Gas upgrade works paused in Enniskillen


EVOLVE has announced the temporary suspension of gas upgrade works in Enniskillen town centre for the Christmas and New Year period. The suspension will come into effect from Monday 25 November, and remain in place until early January next year. Outstanding works will be completed this week ahead of the pause, aimed at reducing disruption during […]

Slieve Russell Hotel sold to Cavan ex-pat


THE new owner of the Slieve Russell Hotel said the deal “all ran smoothly” after he acquired the Ballyconnell property which once was one of the most prized possession owned by Seán Quinn. Melbourne-based construction company, The Brady Group, owned by Cavan-man Tom Brady, recently completed the acquisition of the hotel, for what’s believed to be […]

Fermanagh housing developers could pay water costs


A LOCAL councillor has welcomed new proposals being considered by the infrastructure minister that could see housing developers paying to upgrade water treatment works as a way to tackle the current housebuilding crisis. Minister for Infrastructure John O’Dowd said that officials were examining whether new legislation would be needed to allow developer contributions. Housebuilding in the north fell to […]

New McDonald’s in Enniskillen in ‘final stages’


FERMANAGH drivers have been dealing with more traffic disruption in Enniskillen as the “final stages of construction” on the much-anticipated new McDonald’s site kicked off last week. A temporary pedestrian route has been put in place since last Wednesday and it’s expected to remain in place for two weeks, until September 25, while a new […]

40-unit development at Sligo Road in Enniskillen


A NEW development on the Sligo Road in Enniskillen will bring 40 new homes to the area. The build is progressing to the first phase of 20 units, with an estimated handover for the full project aimed to be in early 2026. This general needs scheme is part of the local housing association Choice Housing’s commitment to […]