this evening to set up community alert group

Published: Fri 13 Mar 2026, 4:03 PM

Last updated: Fri 13 Mar 2026, 4:04 PM

A public meeting is due to take place in Banagher this evening (Friday) with the aim of establishing a community alert committee for the area.

Organisers said the meeting, which will take place in the Crank House, Banagher, at 7.30pm this evening, was convened in response to a recent rise in crime locally.

A notice about the meeting said its aim "is to establish a community alert committee to help keep residents informed about activity in the area and to strengthen communication within the community".

All are welcome to attend the meeting this evening.

Published: Fri 13 Mar 2026, 4:03 PM

Last updated: Fri 13 Mar 2026, 4:04 PM

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