THERE are fresh fears for the future of services at SWAH after it was revealed the Western Trust has to find £20 million in savings by early next year. Once again the people of Fermanagh are gearing up for a battle against health cuts after it emerged the Western Trust has been told it urgently […]
Muck truck tribute to comic ‘legend’
SO dreams really do come true! Comedian Mark McCarney is on cloud nine after Enniskillen’s famous Muck Truck takeaway van has announced the introduction of their tribute to him – ‘The Mucky McCarney.’ Last week, the Herald reported that one of the Fintona’s mans dreams is to have a burger from the Muck Truck named […]
Musician ‘in bits’ after £3,000 stolen from his car
AN aspiring musician has made a heartfelt plea after thieves broke into his car and stole his microphone and £3,000. Enniskillen man and singer John Garrity parked his white BMW in a car park on the Wellington Road close to the Royal British Legion and thieves broke the passenger side window and stole his microphone, […]
Diva John’s drag show set to shake up local nightlife!
IF you thought Fermanagh wasn’t ready for the drag scene, think again! It can be revealed that a local drag queen’s first ever show in Enniskillen this Friday night is sold out. And such has been the demand to see Florencecourt man John Hamilton, aka Viva La Diva, in the flesh, so to speak, that […]
Council to remove fishing jetties from town lough
The last remaining jetties at the Racecourse Lough in Enniskillen are to removed as are fishing stands and walkway on Laragh Lough in Bellanaleck.
Readers have their say… ‘Enniskillen needs a Primark’
‘Enniskillen needs a Primark’ is the overwhelming view of Fermanagh Herald readers on Facebook. Recently, the Herald covered multiple stories about vacant buildings in Enniskillen town centre and Primark was the top suggestion to revive the shopping scene. Currently, people from Fermanagh are travelling to Omagh, Derry or Sligo to visit the fashion giant, but […]
Shopping property goes on market with £2m price tag
THE director of Houstons Department Store has insisted there is no threat to the business despite the store being up for sale for £2 million, making it one of the most expensive commercial properties to go on the market here in recent years. This retail property with three occupied outlets on High Street and Cross […]
Students urged to open up about their mental health
AS students settle into a new academic year at college calls have been made for greater support for young people at university in the North. This comes following the second sudden death of a student in the Holyland area of Belfast within a week. With many students in Fermanagh looking to Belfast for university opportunities […]
New business units snapped up in town centre complex
LOCAL businesses have made a big move into a brand new modern business centre in Enniskillen town centre. Abbey House, better known locally as former tax office was left vacant when the Revenue Services and associated jobs were moved out of Enniskillen. The new facility has received a lot of interest and businesses are already […]
Local developer snaps up TP Toppings site
A LOCAL private developer has bought the site of one of Enniskillen’s most prominent businesses. After spending less than three months on the market, the site of TP Topping Ltd has been sold. The property was placed on the market for £1.5 million in July, but it is not yet known what the buyer paid as […]