THE county came to a heartbreaking standstill this week as a result of two separate car collisions that tragically claimed the lives of two local people. A man in his 50s died at the scene following a one-vehicle collision on the Marble Arch Road, Florencecourt, during the early hours of yesterday, Tuesday, morning, while a […]
Contractors appointed to ‘The Wide Awake Way’
WORK is progressing on a plan to create a looped walk in Enniskillen, connecting various residential areas of the town. Last week the Council announced it had appointed contractors to build ‘The Wide Awake Way’, part of the Enniskillen Paths Project, which will see approximately 5km of pathways built or improved in the Devenish area, […]
Businesses concerned about footfall drop off over flags
CONCERNS have emerged from business owners who fear a drop off in footfall over the erection of pro-Union flags across Enniskillen. According to Fermanagh MLA, Jemma Dolan, customers have felt “unwelcome” due to the vast amount of flags and banners erected to commemorate the centenary of Northern Ireland. “A number of business owners have contacted […]
Jobs secured as Kerryfoods ready-meal company changes hands
THERE WILL be no job losses at the Kerryfoods’ Enniskillen processing plant when the €819 million sale of the company’s meat and meals business to Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation goes ahead likely in the fourth quarter of this year. The Herald contacted Kerryfoods plc once news of the sale of the Irish branded meats business was […]
Enniskillen ‘crying out for pedestrianisation’
‘Fermanagh has massive potential to increase tourism, it could be a real growth industry for an area that has had its economic issues in the past’
Green light for leisure development widely welcomed
Councillors over-ruled the planners and gave the development the green light.
Owners put Erneside up for rent
The entire centre is currently being advertised as available for lease.
Disruption expected with town centre street closure
The resurfacing work is being carried out as part of the public realm scheme.
Heroic shop worker speaks of ‘shock’ at attempted robbery
THE SHOP worker who helped apprehend an attempted robbery suspect last weekhas spoken of his shock at the incident. Local man, Ben Halligan, was working at Costcutter on the Cornagrade Road last Wednesday when, at around 10.15am, two people entered the shop with their hoods up. Ben’s mother, Shellin, had just come in shortly before […]