THE OFFICIAL opening of the new-look Enniskillen Workhouse was seen as a hugely important moment for the community last week. The doors opened up following a £2.3million investment from the National Lottery to restore the building into a museum showcasing the history and works of the building over the years dating back from when it […]
Exciting adventure begins for Workhouse bursary holders
Craftsmen get to work on unique restoration of Enniskillen Workhouse.
£3.25m workhouse project will restore heritage hub
FUNDING: A CONTRACT has been awarded to QMAC Construction Ltd., for the construction and restoration of Enniskillen Workhouse Entrance Block, a historically significant B2 listed building. £2,343,000 was awarded by the National Lottery heritage Fund to Fermanagh and Omagh District Council in partnership with the South West College, to undertake the major capital project to […]
Workhouse project lands over £2m in public money
The upcoming works have been described as an ‘ambitious project’ which aims to breathe new life into the historic building.
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 life for building with dark history
The Workhouse on the site of the old Erne Hospital is to be transformed into a business enterprise and heritage hub.
Plans to transform old workhouse into new business hub
Enniskillen Workhouse was designed by George Wilkinson and opened at the end of 1845.