LOCAL campaign group Save Our Acute Services has welcomed the news an upgrade to the A32 Cornamuck Road between Omagh and Enniskillen. The group have described the decision as “a small step” towards increasing the connectiveness between Omagh and the SWAH, something which is a key part of their roadmap. “We can identify this as […]
Fermanagh man elected Lord Mayor of Dublin
THE new Lord Mayor of Dublin, Ray McAdam from Newtownbutler, is hoping he can help the city “live up to the best of what it can be” as he prepares to take a major step in his political career. Mr McAdam, a former student at St Michael’s College in Enniskillen, moved to Dublin to study […]
Fermanagh firm plots multi-million pound development
A FERMANAGH business said there’s “still more to do” after they confirmed that their site across the border is set for a major redevelopment, leading to the potential creation of over 10 jobs. ‘Crust & Crumb’ has established itself as one of Ireland’s largest manufacturers of dough-based food products, with the company employing over 280 […]
Fermanagh school signs contract for major expansion
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 […]
Campaign launched to revamp Enniskillen roundabouts
ENNISKILLEN BID, along with the support of local businesses, have pledged to “step up and do something” to revamp the roundabouts in the town. The group confirmed in a post on social media last night (Thursday) that the roundabouts in the town are set for a major overhaul, in news which was welcomed by local […]
Fermanagh shop prepares for major redevelopment
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 […]
Aeropark will be ‘game changer’ for Fermanagh tourism
THE developer of the ‘aeropark’ outside Enniskillen – set to be the first of its kind in the UK and Ireland – has said he already has 14 prospective residents interested in the 10 planned hanger homes. As expected, following a recommendation for approval by Council planners, the application for the major tourism development at St Angelo Airport […]
Opening date for Fermanagh retail park pushed back
THE opening date for the first store at the long awaited – and controversial – new retail park in Enniskillen has been put back by another few months. Home Bargains is one of several major retailers due to take up residence at the new development at the site of the old Unipork factory at the junction of […]
Tourism development planned for Fermanagh village
PLANNING permission has been lodged for a major new tourism development in Belleek, close to the heart of the village. The application of is for 30 holiday accommodation units on a greenfield site off Old Station Road, and also includes a new marina, parking and landscaping. Of these planned units, 12 will be two storey, semi-detatched self-catering holiday homes, and […]
Funding secured for Enniskillen Library redevelopment
ENNISKILLEN Library is set for a major transformation after securing £756,000 funding for its redevelopment. A business case proposing a new library facility for Enniskillen was approved by the Department for Communities in 2020 following which a design team was appointed, plans for the new library were developed and planning approval was granted in June 2021. The […]