ALL eyes will be on the Fermanagh and Omagh District Council tonight (Tuesday) as they prepare to vote on the proposed redevelopment of the Fermanagh Lakeland Forum in Enniskillen. A large crowd turned out to the Enniskillen Hotel last night (Monday) for a emotionally charged public meeting on the plan, which is now reported to […]
Swimming club hits out at Forum ‘uncertainty’
A LOCAL swimming club has said that the ongoing speculation over the future of the Fermanagh Lakeland Forum could “destroy the hopes and dreams of our young swimmers” in the county. It recently emerged that the redevelopment project will cost over £57 million, with local councillors set to meet at the Townhall on Tuesday (April […]
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 […]
Top award for Fermanagh student Mariana
A LOCAL student said she felt “extremely proud” after she became one of just 20 teenagers from across Ireland to be awarded a prestigious Rotary Youth Leadership Development certificate. Mariana Bell, a student at Enniskillen Royal Grammar School was presented with her award at Europe House in Dublin, after she spent a week working at the […]
Plans progressing for Enniskillen aeropark
FRESH plans have been submitted to build a new holiday destination at St Angelo Airport, which it is hoped will attract aviation enthusiasts to the area. A planning application had been submitted this time last year for the development of ten self-catering ‘hanger homes’ a the Enniskillen airport. That plan also included the development of a private clubhouse, […]
Plans to extend Fermanagh school progressing
ALMOST a decade on and the long-awaited redevelopment of the historic Portora school building could finally get underway, with planners recommending giving the plans the green light. Since the amalgamation of Portora Royal and the Enniskillen Collegiate in 2016, forming the Enniskillen Royal Grammar School, students and staff have been operating across the two sites. Over […]
Green light for major Fermanagh tourism development
A MAJOR new development at one of Fermanagh’s most popular tourist attractions is one step closer to reality after planning permission was granted for the exciting project. As previously revealed by the ‘Herald, plans are underway for a multi-million pound development at Lough Navar Forest Park and the Magho Cliff Viewpoint. These plans include a […]
Cancer fundraising events confirmed for Fermanagh
LOCAL groups have praised the community for “making a lasting difference to cancer patients and their families” as anticipation builds towards the development of a new support centre. Anticipation is building in Enniskillen towards the development of the Cancer Focus Support Centre in the town, which is aiming to make a difference to cancer patients and […]
Green light for hundreds of new houses in Fermanagh
A MAJOR new housing development in a Fermanagh village, that could see its population swell by 50-per-cent, has been given the green light by planners. Meanwhile, in a separate development, 120 more houses have also been given the go ahead in the county for the county town. At the January meeting of the Council’s planning […]