YOU should always read the small print. That’s what officials at Stormont were telling themselves this week after a legislative blunder meant there will now be free parking at Northern Ireland’s hospitals for the rest of this month. Drivers visiting the South West Area Hospital in Enniskillen are sure to make the most of the loophole despite the congestion and […]
Lots of life left in Ederney’s elderly farmers
AS a group of elderly men made their way around the Enniskillen RNLI station at Killadeas during a recent visit, one comment gave away what they all had in common. While looking at the impressive RNLI lifeboat that was attached to a tractor, a man said: “Boys, but that’s some yoke.” The thing was, he […]
Food trucks hit road to success in Fermanagh
MEALS on wheels has been taken to the next level in Fermanagh with the rise of food trucks. It’s not that new a food phenomenon, but one that’s taking off now in the county town. Despite operating for just a year, the Crisp Shack has already built up a big following. Run by Chris Stapleton and his wife Alex, […]
Fermanagh Ipswich Town fans celebrate promotion
THE Manor House Hotel has celebrated thousands of glamourous weddings over the years, but a promotion? Surely that’s taking it a bit too far? This was no ordinary promotion though. Instead of bridal gowns and trendy suits, it was Ipswich Town jerseys and flags that were on display at the hotel as the Kieran McKenna-managed side […]
Lack of publicity hits Necarne point-to-point
ACCORDING to local racegoers Necarne point-to-point in Irvinestown fell at the first fence due to the event being poorly advertised. Despite it taking place on a Bank Holiday weekend, small crowds attended the two-day meeting on Friday and Saturday, with horse racing fans in the county telling the Herald that they didn’t know the meeting was even on. […]
Anger as Irvinestown Recycling Centre closes temporarily
LOCAL residents were left angry and confused after it was revealed that Irvinestown’s busy recycling centre was to close for eight weeks. In a statement last week, Fermanagh and Omagh District Council (FODC) announced the temporary closure and the reason for it. “Irvinestown Household Recycling Centre will be closed from Monday, 29 April, 2024 for 8 weeks […]
Property rental prices rocketing in Enniskillen
NORTHERN Ireland rental prices increased by 10.1 per cent in the year to January 2024 official figures show, but that’s nothing compared to the rise in property prices in Fermanagh. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said the average private rents in Northern Ireland increased by 10.1 per cent in the 12 months to January, the highest annual […]
Council hands out most parking tickets in North
NEW data has revealed that the Fermanagh and Omagh District Council (FODC) area has dished out the most parking tickets in the past year. Figures analysed by CompareNI.com shows the council areas that received the most and least parking tickets in Northern Ireland. The data showed that, out of the ten council areas reviewed, Fermanagh and […]
Enniskillen car owned by late Queen Elizabeth sold
A CAR owned and driven by the late Queen Elizabeth II was housed in Enniskillen before its sale at auction this week. The car, a 2001 Daimler Majestic 4.0 V8, was sold on Monday evening for £103,522 including buyer’s premium through Bonhams auctions. The car, which is currently housed in Enniskillen, is filled with special royal touches, including […]
Big changes to Enniskillen business scene
THE business merry-go-round has been spinning in Enniskillen lately, with new shops popping up and others moving on. After seven years of operating in Townhall Street, Granny Annie’s bar and restaurant has changed hands. Local businessman David Mahon of David Mahon Properties has taken ownership of the property and it will continue to operate as a bar and restaurant, […]