BLACKLION chef Neven Maguire is anticipating “challenging times ahead” for the hospitality industry as many restaurants across the North are battling with the cost of living crisis. The owner of the MacNean House and Restaurant has been touring across Ireland, chatting to various chefs, as part of his upcoming ‘Neven’s Coastal Food Trails’ TV series. […]
Enniskillen Fireworks are back with a bang!
After years of fireworks not lighting up the skies of Enniskillen they are back…and it wont cost the public a penny. Experience Enniskillen announced this afternoon that the Halloween fireworks display will take place this year in Enniskillen. “Experience Enniskillen has teamed up with the brilliant folk at Encirc to bring back this much-loved event […]
Fermanagh parents unite to tackle crippling costs
With the new school year upon us, many Fermanagh families struggle with the rising cost of new school uniforms.
Fermanagh hospitality costs among highest in UK
THE hospitality sector in the North continues to pay higher wages, food, drink, and energy costs than their counterparts in Britain, a survey has found. Research by Hospitality Ulster, the British Beer and Pub Association, the British Institute of Innkeeping, and UKHospitality has revealed that almost every hospitality business in the UK has seen steep increases in wages, […]
Fermanagh house prices rise by 6% in the past 12 months
HOUSE prices in the local area have risen by over six percent in the past year. According to statistics from the Land and Property Service, assisted by NISRA, house prices in Fermanagh and Omagh have increased by 3.7 percent in the past quarter, and by 6.3 percent in the past 12 months. That’s compared to […]
Fermanagh house prices set to rise steadily
IT’S expected that the price of houses in Fermanagh and the North will rise over the next four years for prospective first-time buyers. As a result of the political uncertainty in the UK and the potential cut to interest rates, the property market is fluctuating in the North. By 2028 though, financial experts expect a […]
Fermanagh in a spin over roundabout maintenance
COUNCILLORS at the local council were left going around in circles during a discussion on who is responsible for the maintenance of roundabouts – the Department for Infrastructure (DfI), or the Council itself. The issue was raised by Ulster Unionist Councillor Mark Ovens, who said he noted the current state of roundabouts in the district […]
Fermanagh and Omagh Council reduces electricity costs
THE cost of electricity and heating at premises operated by Fermanagh and Omagh District Council fell by £1.1 million in the year to March 31st, 2024, according to the latest figures released by the local government organisation. Statistics produced as part of the Council’s management accounts show that the costs incurred in electricity were estimated […]
Petrol prices cheaper in North than Republic… for now
PETROL prices are cheaper in the North than in the Republic of Ireland for the first time in years, but border retailers may not have to cut their prices to ensure they remain in business just yet. Currently, petrol and diesel are 10 cents cheaper in the North, with the gap due to widen with a […]
Enniskillen businesses ‘looking forward’ to busy month
IT’S well documented that January is always a difficult time for traders and businesses, but Noelle McAloon has said that Enniskillen is ‘leading the way’ in the North. With the Northern Ireland Executive returning to Stormont on Saturday, spirits are high across the North and there’s plenty of optimism in business across Fermanagh for the […]