AS A mother of five the new minister in Enniskillen Methodist Church certainly knows a thing or two about multi-tasking! The church has recently appointed the Rev Lorna Dreaning as Superintendent Minister at the church following the departure of Rev Samuel McGuffin. Along with her husband Roy and three of her five children Lorna made […]
BIG HOTEL GROUP IS TIPPED FOR ENNISKILLEN
THE tourism industry in Fermanagh could be in for a boost as hotel giant Premier Inn is eyeing up Enniskillen as a possible location for a new hotel. The hotel chain which is seeking to expand across the North has identified Enniskillen as a potential new outlet, and if it comes to fruition, it would […]
Prime site could be perfect spot for nightclub
A PRIME property at the east end entrace to Enniskillen has just come on the market and is expected to attract considerable interest in the business community. The East Bridge Street property, formerly home to Cafe Cellini, was the subject of an ambitious plan to develop into a riverside bar-restaurant complex three years ago. The […]
Workhouse to be transformed into £2.3 business hub
THE restoration of one of Enniskillen’s most historic buildings is one step closer following the appointment of architects to develop teh £2.3m scheme. The old Enniskillen workhouses is to be transformed into a modern business enterprise and heritage centre. Belfast-based Kriterion Conservation Architects will develop project plans and drawings to support a round two application […]
Large stash of drugs found near Cornagrade playpark
FOR the second time in two months, drugs have been found in a public place in the Cornagrade area of Enniskillen. Police carried out a search of a nature reserve in the Cornagrade area of Enniskillen on Monday September 29th and seized a large quantity of suspected cannabis resin. The area, close to Devenish Partnership, […]
New store set for Enniskillen
ENNISKILLEN High Street is set to see a shopping boost with household goods retailer Menarys planning to open a new store just in advance of Christmas. The DV8 store has closed it’s doors to make way for the department store’s arrival. Stephen McCammon, Menarys Managing Director said, “Menarys are delighted to announce that we will […]
NOT for sale: council insists Ardhowen is going nowhere
THE COUNCIL has released a statement following speculation that the Ardhowen Theatre is at risk of being sold. Earlier this month, the Herald reported public concerns that the Ardhowen site could be sold off by the Council to a private developer and the theatre moved elsewhere. The Herald learned that a small, unpublicised meeting was […]
Cross-border trade tails off as southern prices level
WHILE retailers report a drop in the number of southern shoppers coming here, it is claimed that those who make the trip are spending more per visit. Jim Masterson, centre manager at Erneside notes that as a result of the euro rate becoming somewhat flattened there is not same ‘draw’ to Enniskillen as a shopping […]
Development could transform east end of Enniskillen
A MAJOR residential and retail development has been proposed for Enniskillen which could help bring the Dublin Road to life! The proposed plans will see the erection of a residential development comprising of 18 houses and a block of 21 apartments complete with 30 car parking spaces. There are also plans in place for […]
Parent warns of ‘accident waiting to happen’
FRESH fears have been raised about the safety of students crossing the road at Cherrymount Roundabout on their way to Erne Integrated College in Enniskillen. The roundabout on the A32 Irvinestown Road is the busiest in the county, and is extremely dangerous for students who get off the bus in the area and have […]