New owners get house keys just in time for Christmas


DEMAND for residential housing in Fermanagh continues to be strong with the ongoing development of family homes across the county.  This week, just in time for Christmas, one of the owners of a new build property in Lough View Meadows, just off the Derrygonnelly Road, Enniskillen picked up the keys to his new home. Richard […]


Plans for school that was once at heart of community


THE building of the old St Eugene’s Primary School located in the Knocks area between Brookeborough and Lisnaskea is all set for a brand new re-boot, six years after the rural school faced permanent closure.  As our photographer, Andrew Paton, reveals the little country school remains virtually unchanged since the day it closed. Now, however, […]


New Ederney community centre one step closer


THE redevelopment of Pat Murphy’s House in Ederney is a step closer as planning permission has been submitted.  The plans are proposed by Ederney Trust in partnership with Ederney Credit Union, and aim to redevelop the former Murphy’s Cafe at Main Street for use as a health and wellbeing centre.  The application has been submitted […]


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Bright future for historic building with dark past


PLANS for the pioneering redevelopment of the old Enniskillen Workhouse have been revealed. The Council is getting set to begin work on transforming the 19th century building into a heritage hub that will also include enterprise facilities. Recognising the historical importance of the workhouse and its significance in the town, the Council is held two […]


New houses on the way for Ederney


A NEW era of development is under way in Ederney village with part of the village being redeveloped for much needed housing. The redevelopment is currently underway at the village’s Main Street and New Street, with the site of a former shop, hardware yard and residence which has served several generations of the Maguire family […]


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New extension is planned for growing primary school


ENNISKILLEN Integrated Primary School continues to go from strength to strength with growing pupil numbers each year. Over 400 pupils are now enrolled and the school is seeking a classroom extension to accommodate its growing numbers. The primary school recently celebrated its 30th anniversary. Over the past three decades pupil numbers at the school have […]