EXCITEMENT is building at St Kevin’s College as work on the school’s new campus continues to take shape. Construction began in August, and with the steel framework now standing tall, staff and pupils are eagerly looking forward to moving into a state-of-the-art facility by September 2026. “We are thrilled that construction on our new school […]
Lisnaskea’s historic Ulster Bank building hits the mark
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A PROMINENT piece of Lisnaskea’s architectural and banking history has officially been put up for sale. The former Ulster Bank building, a striking structure that has stood at the heart of the town for decades, is now on the market with an asking price of £175,000. The substantial, Grade B1 listed property is spread over […]
Lough Erne jewel up for sale at £5 million
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ELY Lodge, a spectacular country estate on the shores of Lough Erne, has been placed on the market with a guide price of £5 million. The historic 209-acre property includes more than 2.7 miles of private lough frontage, a seven-bedroom residence, five cottages, traditional farmyard, walled garden, arboretum, woodland and pasture. It also boasts private […]
Fermanagh school signs contract for major expansion
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ST Kevin’s College in Lisnaskea is now one step closer to its planned state-of-the-art, multi-million-pound new school building. On Friday, staff, members of the school’s Board of Governors, and representatives from the construction and architectural firms gathered in the school’s main hall to sign the contract for the project. The development will include 11 new […]
Fermanagh shop prepares for major redevelopment
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THE owner of Castle Archdale Service Station, which celebrated 10 years in business, is looking forward to an “incredibly exciting” chapter after they confirmed major redevelopment plans. Catherine Maguire, who acquired the Lisnarick business in May 2015, has announced a significant £700,000 investment plan which is expected to retransform the shop and foreground. Plans are […]
Enniskillen Royal Grammar set for major transformation
EXCITING developments are on the horizon for Enniskillen Royal Grammar School as plans for the redevelopment of the old Portora school site have been officially passed. The new site proposes an extension, along with improved access and parking facilities, while also keeping listed buildings, including Portora House and Steele Hall. Since the merger of Portora Royal and […]
Fermanagh man sells Armagh City Hotel
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A FERMANAGH man and his business partners have confirmed that they have sold the Armagh City Hotel. Ernie Fisher, Kieran McAnallan, Felix Mooney and Brian McCormack sold the popular city centre hotel for an undisclosed sum. The hotel, which has a team of 160 staff, has been an established and well-loved part of the Armagh community […]
Council votes for Fermanagh Lakeland Forum development
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The Forum will now close on April 30, with construction of the new leisure centre starting next month. A legal challenge to the decision is expected.
Fermanagh shows support for supermarket plans
THE FAMILY behind a popular local business has thanked the community for the overwhelming support its shown for their plans to expand. Rooney’s Eurospar on the Cornagrade Road in Ennsikillen recently lodged plans to demolish the supermarket and rebuild it – a plan that will create around 10 new jobs. The business currently employs around 65 people, […]
Council advised to accept £57.4m tender for Forum
By Thomas Maher THE Chief Executive of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council (FODC) has announced a significant step forward in the journey to redevelop the Lakeland Forum with a report too recommending a tender that would cost around £57.4m to be given to councillors for a decision on April 15. At a council meeting held in the […]