TRAFFIC disruption due to a £60,000 road upgrade on Lisnaskea’s Main Street has caused widespread fear among local business owners, with concerns that the new resurfacing has simply came “to the wrong place at the wrong time.” After businesses were forced to shut-up-shop for a minimum of 12 weeks back in March, many places such […]
Death of ‘irreplaceable’ member of farming community
TRIBUTES have been paid following the death of Derek Quinton (69), a man described fondly as “irreplaceable” and a character who will be sadly missed by many. He died peacefully on Thursday at the Royal Victoria Hospital after suffering pneumonia and breathing complications. Derek, brother of Aileen Quinton, was well known throughout the farming community […]
Body blow to the retail sector as bookshop closes
IN ANOTHER devastating blow for the town centre, bookshop chain Eason announced last week it would not be reopening its Enniskillen store. The news the store is to remain closed permanently, along with all Eason’s stores across the North, has been met with much dismay locally, not only because of the jobs that have now […]
Urgent plea to allow all our pubs to reopen their doors
THERE could be new hope for the many pubs across Fermanagh forced to stay closed as the go-ahead could be given for publicans to reopen this weekend when the Executive meets on Thursday. First Minister Arlene Foster indicated yesterday that such pubs should be given a date after Thursday’s Stormont meeting. It has been reported […]
Death of ‘powerhouse’ in local business sector
“He stood out for his achievements and hard work and his vision and kindness.”
Tributes to ‘a true giant’ of the church
Mgr Cahill had served as parish priest of St Michael’s Parish for over 25 years.
Enniskillen man traded in stolen games console
A family discovered the Xbox missing when they returned from holiday.
Minister visits potential health centre site
Health Minister Robin Swann was in Fermanagh on Monday.