Cross border shopping

Cross-border trade tails off as southern prices level


WHILE retailers report a drop in the number of southern shoppers coming here, it is claimed that those who make the trip are spending more per visit. Jim Masterson, centre manager at Erneside notes that as a result of the euro rate becoming somewhat flattened there is not same ‘draw’ to Enniskillen as a shopping […]


Irvinestown Healthy Living Centre awarded £364,000


THE Arc Healthy Living Centre in Irvinestown has been awarded £364,000 after winning the contract for the Enniskillen / West Fermanagh area following a competitive tendering exercise. This health and well-being hub will work on a cross border basis, facilitating people to improve their health and well-being in areas such as physical activity, mental health, […]


Victim left ‘shaken’ in knife gang robbery at his home


POLICE are investigating an armed robbery at a house in the area of Gardiner crossroads a short distance from Maguiresbridge. A report was received by police shortly after 9pm on Friday 21st September. Four masked men, armed with knives entered the house and threatened the male occupant before tying him up and making off with […]