THERE have been renewed calls for a banking hub to be set up in Lisnaskea. The town has been without a bank of any kind for a year now, with the Ulster Bank closing last March. At the time Cllr Eddie Roofe, pictured below, approached LINK – the body responsible for banking hubs – about potentially setting […]
Derrygonnelly road closure sparks commuter frustration
RESIDENTS along the Derrygonnelly Road are expressing their frustration over the closure of the route, which they feel is unnecessary and disruptive. With detours causing delays and inconvenience in their daily routines, many locals are questioning the extent of the roadwork and the communication surrounding the closure. From Monday to Friday (March 14), from 8am […]
Fermanagh rally star Armstrong ready for ERC title bid
KESH driver Jon Armstrong has said he’s “really looking forward” to partnering up with M-Sport for the upcoming FIA European Rally Championship. The Fermanagh man, who is regarded as one of the top rally drivers in Ireland, will be part of the M-Sport Ford World Rally Team for a full season tilt at the European […]
Fermanagh businessman concern for future of town centre
CONCERNS have been raised for the future of Enniskillen town centre, with fears the planned new retail park could attract ‘anchor stores’ from the high street. Speaking after plans for the new Lakelands Retail park were changed, local business man Michael Cadden, pictured below, told the Herald’ this week that “the retail park from its […]
Country stars set to collab at Fermanagh dance
Excitement is building after it was confirmed that current ‘Glór Tíre’ contestant Patrick Treacy will headline what’s expected to be a sell-out gig.
Suspected stolen goods seized from van in Enniskillen
Police have recovered a large quantity of suspected stolen items after stopping a van in Enniskillen. The operation happened over the weekend. A PSNI spokesperson said: “In the early hours of Saturday morning, the Fermanagh & Omagh District Support Team were out on patrol in the Enniskillen area when we observed a van that our […]
Calls for public inquiry into Enniskillen bomb
Families of those killed in the 1987 atrocity in Enniskillen have said a public inquiry is the only way to investigate claims by an MI5 whistleblower.
Investigation into potential pollution near Enniskillen
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Translink has said it is investigating after a viral video suggested chemicals are running from Enniskillen Bus Station into the Erne.
Emergency response exercise to be held in Enniskillen
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Police and other emergency services will be holding an emergency training exercise in Enniskillen next week. The exercise on Saturday, March 8, will be held in the Gaol Square area. The PSNI said the exercise is designed to test the preparedness, response and collaborative working between various agencies in the event of a major incident. […]
Fermanagh Holidaymakers warned of online scams
FERMANAGH holiday-makers have been urged to proceed with caution when booking their trips online, with a rise in what police are calling “holiday fraud.” The PSNI has revealed figures showing it received 74 reports of holiday fraud last year, accounting for a loss of £105,553 across the North. This figure is likely to be much higher […]