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 […]


Parking charges increase agreed despite UUP objections
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FERMANAGH and Omagh District Council has pushed through a controversial decision to increase parking charges at three council-owned car parks across the district despite objections from the Ulster Unionist Party (UUP). The change in pricing will affect three council-owned car parks, two in Enniskillen and one in Omagh. On March 4, Fermanagh and Omagh District Council […]


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Enniskillen resident airlifted to Belfast hospital


THE Air Ambulance and a number of Emergency Services were called to the scene of “an incident” which occurred in Enniskillen yesterday (Tuesday). “The Northern Ireland Ambulance Service received a 999 call at 15:57 on Tuesday 1 April, following reports of an incident in the Devenish Crescent area, Enniskillen,” a statement read. “NIAS despatched 1 […]


New bid to stop parking charges increase in Enniskillen
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The Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) is trying to block plans to increase charges at two car parks in the centre of Enniskillen. On March 4, Fermanagh and Omagh District Council agreed to increase the cost of parking at the Quay Lane South and Shore Road West car parks. Motorists are currently charged 40p for three […]


Dismay following job loss at Severfield Ballinamallard


There has been widespread shock at the news of job losses at a business in Fermanagh. Ulster Unionists Diana Armstrong MLA and local Councillor John McClaughry have expressed dismay at the news of job losses at Severfield Ballinamallard. Ms Armstrong said, “The news of job losses at Severfield is disheartening and will bring dismay to […]