A PRIME property at the east end entrace to Enniskillen has just come on the market and is expected to attract considerable interest in the business community. The East Bridge Street property, formerly home to Cafe Cellini, was the subject of an ambitious plan to develop into a riverside bar-restaurant complex three years ago. The […]
Survey suggests society here is becoming more sectarian
A JUST published survey claims that fewer people believe relations have improved between the two main traditions here compared to five years ago. Less than 50 percent of the population in the north believe that relationships between Protestants and Catholics are better – a marked decreased on five years ago. This is according to new […]
Traffic disuption as main border road to remain closed
THE MAIN road from Lisnaskea to Roslea and on to Monaghan is to remain closed for the next two weeks while essential work is carried out to improve road safety. Traffic disruption is expected as motorists will have to follow diversions on minor roads through the Knocks area and with significant crossborder traffic using the […]
More windfarms on the way with Labour in power
THE prospect of many more windfarms dotted across the Fermanagh landscape could become a reality if the Labour Party gets into power in the next general election. The number of wind farms could almost double, creating thousands of jobs in the renewable energy sector in the next few years with the Labour Party proposing to […]
Fermanagh sitting top of the heap for increase in jobs
FIGURES just released suggest that Fermanagh is seeing proportionately the largest growth in employment in the North. The total number of jobs has grown by just under 17,000 in the space of a year according to a survey carried out by the Business Register and Employment Survey (BRES). Locally, the Fermanagh and Omagh district […]
TEENAGER is Killed in latest tragedy
THE Lisnaskea community has been plunged into mourning following the tragic death of 18 year old Pearse McElroy. The three vehicle collision which claimed the young man’s life occurred just after 10pm on Monday night (1 October). Police, ambulance and fire crews attended the scene on the Moorlough Road between Lisnaskea and Newtownbutler. A woman […]
SWAH to get extra funds for innovative heart programme
ASSURANCES have been given that Enniskillen’s South West Acute Hospital will get its fair share of funding for a new preventative cardiology programme according to Dr Susan Connolly, Consultant Cardiologist based at SWAH. “You can be sure that the people in Fermanagh will get as much of this service as they need. The activity […]
New store set for Enniskillen
ENNISKILLEN High Street is set to see a shopping boost with household goods retailer Menarys planning to open a new store just in advance of Christmas. The DV8 store has closed it’s doors to make way for the department store’s arrival. Stephen McCammon, Menarys Managing Director said, “Menarys are delighted to announce that we will […]
Animals burned to death in arson attack on farm
THREE animals have been killed and machinery destroyed in an arson attack at a farm in Irvinestown. The blaze is believed to have broken out around 10.30pm on 26 September at a farm on the Killsmullen Road in Tedd. A cow and two calves were inside the closed shed when it was deliberately set […]
SWAH initiative targets high rate of heart attacks
ENNISKILLEN’S South West Acute Hospital will be one of three sites across the Trust responsible for the delivery of this preventative programme. The aim of the initiative is to reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke. The ten week programme will focus on healthy lifestyle changes like; quitting smoking, maintaining a healthy diet and […]